The Bank of Thailand (BOT) is hiring an Economist/Senior Economist for its Economic and Financial Stability Office within the Monetary Policy Department. You will be responsible for the critical analysis and forecasting of government spending and fiscal policy, providing essential insights for monetary policy formulation and strategic discussions.
What You'll Do
- Study, analyze, assess, and forecast government spending, fiscal position, public debt, and quasi-fiscal activities to inform Monetary Policy Committee meetings and monthly economic meetings.
- Provide expert comments and analysis on fiscal issues for a variety of domestic and international meetings.
- Monitor government policy implementation and its economic impact, assessing future fiscal risks under both baseline and worse-case scenarios.
- Conduct research on key fiscal policy issues, such as the coordination of fiscal with other policies, future fiscal consolidation, and long-term fiscal sustainability.
- Participate in meetings with relevant government agencies, compiling policy issues and strategic insights for BOT executives.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at the Ministry of Finance through high-level and staff-level bilateral discussions.
What We're Looking For
- Thai nationality.
- Age not exceeding 35 years on the date you are able to start work.
- For male candidates: completion of military service or an exemption, with supporting documentation.
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Economics, Banking and Finance, or a closely related field.
- English proficiency demonstrated by a TOEIC score of 700 or above, with test results valid for no more than 2 years from the application date.
Technical Stack
- Excel
- Python
- STATA
- Eviews
Team & Environment
You will be part of the Economic and Financial Stability Office within the Bank of Thailand's Monetary Policy Department.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation will be determined according to BOT criteria, considering your experience and qualifications.
Work Mode
This is an onsite position based at the BOT Headquarters.
The Bank of Thailand is an equal opportunity employer.
