The Monetary Policy Department is Seeking New Employees

The Monetary Policy Department is looking for new employees who, together with knowledgeable and engaged colleagues, will be responsible for macroeconomic analysis and forecasting.

WE OFFER YOU

With us, you will have a challenging and meaningful job in a dynamic environment where Sweden's economic development is the focus. You will be responsible for tasks that match your skills and work closely with very knowledgeable and engaged colleagues in an exciting and educational environment. You will also interact with management and the Executive Board of the Riksbank on various current issues.

WHAT YOU WILL DO WITH US

You will play an important role in the preparation of the monetary policy decision-making materials. You will monitor and analyze current data and various issues relevant to monetary policy. The tasks may involve analyzing macroeconomic relationships in Sweden and the world, making forecasts, maintaining and developing the department's analytical tools, and assisting the members of the Riksbank's Executive Board with materials for their external presentations. One of the tasks we are now looking to fill is the work on the department's international issues. Your work will be reported in the Riksbank's monetary policy report, presentations, memos, and external publications.

YOUR TEAM

You will be employed in the Monetary Policy Department and will be part of one of the units for forecasting and macroanalysis, monetary policy strategy, or economic-political analysis. The forecasting and macroanalysis unit is responsible for producing forecasts for Sweden's and the world's economy, conducting model-based analysis of economic development, monitoring and analyzing economic statistics, and coordinating the department's work on international issues. The monetary policy strategy unit analyzes and evaluates the effects of monetary policy on Swedish financial markets, real economy, and inflation, and produces materials that highlight the monetary policy trade-offs. The economic-political analysis unit analyzes issues related to the economic-political framework, produces reports, and assists the Executive Board in their external communication.

The units share responsibility for conducting analysis on current themes, preparing monetary policy decisions, presenting forecasts and analyses to the Riksbank's Executive Board, and working on the preparation of the monetary policy report. Employees from the units also drive the development of analytical tools and models, participate in international collaborations, and organize and participate in discussions with other forecasters, central banks, and institutions.

The Riksbank consists of nine departments. Here you can read more about the Riksbank's organization.

MORE ABOUT YOU

We are looking for someone with a master's degree or higher in economics (or a related field) and several years of work experience in highly qualified forecasting or policy work. You should have deep knowledge in macroeconomic analysis. Experience with time series analysis and macroeconomic models is an advantage, as well as good knowledge of modern statistical analysis programs. We prefer that both your Swedish and English are very good in both spoken and written form, but we also consider candidates who have a good understanding of Swedish but prefer to speak and write in English.

We assume that you have a strong interest in socio-economic issues and are motivated to work with these topics. You are structured and quality-conscious. You have a drive to complete tasks and a desire to develop yourself and our operations. You work creatively within set frameworks and can translate your knowledge into practically useful insights and results. We appreciate good communication skills and the ability to convey advanced analysis in an interesting and pedagogical way. Since a large part of the work is done collaboratively, it is important that you can cooperate. We place great emphasis on your personal qualities.

MORE ABOUT THE POSITION

Start date: As soon as possible, by agreement
Employment type: Permanent position, probationary period may apply
Location: Head office Brunkebergstorg Stockholm
Working hours: Trust-based working hours
Possibility to work remotely: 1 or 2 days a week
Benefits: Generous vacation terms, salary exchange for pension, subsidized lunch, wellness allowance, subsidized massage, and access to gym and instructor-led training sessions.

The position may be classified in a security class, and a security review including background checks, security interviews, and special personal investigations will be conducted for the final candidate. For certain positions, Swedish citizenship is required.

WORKING AT THE RIKSBANK

The Riksbank is an authority under the parliament that ensures that money retains its value over time and that payments can be made safely and efficiently. We also issue Sweden's banknotes and coins. We work on behalf of citizens for a strong and secure economy. Here you will face challenges and development every day in a dynamic environment. With us, you will have knowledgeable and engaged colleagues and great opportunities for professional development. Read more about what it is like to work at the Riksbank here.

APPLY

We want your application with a CV and cover letter by April 7th. In this recruitment, we ask that you answer a number of selection questions. This way, you can easily apply for the position, and we can evaluate our candidates on equal terms. Logical tests and work samples may be part of the recruitment process. We also conduct background checks on final candidates, which means we verify diplomas or other documents that support your education.

You can read more about how the application process works at the Riksbank here. We look forward to hearing from you!

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