International and Economic Department

Do you want to work at the center of economic policy in Sweden? Are you an economist at the beginning of your career and ready to take the next step? Then we can offer you an exciting opportunity at the Ministry of Finance's Forecasting Unit, in the heart of Swedish administration.

Your workday. Sweden's tomorrow.

The International and Economic Department is responsible for international economic issues and for analyzing both Swedish and international economies. The department makes forecasts about the economic development in Sweden and the world, as well as assessments of the impact on the Swedish economy of the government's proposals within economic policy. The department participates in economic-political cooperation within the EU, OECD, the Nordic countries, and international financial institutions, and prepares positions for international negotiations. Additionally, the department is responsible for the governance of several agencies. The department consists of four units, with the forecasting unit being one of them.

As an economist in the forecasting unit, you will monitor and analyze the Swedish and international economic cycles and make forecasts for selected parts of the economy. In addition, the work involves outcome management, maintenance, and development of both methods and models for your own forecasting areas. You will also prepare various materials for the political leadership and participate in various international collaborations and discussions with other Swedish forecasters and institutions. Your work will be reported in the form of presentations, memos, and texts in the spring and budget propositions. Some coordinating tasks at the departmental level may also occur in your duties.

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Your background

We are looking for someone with a master's or equivalent degree in economics and very good knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written.

Experience or a thesis in macroeconomics, financial economics, or public finances, preferably with elements of forecasting, is an advantage. You should have a strong interest in handling large amounts of data and analyzing statistics. Experience with time series analysis, quantitative analysis, and programming is also advantageous. Familiarity with software such as Eviews, Macrobond, or similar is also a plus.

Some of the tasks in this role are of a simpler nature and suit those at the beginning of their careers.

Your qualities

In your work, you will have many points of contact, making it important that you have excellent collaboration skills. You can work both independently and in teams. Since our operations are influenced by external factors, you need to be flexible and able to quickly adapt to changing circumstances. You enjoy setting and following timelines and have the ability to handle complex issues systematically. You also possess strong problem-solving and analytical skills and are motivated by working on challenging tasks, always focusing on finding effective solutions. Furthermore, we see that you are service-oriented and attentive.

We place great importance on personal suitability.

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 while being 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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Other

In this recruitment process, we use work samples and tests in the selection process. As a first step, we would like you to attach a text of no more than 500 words analyzing a current social issue to your application. We also ask that you attach your university or college transcripts.

The position is a fixed-term employment for one year. Start date as soon as possible, by agreement. The work location is Stockholm. There is some possibility to work remotely if the operations allow it. A security clearance will be conducted before a hiring decision is made.

Are you interested?

If you want to know more about the job and what we offer, please contact unit manager Karine Jabet Raoufinia. You are also welcome to contact recruitment specialist Marjut Thelin. Union contacts are Miriam Ben Hadj Ali for Saco and Lotta Nordqvist for ST. All can be reached via the Government Offices switchboard at 08-405 10 00. We welcome calls from those interested in the job, but we decline calls from those selling advertisements and recruitment services. Please register your application in our recruitment tool by January 2, 2026.

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 strengths and assets and actively work to be a workplace free from discrimination. The Ministry of Finance is responsible for issues related to the state's economy, including coordination of the state budget, forecasts and analyses, tax issues, and governance and management of state operations. Additionally, the ministry is responsible for issues related to the financial market, municipalities and regions, procurement, state-owned companies, digitalization and IT, and consumer legislation.