THE OECD – Who we are, what we do
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.
FINANCIAL ACTION TASK FORCE
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is an autonomous intergovernmental international body that develops and promotes policies for combatting money laundering, terrorist financing and the financing of weapons of mass destruction. It 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.
The FATF has a Training Institute in Busan, Korea that supports capacity-building in the field of anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism and proliferation (AML/CFT/CPF) by providing training on FATF standards and the mutual evaluation process to staff from FATF and FSRB member countries, and assessors and reviewers involved in the mutual evaluation process.
The FATF Secretariat is seeking to build a pool of Policy Analysts for its Paris office to support the FATF’s work and activities on AML/CFT/CPF issues.
The FATF Secretariat is also seeking AML/CFT/CPF Policy Analysts with training experience for its Training Institute in Busan, Korea to contribute to the creation and delivery of dynamic training courses to diverse, global audiences from the FATF Global Network.
These positions require travel to FATF Member and non-Member countries. This vacancy is open to nationals of OECD and FATF member countries. A list of members of FATF can be found on the FATF website: http://www.fatf-gafi.org/pages/aboutus/membersandobservers/
Policy Analysts are responsible for developing and promoting the FATF’s strategic outputs. They require specialised depth and/or breadth of AML/CFT/CPF expertise in own area of specialisation.
Main Responsibilities
Country Assessments:
Mutual evaluation reports are comprehensive country assessments that assess countries technical compliance with the FATF Standards and the effectiveness of their implementation of AML/CFT/CPF measures.
- Support country assessments of FATF members’ implementation of the FATF Standards, working with technical expert assessors from member countries and other Secretariat members.
- Focus on quality and consistency, including taking steps necessary to ensure that the assessors’ analysis is clearly and concisely written, comprehensive, objective and supported by evidence; and the recommended actions to the assessed country for improvement are relevant, measurable and achievable.
- Assist assessors and the assessed country in the interpretation of the FATF Standards and application of the Methodology and assessment procedures in line with past FATF Plenary decisions.
- Support AML/CFT/CPF experts in the preparation of follow-up reports (including International Cooperation Review Group [ICRG] reviews of countries with strategic deficienices in their AML/CFT/CPF systems).
- Review voluntary tax compliance (VTC) programmes as needed and in line with relevant procedures to ensure that such programmes are not undermining the effective implementation of AML/CFT/CPF measures.
- Contribute to thematic horizontal reviews as needed to compare countries’ compliance with specific aspects of the FATF Standards. Guide others working in this area as needed.
- Contribute to the FATF’s work to ensure the quality and consistency of the mutual evaluations and follow up reports produced by the nine FATF Style Regional Bodies (FSBR’s) reviewing them to ensure that the FATF Methodology and procedures have been applied correctly.
Policy analysis and development:
Support the FATF Plenary and working groups developing policy:
- Help deliver projects-based work in a specific area of AML/CFT/CPF policy, in line with FATF’s strategic interests.
- Produce high-quality analysis and synthesis of research findings and incorporate disparate inputs from delegations in a way that facilitates consensus-building;
- Prepare high-quality information, discussion and decision papers on AML/CFT/CPF policy issues, including related briefings and co-chair reports;
- Assist in the preparation of summary records reflecting the Plenary’s discussions and decision-making.
- Adapt plans and prioritise as needed to meet the deadlines and expectations of a mutual evaluation and deliver at least one other project at the working group or Plenary level.
- Collect and analyse qualitative and quantitative information, data and cases to provide a sound evidence-base for reports and policy decisions, including on the identification of risks and their mitigation.
- Stay abreast of emerging risks, best practices and policy developments in the field of AML/CFT/CPF and FATF Standards.
Stakeholder management and relations (liaison, training and representation):
- Actively cultivate and maintain positive interactions with a variety of internal and external stakeholders including delegations, counterparts in other Global Network Secretariats, other international organisations, the private sector, civil society and academics.
- Build strong partnerships, understanding diverse stakeholder needs and effectively communicating to foster ongoing trust and collaboration.
- Actively cultivate and maintain positive and collaborative working relationships with colleagues in all the Secretariat teams.
- Prepare content on AML/CFT/CPF issues for training courses that are targeted towards national authorities and experts, and Global Network Secretariats, including implementation of the FATF Standards and FATF’s assessment processes.
- Prepare high-quality and impactful outreach materials including speeches, presentations and Q&A, and develop impactful key messages, including on AML/CFT/CPF issues in a topical area of expertise.
- Help organise and support outreach to external stakeholders via a range of in-person or virtual formats as needed.
- Participate in international meetings on AML/CFT/CPF to represent the FATF Secretariat and promote its activities and work.
Training
- Contribute to the design and delivery of training courses including implementation of the FATF Standards and FATF’s assessment processes.
- Develop compelling presentations, speaking notes, and exercises in line with FATF templates and practices, using a mix of narrative and visual tools, and update the material as requred.
Closing Date
- This vacancy should be filled as soon as possible, and applications should reach us no later than 23.59 on the 25 January 2026 (Paris time).
Contract Duration
- 24 month fixed-term appointment, with the possibility of renewal to a maximum of 36 months.
What the OECD offers
- Paris, France: Monthly salary starts at 6,852.20 EUR plus allowances based on eligibility, exempt of French income tax.
- Busan, Korea, Monthly salary starts at 9,754,252 KRW plus allowances based on eligibility, exempt of Korean income tax.
- Click here to consult the Staff Regulations applicable to officials of the OECD. Please note that from 1 July 2025, all Official appointments will be made under the OECD’s new contractual modalities.
- Click here to consult the Staff Regulations applicable to officials of the OECD. Please note that from 1 July 2025, all Official appointments will be made under the OECD’s new contractual modalities.
- 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.
- Please note that the appointment may be made at one grade lower in the specified job family, based on the qualifications and professional experience of the selected applicant.
- This vacancy may be used to create a pool of candidates for comparable positions, both for open-ended and fixed-term functions.
Selection Process
For retained candidates, the selection process will include a video-recorded interview, written test, and panel interview.
The OECD is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes the applications of all qualified candidates who are nationals of OECD member countries and nationals of FATF member countries, irrespective of their racial or ethnic origin, opinions or beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, health or disabilities.
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.