Public Finance Analyst

Responsibilities:
• Monitoring and analysis of development in public finances (development of deficit and debt, observance of existing fiscal rules)
• Preparation of the baseline scenario of public finances
• Participation in preparation of CBR´s core materials, such as the assessment of the general government budget, report on long-term sustainability of public finances and report on compliance with the fiscal responsibility and fiscal transparency rules
• Monitoring and analysis of certain government sectors, such as municipalities, healthcare or EU funds
• Analysis of public sector net worth
• Reviewing the existing methodology of analytical concepts used

Requirements:
• University degree in economics, finance or mathematics
• Interest in public finances, practical experience conducting research and/or analysis in this area would be an asset
• Strong analytical skills and excellent drafting skills
• Paying attention to details
• Fluency in Slovak and English
• Proficiency in MS Excel, knowledge of data analysis software (e.g. Stata) would be an advantage

What we offer:
• Being part of a progressive, highly motivated team of researchers and data analysts
• Stimulating research environment with contacts in international research networks and within the Network of EU Independent Fiscal Institutions
• Professional development – possibility to attend courses and summer schools at top foreign universities and other institutions
• For Slovak nationals abroad, possibility to participate in the grant programme of the Ministry of Education (if meeting requirements), more information here: https://www.minedu.sk/grantovy-program-%E2%80%93-navrat-domov/
• Flexible working hours
• Motivating remuneration comparable with the private sector

Please send your electronic application (cover letter, CV and list of 2 references (optional)) to [email protected] by January 31, 2016, stating ‘Public finance analyst’ in the subject line. For questions, please also refer to: [email protected].

Please attach the following Consent with Personal Data Processing in accordance with Act No. 428/2002 Coll. on personal data protection as amended to your CV:

“By sending my CV and other accompanying documents, I grant my consent with the processing of my personal data pursuant to Act No. 428/2002 Coll. on personal data protection to the Council for Budget Responsibility, Imricha Karvaša 1, 813 25 Bratislava, for the purpose of being included in a list of applicants for vacant positions within the Council for Budget Responsibility. This consent may be withdrawn at any time in writing.”

We regret that we can’t reply personally to each submission. Please note that due to the large volume of applications only candidates selected for interviews will be notified.

If you do not hear from us by February 15, 2016, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion. In such case, we will keep your CV in our database for possible contact in the future.

We are looking forward to receiving your application.