Economist / Investment fund risk analyst (m/f)

Role & responsibilities

• Prepare internal risk reports based on data from a microprudential and macroprudential perspective and follow up with supervised entities
• Conduct empirical analyses (using statistical inference, econometrics, or machine learning) related to risk management and financial stability in the investment funds sector
• Write articles summarizing risk analyses, which may be published externally as appropriate
• Contribute to the ongoing development of risk analysis approaches, associated analytical tools, and the reporting framework
• Prepare for, and, as a representative of the CSSF, participate in and contribute to specific data-driven work at the national, European, and international levels related to risk management and financial stability in the investment funds sector (e.g., ESMA, ESRB, FSB, IOSCO)
• Interact directly with the individuals/specialists responsible for the supervised entities

Your profile

• Master's degree (BAC+5) in Economics, Finance or Mathematics with a specialization in quantitative economics/finance; a PhD would be an asset
• Professional experience of 5 years or more in the field of risk management/ modelling
• Experience using statistical, econometric, and/or machine learning methods
• Excellent written and spoken French and English. Luxembourgish or German are considered assets
• A good understanding of the regulatory framework (UCITS, AIFMD, ESMA guidelines) is an advantage
• Strong analytical, organizational, writing, summarizing, and communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team

The successful candidate (m/f) will be hired as public employee (“employé de l’Etat”) under a permanent contract. If the candidate meets the required conditions, s/he will be asked to apply for admission to the status of civil servant (“fonctionnaire de l’Etat”).

Prior to the conclusion of the contract, the candidate must submit an extract from the criminal record (bulletin n°3), dated less than 2 months, in order to prove their conduct and integrity.