Economist with Experience Wanted at the Riksbank

Are you an economist with several years of experience and a good understanding of the financial system, who wants to contribute to an efficient and stable financial system with your analytical skills? Then this is the job for you.

WE OFFER YOU

We offer you challenging tasks in a dynamic environment where you can delve into current macroeconomic issues, while also contributing to conveying the Riksbank's analysis and policy from both a Swedish and an international perspective. You will work in an environment with a lot of knowledge, engaged colleagues, and great opportunities for professional development.

THIS IS WHAT YOU WILL DO WITH US

You will work on analyzing risks that may threaten the stability of the financial system. This work ranges from initiating new analysis to proposing policy positions for the executive board. An important part of your portfolio is to drive the department's analytical work forward in collaboration with the department's model and data team, for example by developing new analytical methods. With your experience, you will also act as a sounding board and support colleagues in various projects and tasks. Your work constitutes an important part of the Financial Stability report, in materials for the executive board's speeches and international meetings, as well as in the department's contributions to monetary policy documentation. You will also have the opportunity to communicate your work in other Riksbank publications.

YOUR TEAM

The Macro-Financial Risks Unit is one of four units in the Financial Stability Department. The unit analyzes risks related to banks' lending to households and businesses and relevant asset markets, as well as systemic risks from a broader perspective. Additionally, the unit drives the work on the Financial Stability report and coordinates the Riksbank's participation in the Financial Stability Council and certain international work. The unit often collaborates with other departments at the Riksbank, not least the monetary policy department, and also has many external contacts both in Sweden and internationally, such as other authorities and central banks. Here you can read more about the Riksbank's organization.

MORE ABOUT YOU

We are looking for someone with several years of experience working with similar analytical and policy work, and who has good knowledge of financial stability and macroprudential supervision issues. You have a master's degree or higher in economics, financial economics, or another equivalent education from a university or college. We consider a PhD as an advantage. You have excellent analytical skills and experience in handling and analyzing large amounts of data using programming languages such as Stata, MatLab, R, Python. You are also curious about exploring what new technology and methods can offer in terms of analytical opportunities.

As a person, you are a stable and mature team player with good judgment. You have a high level of initiative and work in a structured manner. At the same time, you are unpretentious, self-driven, and quality-conscious, and you are happy to take on significant personal responsibility. You enjoy working in a changing environment and understand how you contribute to the overall mission of the Riksbank. We see a strong interest in macroeconomic issues as a given. You are a skilled writer who enjoys conveying messages in a pedagogical way and express yourself well in both Swedish and English, both orally and in writing.

MORE ABOUT THE POSITION

Start date: As soon as possible/spring 2026
Employment type: Permanent position, probationary employment may apply
Location: One of the Riksbank's headquarters in central 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 a gym.

The position may be classified in a security class, and a security clearance 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 the citizens for a strong and secure economy. Here you will face challenges and development every day in a dynamic environment. Read more about what it is like to work at the Riksbank here.

APPLY

We want your application with a CV and cover letter, as well as relevant certificates by January 15, 2026. We ask that you answer a number of selection questions in this recruitment process. This way, you can easily apply for the position, and we have the opportunity to evaluate our candidates on equal terms. Logical tests and work samples may be included as 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. Welcome with your application!