Economist with Experience Wanted at the Riksbank

Are you an economist with several years of experience and a good understanding of the financial system, as well as a skilled writer? 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 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.

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 analyses to proposing policy positions for the Executive Board. In this role, you will also be part of the team driving the department's work on the Financial Stability report, thus playing an important role in conveying the Riksbank's analysis and policy externally. You will also prepare materials for the Executive Board's speeches and international meetings, as well as contribute to monetary policy documents. You will also have the opportunity to communicate your work in the Riksbank's other publications.

YOUR TEAM

The Macrofinancial 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 their 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 in similar analytical and policy work, and who has good knowledge of financial stability and macroprudential issues. You hold a master's degree or higher in economics, financial economics, or another equivalent education from a university or college. We consider a PhD to be an advantage. You have strong analytical skills, and it is advantageous if you have experience handling large amounts of data and programming languages such as Stata, MatLab, R, or Python.

You are a structured person, and it is advantageous if you have experience driving report processes. You are a skilled writer who enjoys conveying messages in a pedagogical manner and can express yourself well in both Swedish and English, both verbally and in writing. As a person, you are a genuine team player with good collaborative skills, high initiative, and sound judgment. At the same time, you are unpretentious, self-driven, and quality-conscious, taking 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.

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 involving 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's like to work at the Riksbank here.

APPLY

We want your application with a CV and cover letter, as well as relevant certificates/transcripts 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 can 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 the final candidates, which means we verify diplomas or other documents that confirm your education. Welcome with your application!