Company Description

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is an international organisation comprised of 38 Member countries, that works to build better policies for better lives. Our mission is to promote policies that will improve the economic and social well-being of people around the world. Together with governments, policy makers and citizens, we work on establishing evidence-based international standards, and finding solutions to a range of social, economic and environmental challenges. From improving economic performance and creating jobs to fostering strong education and fighting international tax evasion, we provide a unique forum and knowledge hub for data and analysis, exchange of experiences, best-practice sharing, and advice on public policies and international standard-setting.

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is an autonomous intergovernmental international body responsible for developing and promoting policies for combating money laundering, terrorist financing and the financing of weapons of mass destruction. The FATF has 38 countries and two regional organisations as members, along with nine FATF-style regional bodies (FSRBs), which together comprise a Global Network of over 200 countries and jurisdictions.

Job Description

Role

The FATF Secretariat is looking for Young Associates to support the activities and functions of the FATF's work and activities on anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism and proliferation (AML/CFT/CPF) issues. Key areas of work include support to FATF’s engagements and representation; supporting the assessments of AML/CFT measures of countries against the revised FATF Recommendations; and research and analysis to support policy development. The Young Associate will report to a Team lead of the FATF Secretariat.

Main Responsibilities

Liaison and representation

• Contribute to the preparation of FATF meetings including the Plenary and working groups.
• Contribute to FATF’s international outreach by supporting engagements with the FATF-style regional bodies (in Africa, Asia, Middle-East, Eurasia etc.), G20 and UN and supporting FATF’s participation in international meetings to promote its activities and work.
• Help organise and support outreach activities, including forums, workshops, webinars, and meetings, and prepare content such as presentations, speeches, and Q&A and briefing materials.

Assessment of countries

Contribute to the preparation of mutual evaluation reports and other country assessment reports by:

• Collecting, compiling and analysing basic preliminary background research on the results of recent monitoring or assessments as well as inputs from the Global Network on international cooperation and risk and context.
• Identifying and compiling relevant case studies or typologies cited in FATF reports.
• Become proficient in using Stat Data Explorer (a JavaScript application / research and analytical tool) to compare the results of country assessments to ensure that a similar approach is being taken in similar circumstances for countries with similar risks, materiality and context.

Policy Analysis and development

• Conduct basic research and literature reviews on AML/CFT/CPF issues and synthesise large amounts of data into concise summaries, while deepening knowledge of the FATF Standards and building expertise in the field.
• Collect and conduct basic analysis of qualitative and quantitative information, data and cases to provide a sound evidence-base for reports and policy decisions, including on the identification of risks.
• Assist in drafting analytical reports on other relevant topics as necessary. Prepare concise summaries of meetings. Support communications activities.
• Stay abreast of emerging risks, best practices and policy developments in the field of AML/CFT/CPF, while strengthening own skills and knowledge of policy analysis, research methods and techniques, including data collection and analysis.

Qualifications

Ideal Candidate Profile

Academic Background

• Undergraduate degree in law, public policy, finance, international relations or a related discipline (statistics, econometrics) (graduation date between 1 January 2025 and 1 September 2026). Applications from candidates who already hold or are enrolled in a Master’s, PhD, or equivalent degree will not be considered.
• Course work in one of the following areas is required: law, public policy, finance, international relations, statistics, or econometrics.

Tools

• Experience in working with the Microsoft Office Suite. Knowledge of analytical tools such as Excel or Stat Data Explorer (or other JavaScript applications) or Access would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of visual design tools would also be an advantage.
• Experience in using a learning management system and/or development of e-learning, video or audio training would be an advantage (e.g. IT systems, etc.).

Skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as strong strategic thinking abilities.
• Knowledge of the global financial system and criminology or financial crimes would be an advantage.
• Organisation, initiative, energy and commitment to producing high-quality results on a timely basis.

Core Competencies

• For this role OECD staff are expected to demonstrate behaviours aligned to six core competencies which will be assessed as part of this hiring processes: Vision and Strategy (Level 1); Enable People (Level 1); Ethics and Integrity (Level 1); Collaboration and Horizontality (Level 1); Achieve Results (Level 1); Innovate and Embrace Change (Level 1).
• To learn more about the definitions for each competency, please refer to OECD Core Competencies.

Languages

• Fluency in one of the two OECD official languages (English and French) and a knowledge of, or willingness to learn, the other.

Additional Information

Closing Date

• Applications should reach us no later than midnight 14 December 2025 (CET).
• Before applying, we encourage you to check your eligibility by answering a few short questions here.

Contract Duration

• Two-year fixed term appointment

Starting Date

• September 2026

What the OECD offers

• Monthly base salary is 3 886 EUR, exempt of French income tax, plus allowances based on eligibility.
• Click here to learn more about what we offer and why the OECD is a great place to work.
• Click here to browse our People Management Guidebook and learn more about all aspects relating to people at the OECD, our workplace environment and many other policies supporting staff in their daily life.

The OECD is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes the applications of all qualified candidates who are nationals of OECD Member countries, irrespective of their racial or ethnic origin, opinions or beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, health or disabilities. Applications from candidates who are not OECD Member country nationals will not be considered.

The OECD promotes an optimal use of resources in order to improve its efficiency and effectiveness. Staff members are encouraged to actively contribute to this goal.