The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is an international organisation comprised of 38 member countries, that works to build better policies for better lives. Our mission is to promote policies that will improve the economic and social well-being of people around the world.  Together with governments, policy makers and citizens, we work on establishing evidence-based international standards, and finding solutions to a range of social, economic and environmental challenges. From improving economic performance and creating jobs to fostering strong education and fighting international tax evasion, we provide a unique forum and knowledge hub for data and analysis, exchange of experiences, best-practice sharing, and advice on public policies and international standard-setting.

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is an autonomous intergovernmental international body responsible for developing and promoting policies for combatting money laundering, terrorist financing and the financing of weapons of mass destruction. The FATF has 37 countries and two regional organisations as members, along with nine FATF-style regional bodies (FSRBs), which together comprise a Global Network of over 200 countries and jurisdictions.

The FATF Secretariat is looking for one or several Policy Analysts to contribute to FATF’s work on anti-money laundering and combatting terrorist financing (AML/CFT) issues in several different roles, including policy development, and helping to ensure better implementation of the FATF AML/CFT standards within members of the Global Network. Key areas of work include assessments of AML/CFT measures of countries against the FATF Recommendations, training stakeholders, engagement with FSRBs and development of FATF policy papers. The Policy Analyst will work within a team and report to a Team lead of the FATF Secretariat.

This vacancy is open to nationals of OECD member countries and of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) member economies. A list of members of FATF can be found on the FATF website:  http://www.fatf-gafi.org/pages/aboutus/membersandobservers/.

Main Responsibilities

Assessment of countries

·       Conduct research, gather information and conduct analytical work of countries’ compliance with the FATF Recommendations in the context of the FATF’s mutual evaluation programme (where both technical compliance and effectiveness are assessed) and the International Co-operation Review Group (ICRG) process. This includes the reviews of voluntary tax compliance (VTC) programmes, and/or other contexts as needed.

·       Draft mutual evaluation and related follow-up reports, and other FATF assessment reports, as needed.

·       Review country assessments, monitor progress and work with FSRBs and countries of the Global Network in order to help them understand and comply with the FATF Standards.

Policy Analysis

·       Contribute to the development of AML/CFT policy papers (e.g. setting and updating the FATF standards; preparing best practice papers and guidance papers on the implementation of the FATF standards, and other policy papers as needed).

·       Research and analysis to support policy decisions (e.g. analysing data and cases to provide a sound evidence-base for policy decisions).

·       Draft policy papers and analytical reports on other relevant topics as necessary. Prepare concise summaries of meetings.

Liaison, training and representation

·       Assist in the preparation of FATF meetings (Plenary, working groups, ad hoc groups, etc.).

·       Participate in international meetings on anti-money laundering and combatting terrorist financing to represent the FATF Secretariat and promote its activities and work.

·       Establish and maintain collaborative professional relations with FSRBs, government officials, representatives of the private sector, non-governmental bodies and international organisations. Facilitate discussions and negotiations with those stakeholders in order to foster consensus.

·       Develop training and deliver training to FATF members, FSRB secretariats and FSRB members.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Academic Background

·       Advanced university degree in law, public policy, economics, finance or international relations.

Professional Background

·       At least three, preferably five years of experience at a national or international level from the public or private sector of developing, implementing and measuring the effectiveness of AML/CFT strategies and policies.

·       Experience in the use of project management tools and techniques would be a definite advantage.

·       Experience in establishing and developing professional contacts, and in interacting with national delegations, government officials, other international organisations and stakeholders, including presentation at meetings, experience with negotiating or brokering agreement among stakeholders.

·       Experience with drafting national legislation and regulation and/or analysing how national legislation complies with AML/CFT requirements.

·       Experience conducting assessments (particularly assessments for compliance with AML/CFT standards) would be an asset.

·       Experience in designing and/or delivering AML/CFT training, particularly related to the FATF Standards, would be an asset.

·       Experience of implementing AML/CFT policies from the public and the private sector would be an advantage, for example from supervisory authorities, financial intelligence units and regulated financial institutions. 

Languages

·       Fluency in one of the two OECD official languages (English and French) and a knowledge of, or a willingness to learn, the other.

·       Knowledge of other languages (particularly Spanish, Russian or Arabic) would be an asset.

Core Competencies

·       For this role, the candidate should demonstrate Professionalism and Accountability, as well as the following competencies which would be particularly important: Achievement focus, Analytical thinking, Client focus, Negotiating, Drafting skills, Teamwork, Strategic thinking and Strategic networking.

·       Please refer to the level 3 indicators of the OECD Core Competencies.

Contract Duration

Two-year fixed term appointment, with the possibility of renewal.

What the OECD offers 

·       Depending on level of experience, monthly salary starts at either 6 672.15 EUR or 8 232.66 EUR, plus allowances based on eligibility, exempt of French income tax.

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·       Please note that the appointment may be made at a lower grade based on the qualifications and professional experience of the selected applicant.

Selection Process

For retained candidates, written tests/video-recorded interviews are foreseen for the second half of October 2023 and panel interviews are planned for the second half of November 2023.

Please note that our Rules and Regulations stipulate that the mandatory retirement age is 65.

The OECD is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes the applications of all qualified candidates who are nationals of OECD member countries and nationals of FATF member countries, irrespective of their racial or ethnic origin, opinions or beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, health or disabilities.

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