Research Analyst
UK Debt Management Office
Apply before 11:55 pm on Tuesday 29th October 2024
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Job summary
We are recruiting for a Research Analyst to undertake analytical and gilt market research within the Research and Analysis Team of the DMO.
The essential qualities that the successful candidate will possess are knowledge of and experience working closely with the gilt market, a good understanding of how the government debt management function works. The candidate should also have a strong understanding of the key gilt market participants and the drivers that affect demand for gilts.
The successful candidate should have the ability to think strategically; work independently and take a collaborative approach within the team, with colleagues across the policy and markets area, and with key external stakeholders, to contribute to the development of evidence-based policy solutions.
The successful candidate will have excellent analytical ability (including knowledge of statistical techniques and being comfortable with gathering, analysing and interpreting financial market data), very strong drafting skills that will allow them to communicate complex policy analysis clearly and concisely, and the capacity to put forward ideas persuasively to senior colleagues both internally and externally
Job description
Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities
- Provide insight on developing strategic issues affecting the DMO’s financing strategy on a frequent basis through conducting analysis on a variety of topics
- Provide evidence-based analysis and advice as part of the production of the DMO’s annual debt management remit advice for HM Treasury
- Develop new, and maintain the DMO’s stakeholder relationships with key gilt market participants
- Lead and deliver on the Research team’s contribution to joint policy projects and key strategic initiatives
Conduct analysis and research to help inform the DMO’s operations and its policy initiatives
Person specification
For this vacancy, we will use the Civil Service Success Profiles to assess you against the following Behaviours, Experience and Technical Skills: 1. Technical: Lead criterion: Minimum 2.i first degree, or equivalent international qualification (please confirm equivalence to 2.i degree class or above) in Finance/Economics. 2. Technical - Knowledge of financial markets, including fixed income and financial market structure, and economics. 3. Experience - Experience working as a Researcher/Analyst on analysis with policy application in a financial institution or in the public sector. 4. Experience: Strong interest in, and some familiarity with, debt management policy, fiscal policy and monetary policy, and the respective roles of the institutions involved. 5. Experience: Ability to manage relationships and strategic interactions with key internal and external stakeholders including at senior levels. Desirable 6. Technical - Knowledge of Python and/or SQL. A sift based on the lead criteria may be held if a large number of applications are received. This may progress to a full sift or straight to interview/assessment. |
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Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Seeing the Big Picture
- Making Effective Decisions
- Communicating and Influencing
- Working Together
- Delivering at Pace
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
- -Lead criterion: Minimum 2.i first degree, or equivalent international qualification
- - Knowledge of financial markets, including fixed income and financial market structure, and economics
Benefits
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- An environment with flexible working options
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
- A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
- Please see candidate pack for further details
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Selection process details
To apply, please send a CV and supporting statement. In your supporting statement, please use this opportunity to highlight how your skills and experience align to the essential skills required for this role. Maximum word count of 750 to Recruitment@dmo.gov.uk.
The candidates who are assessed, from the information provided as best meeting the requirements of the role will be invited to interview.
Please note that only candidates shortlisted for interview will be informed of the progress of their application. Feedback will only be provided to those invited to attend an interview.
Supporting statement and CV:
This should outline how you consider your skills, experience, and knowledge, provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria.
Interview
Applicants for this post will be assessed against the elements of the Success Profiles recruitment framework listed above.
Please visit the following pages to find out more:
• UK DMO Careers
• Career FAQ Page
If you need any reasonable adjustments to take part in the selection process, please tell us about this in your application form. If you would like to speak to the DMO recruitment team regarding this, you can contact them via email at Recruitment@dmo.gov.uk.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
Diversity and Inclusion
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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
- Name : Kamara Ferdinand
- Email : recruitment@dmo.gov.uk
Recruitment team
- Email : recruitment@dmo.gov.uk
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