Senior Financial Policy and Economic Adviser

About the job

Main purpose of job: The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) is responsible for promoting British interests overseas and for supporting British citizens and businesses around the globe. The British High Commission, New Delhi, is part of the FCDO and is responsible for managing all aspects of the United Kingdom’s relationship with India. How we approach our work is important. The How We Work Statement (below) sets out the ambition we share across the FCDO for how we lead and behave towards each other, how we make decisions, and how we get the job done. • We put respect and kindness first. We are inclusive, we get to know each other, and value our diversity and the contribution we each bring. • We draw on expertise, insight and diverse perspectives. Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve: • Act as the UK in India network’s expert on India’s financial policy and regulation, supporting the UK’s strategic engagement with India on financial services issues. • Build a strong network of contacts across Indian business, commentators, government and financial regulators.

Requirements

• Financial Analysis
• Policy Engagement
• Stakeholder Management

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in Economics, Finance or a related discipline

Preferred Technologies

• Financial Analysis
• Policy Engagement
• Stakeholder Management

About the company

The British High Commission in India is part of the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), focusing on promoting British interests and supporting British citizens and businesses overseas, especially in India.