About the role#
This internship provides an opportunity to advance your dissertation research while working at the center of Canada's economy. The program typically lasts up to four months with flexible timing. You will balance your own research agenda with contributions to projects that support analysis and policy development across areas such as monetary policy, the financial system, currency, funds management, and retail payment supervision. You will collaborate with internal and external peers, including leading experts in economics and finance, to exchange ideas and analytical approaches.
What you'll do#
- Advance your dissertation research and promote your work across the Bank.
- Contribute to research and projects that support analysis and policy development.
- Analyze complex economic and financial issues using empirical methods and modeling techniques.
- Collaborate with peers to exchange research insights and strengthen analytical work.
- Contribute to ongoing research projects addressing key central bank priorities.
What you'll need#
- You must be a Canadian citizen or a Permanent Resident.
- You must have passed your comprehensive examinations and remain in good standing in your PhD program.
- Academic background in Economics, Finance, Statistics, or Data Science.
- Exceptional research, collaboration, and analytical skills.
- Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear and well-structured research papers or reports.
- Adaptability to new ways of working, including an interest in leveraging AI and other technologies.
- Active research or experience in fields such as Macroeconomics, Monetary Economics, Banking and Payment Systems, International Economics, or Quantitative Methods.
Location & details#
- Location: Ottawa, Ontario.
- Work Modality: Hybrid. Employees are expected on-site a minimum of eight days per month. If you do not live within a reasonable commuting distance of the Ottawa office, you may work 100% remotely within Canada for the duration of the term.
- Compensation: $6,532 per month.
- Status: Full-time, paid internship.
- Term: Rolling.
About Bank of Canada
The Bank of Canada acts as the central bank for the country. It focuses on maintaining stable inflation and promoting economic welfare. Founded in 1935, the organization manages currency and provides regulatory oversight for the financial system. It maintains a staff of over 2,500 employees with headquarters in Ottawa.
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