Deputy Secretary General for Global Financial Stability

BIS - Bank for International Settlements; Schweiz; On-site; CHF 200,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

The Financial Stability Board, hosted by BIS, seeks a Deputy Secretary General to guide the Secretariat, steer financial stability policy, and lead cross‑border collaboration with central banks and regulators. The role demands exceptional leadership, policy acumen, and strong communication in English.

Based in Basel, Switzerland, the appointment is five years with relocation support and global mobility. The successful candidate will engage with international institutions and drive strategic

Qualifications

• Advanced graduate degree from a university of international standing, preferably in economics or finance, or equivalent professional experience.
• At least 15 years of experience at central banks, finance ministries, or international financial organizations.
• Deep experience in financial stability policy making at national and international level.
• Familiarity with financial supervision, regulation, and policy implementation.
• Experience with international financial policy dialogue and leading working groups or task forces.
• Extensive experience managing diverse teams and projects.
• Strong track record in analysis of financial stability topics and policy impact.
• Proven leadership, diplomacy, and consensus-building abilities.
• Excellent English drafting and editing skills; other major language an advantage.
• Willingness to travel and work across international contexts.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Secretary General in directing the work of the Secretariat and manage resources.
• Draft, edit and coordinate documents for publication and meetings.
• Lead or participate in meetings, working groups and task forces with FSB members.
• Represent the FSB in international meetings and conferences and maintain key contacts.
• Oversee staff performance and development, and ensure high standards in Secretariat functions.
• Coordinate public communications strategies and stakeholder engagement.
• Support strategic project management and policy development among international bodies.

Skills

Policy development

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Diplomacy

Strategic planning

People management

Economic/financial policy

Analytical skills

Education

Advanced degree in economics/finance

Job description

The Financial Stability Board, hosted by BIS, seeks a Deputy Secretary General to guide the Secretariat, steer financial stability policy, and lead cross‑border collaboration with central banks and regulators. The role demands exceptional leadership, policy acumen, and strong communication in English.

Based in Basel, Switzerland, the appointment is five years with relocation support and global mobility. The successful candidate will engage with international institutions and drive strategic