Deputy Director, Future of Money, GeoEconomics Center

The Deputy Director, Future of Money, will lead the day-to-day management of this cutting-edge pillar of the GeoEconomics Centers work. Reporting to the Centers Senior Director, the Deputy Director will help develop and implement the pillars strategy, oversee its research, data, and convening agenda, steward and grow its funding base, and manage a team of junior staff and interns while engaging the Centers nonresident senior fellows. This position requires close and continuous collaboration with colleagues across the GeoEconomics Center and with other regional and functional centers across the Atlantic Council.

The ideal candidate will be an intellectual entrepreneur with deep knowledge of digital currency, cross border payments, monetary policy, central banking, and international economics; an emerging or recognized voice who can represent the Center to senior government officials, central bankers, corporate executives, and donors; and a hands-on manager with a proven track record in project management, fundraising, and budgeting. Above all, the candidate will have a commitment to the Atlantic Councils mission and enthusiasm for finding pragmatic solutions to pressing global economic challenges.

This position is based in our Washington, DC, headquarters, requiring a minimum of four (4) days per week in office. Occasional to moderate (< 25%) domestic and international travel is expected, as well as periodic participation in evening events. The Atlantic Council offers a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience and education, with offers from $100,000 to $125,000. Applications submitted by January 8, 2027, will be prioritized for consideration.

Job Responsibilities

Research & Intellectual Leadership

- Work with the Senior Director to shape and implement the Future of Money pillars strategy, developing new programming and initiatives on the future of the dollar, payments systems, CBDCs, stablecoins, and cryptocurrencies.

- Oversee the pillars research agenda and the production of its trackers, data visualization, and multi-year projects relied upon by central banks and finance ministries, taking responsibility for timely delivery, quality, and impact.

- Develop new concepts, write and oversee the production of policy documents and long-form reports, and shorter pieces, including analysis published under their own byline.

Stakeholder Engagement & Convening

- Design and manage high-level public and private convenings that facilitate dialogue on the Future of Money and the global economy, liaising with the Office of External Relations and other Council programs and preparing briefing materials for senior staff and guests in Washington and on trips abroad.

- Represent the Center and the Council in meetings with external stakeholders and in external policy debates, moderating and speaking at large and small events and building a community of thought among policymakers, regulators, multilateral financial institutions, and industry.

- Lead the pillars core events and programming and inform relevant multimedia communications strategy.

- Coordinate the pillars work with the Centers other pillars and with regional and functional centers across the Atlantic Council.

Business Development & Fundraising

- Lead the pillars funding base by identifying, pursuing, and tracking support from corporations, government agencies, international organizations, foundations, and individuals; independently craft funding proposals and steward existing supporters, including grant reporting.

Program & Personnel Management

- Serve as a reliable steward of the pillars funds, working with Center leadership to manage budgets, forecast and track expenses and revenues, and maintain strong oversight of financial and administrative obligations.

- Supervise and mentor the pillars Project Assistant and interns, ensuring their professional growth, and provide guidance to program staff at every stage of program execution, from conceptualization and proposal development to project management.

- Engage the Centers nonresident senior fellows to increase their involvement in the pillars work and play an integral role in recruiting staff and additional nonresident senior fellows.

- Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Essential

- 5+ years of relevant experience in international economics, monetary policy, financial regulation, or payments and digital finance.

- Deep subject-matter expertise in the international monetary system, payments systems, or digital assets, including CBDCs, stablecoins, and cryptocurrencies.

- Demonstrated record of high-quality, policy-relevant research, writing, and public communication.

- Proven track record in (or demonstrated aptitude for) fundraising and business development, including donor cultivation, proposal writing, and budget management.

- Relationships across G20 central banks and finance ministries.

- Experience engaging senior US/non-US government officials, members of Congress and relevant committees, central bankers, and international financial institutions.

- Proven ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders and to supervise and mentor junior staff.

- Permission to work in the United States, and the ability to travel.

Highly desired

- Graduate degree in economics, finance, international affairs, law, or a closely related field.

- Service in a relevant role at the Federal Reserve or another central bank, Treasury, a financial regulator, the IMF, the Bank for International Settlements, and/or relevant private sector experience or equivalent.

- Experience overseeing data analysis and data visualization projects.

- Existing relationships with policymakers, media, and private sector actors in payments and digital finance.

- Familiarity with financial services, fintech, and foundation communities as donor or partner audiences.

- Experience engaging members of Congress or foreign embassies.

To produce quality work and to successfully achieve our mission, we recognize the need for our staff to maintain a healthy lifestyle and a work/life balance. Our comprehensive benefits package helps to keep costs low for our staff and their families. Benefits include, but are not limited to comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, 403(b) plan, FSA options, pet insurance, Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility, and wellness benefits.