Securities Market Unit, Financial Markets Department, Ministry of Finance

Do you have an academic degree in economics, financial economics, or a related field, and a genuine interest in financial market issues? Then we can offer you a varied and developing job at the center of events, where economics and politics meet.

Your workday. Sweden's tomorrow.

The Financial Markets Department is responsible for providing the basis for the government's policy in the financial sector. The Securities Market Unit is one of four units in the department and is responsible for analysis, policy, and legislation in the securities market – for example, trading in financial instruments, securities funds, financial infrastructure, and measures against market abuse. The work is characterized by the rapid development of the market, digitalization, and ongoing work within the EU to create a capital markets union.

At the Securities Market Unit, economists and lawyers work together on negotiation, analysis, and legislative projects. Your tasks will focus on analysis and policy development, as well as negotiation work within the EU. The work is sometimes fast-paced and involves contacts with the political leadership of the Ministry of Finance, other ministries, the parliament, authorities, and various industry representatives. Travel within Europe may occur in the position.

Current issues in the unit include efforts to strengthen competitiveness within the EU and proposals from the EU Commission for increased integration and common supervision in the securities market area. Ongoing policy issues include financial stability risks outside the banking sector, the functioning of the corporate bond market, sustainability, and digitalization.

Your background

You have an academic degree in economics, financial economics, or a related field. A PhD is an advantage.

You have at least five years of work experience in the area of the Financial Markets Department and experience in qualified analytical work, including data management. Experience in the securities market area, as well as experience in supervision, monitoring, international negotiations, or normative work relevant to the unit's mission, is an advantage.

Very good ability to express yourself verbally and in writing in both Swedish and English is a prerequisite for the role.

Your qualities

The criteria for employees at the Government Offices are wholeness, development, and results.

Everyone working at the Government Offices needs to have a holistic view and collaborate for the best of the organization. You are expected to contribute your perspective and expertise and be open to others. You will bring ideas and new approaches to improve and develop the organization and your own skills. You are results-oriented in your actions and adapt when needs and directions change.

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The work places high demands on problem-solving analytical skills, independence, and the ability to drive processes forward. You work in a structured manner and take responsibility for your tasks, as well as being flexible and quick to adapt when changing circumstances require it.

You have very good collaboration skills and relate to others in a responsive and smooth manner. You are meticulous and quality-conscious, with the ability to deliver well-founded analyses within given timeframes. We place great importance on personal qualities.

Other

The position is a permanent full-time employment located in Stockholm, with access as soon as possible. The employment begins with a six-month probationary period. A security clearance will be conducted before a decision on employment is made.

Are you interested?

If you want to know more about the job and what we offer, contact unit manager Brita Hammar at 08-405 19 63. You are also welcome to contact Recruitment Specialist Daniel Leiva. Union contacts are Lotta Nordqvist (ST) and Miriam Ben Hadj Ali (Saco), who can be reached via the Government Offices switchboard, 08-405 10 00.

We welcome calls from those interested in the position, but we decline calls from those selling ads and recruitment services.

Welcome to register your application in our recruitment tool by December 5.

The mission of the Government Offices is to support the government in its work to govern Sweden and realize its policies. Here, 4,800 people work, of which 600 are abroad. The Government Offices welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We see gender equality and diversity as a strength and asset, and we actively work to be a workplace free from discrimination. The Ministry of Finance is responsible for issues concerning the state's economy. This includes coordinating the state budget, forecasts and analyses, tax issues, as well as governance and management of state operations. Additionally, the ministry is responsible for issues concerning the financial market, municipalities and regions, procurement, companies with state ownership, digitalization and IT, and consumer legislation.