Sveriges Riksbank (Central Bank of Sweden) - Research Economist

Research Division seeks Research Economist

Sveriges Riksbank, located in Stockholm, is the central bank of Sweden. The Riksbank’s main tasks are to ensure that inflation is low and stable over time, contribute to the stability and efficiency of the financial system, and make sure that payments can be made.

The Research Division at the Riksbank is looking to hire a full-time Research Economist for a permanent position, with an expected start date around September 2025. We welcome applications from junior as well as senior applicants. Suitable candidates will have expertise in theoretical or empirical research on international finance, financial economics, monetary economics, macroeconomics, econometrics, banking or payments. Senior applicants should have a solid research background in their field. Junior applicants need to have obtained (or be near completion of) a PhD in economics, finance, or a related field.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Successful candidates will be expected to produce high-quality research suitable for publication in peer-reviewed journals. In recent years, economists at the Research Division have published in top-tier journals such as the Journal of Political Economy, the Review of Financial Studies, the Journal of Monetary Economics, and the Journal of Financial Economics. Researchers benefit from access to unique and restricted data sources, research assistants, and strong institutional support for conference travel and journal submissions. The Research Division hosts an international seminar series, organizes academic conferences, and maintains an active visitors program. Some staff members teach part-time at universities and hold affiliations with the Center for Monetary Policy and Financial Stability (CeMoF) at Stockholm University. In addition, the Riksbank hosts the BIS Innovation Hub Nordic Centre in Stockholm.

Research Economists also provide support and advice to policy departments and the Riksbank Executive Board. An important aspect of the role is therefore the ability to effectively communicate complex research and analysis to policymakers. The allocation of time between research and policy work is approximately 80/20 for junior researchers.

The working language at the Research Division is English, and proficiency in Swedish is not required. The Riksbank is committed to being an equal-opportunity employer, offering a competitive compensation package and generous benefits.

For more information about the Research Division, please visit www.riksbank.se/research.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

To apply, submit a cover letter, a vita, three letters of recommendation and one relevant research paper through www.econjobmarket.org/positions/10953. Candidates must submit their application by 15 November 2024. Selected candidates will be invited for an online interview in mid-December.

For more information, contact Ulf Söderström, Head of Research, Phone +46 8 787 08 29, [email protected].