Analyst in Capital and Liquidity Issues

Do you want to contribute to financial stability and develop policy analysis in capital and liquidity issues? Apply for this analyst position with us at the Financial Supervisory Authority (FI)!

About the Job

As an analyst in the Bank Policy unit within the Banking area, you will be part of the team that identifies companies that should be subject to buffers for systemically important institutions and reviews the systemic risk buffer every two years. You will work on writing the banking section of the stability report, analyze risks associated with new mortgage actors and financing models, and drive policy issues regarding capital, liquidity, and crisis management. We are looking for a generalist with broad competence and experience in financial market issues.

You will primarily be responsible for developing our policy analysis in capital and liquidity issues but will also have the opportunity to influence the topics you work on. For example, you may write the banking chapter in the Stability Report, develop FI's Pillar 2 methods, or write FI analyses. You will present your work and conclusions internally and engage in dialogue with other stability-maintaining authorities. Additionally, you will act as a sounding board for the department's more junior staff and share your knowledge and experience.

Your Education and Experience

We are looking for someone who

• has a relevant academic degree in economics, financial economics, political science, or similar
• has knowledge of the design of banks' capital requirements
• has several years of work experience, including policy work, within another relevant authority or the financial sector, focusing on the financial sector
• expresses themselves well in Swedish and English, both orally and in writing.

It is advantageous if you

• have a doctoral degree in economics, financial economics, political science, or similar
• have good knowledge of the regulations governing banks' operations, especially capital adequacy regulations (CRD/CRR)
• have knowledge of the design of bank-based macroprudential measures
• have driven policy issues, preferably as a project leader, internally at an authority or within the financial sector
• have worked with assessments of financial stability.

About You

In this job, you need to

• take initiative
• drive your work forward and make decisions within your area of responsibility
• have good analytical skills and be able to solve complex tasks
• communicate clearly with different target groups.

About Us

The Financial Supervisory Authority (FI) contributes to a stable financial system, well-functioning markets, sustainable development, and high consumer protection. We offer you the opportunity to work on socially important tasks, where you can influence the financial market.

At FI, approximately 600 people work, and our values are characterized by being engaged, determined, goal-oriented, and helpful. Our workplace is centrally located in Stockholm. There is also the possibility to work partially remotely. For more information about our organization: https://www.fi.se/en/about-fi/organization/ (https://www.fi.se/en/about-fi/organization/)

Good to Know

We base our recruitment on competence. This means that we carefully define the qualifications required and then use them throughout the recruitment process.

We actively work for diversity and equal treatment and therefore welcome employees with different experiences, backgrounds, and competencies.

We place great importance on your personal qualities.

At FI, we actively strive to be an attractive employer where you, as an employee, thrive and develop. Read more about what it is like to work at FI and what we offer: https://www.fi.se/en/about-fi/work-at-fi/we-offer/ (https://www.fi.se/en/about-fi/work-at-fi/we-offer/)

Employment at FI may involve security clearance and background checks according to the Security Protection Act.

Apply for the Job

Welcome with your application, which should include a CV and relevant certificates or diplomas.

We decline all assistance with recruitment and advertising.

Employment form: The position is permanent and begins with a six-month probationary period. Start date according to agreement.

Scope: Full-time

Contact person: Stefan Palmqvist, Unit Manager, 08-408 98054

Application deadline: 2026-01-23