International financial sector advisors

Added: Jun 18, 2015 4:46 pm The Department of the Treasury Office of Technical Assistance is recruiting individuals on a competitive basis to serve as resident and/or intermittent (short-term) advisors, under personal services contracts, for its Banking and Financial Services Program. This recruitment is for global assignments and significant international travel is required.

The Banking and Financial Services Program is charged with promoting financial sector development that efficiently intermediates between savers and investors. To achieve this, the program works with central banks, ministries of finance, banking regulatory and supervision agencies, deposit insurance agencies, banking associations, and related entities in countries with emerging or transition economies. It also provides technical assistance to countries that have developed economies but are experiencing difficulties in their banking sectors.

QUALIFICATIONS: Treasury is seeking candidates who possess expertise in banking supervision (on-site and off-site); financial inclusion (regulation of microfinance institutions); deposit guaranty systems; problem bank resolution (including P&A transactions, bank closings, bank liquidations, asset management and disposition); restructuring and privatization of banks; banking sector development; financial system stability; payment systems; insurance sector supervision; central bank operations; monetary policy; credit analysis; lending (including SME lending); internal audit; accounting and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS); and other facets of financial sector activity. A working knowledge of French, Spanish, or Arabic will be a plus in relevant countries. Ideal candidates would have experience with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Federal Reserve, Resolution Trust Corporation, international financial institutions, commercial banks, state banking or insurance regulators, etc. Prior overseas experience working in challenging environments would be a distinct advantage but is not mandatory. While technical skills are essential, the ability to gain the confidence of officials in host countries is also very important.

Candidates must be U.S. citizens or U.S. resident aliens.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salaries will be negotiated in accordance with program regulations based on demonstrated salary history. The salary ranges are from $60.49 to $80.79 per hour, subject to the cost of living adjustments (COLA) in effect at the time of contract award. Overseas benefits are provided as allowed by federal regulations. Successful applicants must be able to obtain medical and security clearances.

HOW TO APPLY: Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume by e-mail to: recruitment@ota.treas.gov or by mail to:

Office of Technical Assistance
ATTN: Recruitment Coordinator
740 15th Street, N.W. - 4th Floor
Washington, D.C. 20005

Please reference Solicitation A15078 on your cover letter and resume. When e-mailing, the subject line must contain the following: Solicitation A15078 - Banking Advisor - Applicant's Last Name, First Name.

Please be advised that all contractors, if hired, must obtain a Data Universal Number (D-U-N-S). Only applicants to be interviewed will be contacted. No phone calls please and no hand carries. If you wish to be considered for this announcement and all future announcements for the Banking and Financial Services Program, you must state so in the cover letter to your application. This announcement is open and continuous until December 31, 2015 although selections may be made in advance of that date.

The U.S. Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer