Member of Secretariat

The BIS Committee on Payments and Market Infrastructures (CPMI) has an opportunity available for a Member of Secretariat to join the team.

The role is based in Basel, Switzerland, however, thanks to our status as an international organisation, we can hire globally and welcome applications from candidates of all nationalities located anywhere in the world. Relocation support is available for the successful candidate and their dependent family members.

This job is available as three years fixed term.

The deadline for application is on Wednesday 26 November 2025 end of the day.

Purpose Of The Role
The Member of Secretariat position within the CPMI requires extensive experience as a policy expert with a deep understanding of the mechanics of payment systems and other financial market structures. It also requires extensive experience in public policy making, especially in an international context.

By Joining The CPMI

• You will become part of a dynamic, diverse and highly engaged team. The CPMI Secretariat team supports the Committee and its various international working groups as well as those under its joint work with the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) and other international bodies.
• You will gain first-hand experience in international policymaking and in coordinating efforts among key international standard-setters and organisations.
• You will be part of global efforts in making cross-border payments safer, less costly, more transparent and inclusive; and ensuring financial market infrastructures remain a source of stability in both normal times and times of stress.
• You will have opportunities to professionally grow through interactions and collaboration with a diverse range of public and private stakeholders as well as policy and research experts within and beyond the BIS.

Principal Accountabilities

• Provide secretariat support for the CPMI and/or CPMI-IOSCO and their working groups and task forces.
• Coordinate and organise support activities for specific subgroups in collaboration with the subgroup chair and line manager.
• Prepare background analyses, including meeting documents, for meetings involving high-level central bank officials on payments and financial market infrastructure issues.
• Organise the preparation, publication and distribution of reports developed by the CPMI and/or CPMI-IOSCO or their subgroups.
• Monitor and analyse developments in payments and financial market infrastructures and assess their implications for the functioning and stability of the financial system.
• Define and conduct research and policy analysis to be included in BIS publications.
• Establish and maintain professional contacts, partnerships and effective communication within the BIS, the central banking and regulatory communities (including relevant regional forums and associations), and with market participants and industry groups.
• Represent the BIS and the CPMI at meetings hosted by central banks and other international organisations.
• Deliver presentations on the work of the CPMI and/or CPMI-IOSCO at seminars and conferences.

Qualifications, Skills, And Experience

• Advanced degree in economics, finance, law, information technology or related fields from a university of international standing.
• Solid understanding of financial market structures and developments, particularly risk management issues in financial market infrastructures, and related regulatory, supervisory and oversight matters.
• Knowledge of payment and financial market infrastructure issues related to digital innovation and financial integrity (eg anti-money laundering) is an asset.
• Proactive and result-oriented approach with a strong team spirit and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strategic thinking, long-term planning, and effective coordination and negotiation capabilities.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in innovative, policy-relevant research.
• Excellent drafting and communication skills in English, both written and spoken, for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Several years of work experience in public policymaking, particularly in the areas related to CPMI or CPMI-IOSCO policy and standard-setting work.
• Practical experience as a supervisor or overseer of a financial market infrastructure is beneficial.

Who We Are
Internationalism is at the core of our identity and the best representation of this is our workforce. With employees from over 66 countries and offices in nine locations, the BIS is a global organisation with a truly international workforce. By joining us, you will work in a unique, highly rewarding, and international work environment. We are committed to equal opportunities at the BIS and aim to build a workforce that reflects our global membership. We strive to attract the best talent and foster an inclusive environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including those with a breadth of professional experience. You can discover more about our inclusive working environment here.

What The BIS Offers
We want your time at BIS to be a rewarding and career-enriching experience. We offer an agile and flexible working environment with hybrid working opportunities including home office and working from abroad days. To support our international applicants, we offer relocation support that extends to your dependent family members. In addition, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including support for working families including childcare and education allowances (where applicable). Finally, we offer a genuinely unique international working environment, which will give you exposure to the global financial system and the opportunity to collaborate with passionate experts from all over the world.