Vacant job

Do you have experience analyzing banks and financial markets and want to be at the center of the action? Do you want to contribute to handling financial crises and to preventive work aimed at mitigating the consequences of a crisis? Then this is the job for you.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU challenging tasks in a dynamic environment where Sweden's economic development is in focus. Here, you will have knowledgeable and engaged colleagues and great opportunities for professional development.

WHAT YOU WILL DO HERE

As a Senior Economist at the Banking Unit, you analyze banks that are significant for the Swedish banking system, focusing on their risks and vulnerabilities. The overall aim of the work is to analyze and assess the resilience of the banking system, contributing to a more robust system. An important role is that you help and act as a sounding board for other employees in various projects and tasks. For example, you contribute to:

• monitoring and analyzing banks' business models and the funding and derivative markets they use,
• working with the analysis of various risks in the banking system, such as credit risks, liquidity risks, cyber risks, and climate-related risks,
• working on various policy proposals and regulatory issues for banks, both internationally and nationally in cooperation with other Swedish authorities,
• representing the Riksbank in official contexts and participating in international policy work,
• working on crisis preparedness issues, such as solvency assessments, systemic importance assessments, liquidity provision, etc.

YOUR TEAM

The Banking Unit is one of four units within the Financial Stability Department. Read more about the Riksbank's organization (https://www.riksbank.se/en/about-the-riksbank/organisation/).

The Banking Unit currently consists of 14 employees with diverse backgrounds. In addition to financial stability issues, employees in the unit often participate in projects related to banking that span several parts of the Riksbank.

ABOUT YOU

You have at least a bachelor's degree in financial economics, economics, an engineering degree with an economic focus, or a similar education. You have at least ten years of work experience in bank analysis or other bank-related matters.

As a person, you are creative, have good judgment, and very strong analytical skills. You are also accustomed to and enjoy working in a team and are good at collaborating and communicating. You work in a structured manner, deliver high-quality work, and are skilled at presenting and writing texts in both Swedish and English. We consider a strong interest in macroeconomic issues to be a given.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Start date: As agreed

Employment type: Permanent position, probationary period may apply

Location: Office in central Stockholm

Working hours: Flexible working hours

Remote work possibility: 1 or 2 days per week

Benefits: Generous holiday conditions, pension exchange, subsidized lunch, wellness allowance, subsidized massage, and access to a gym and leader-led training sessions.

The position may be subject to security classification, and a security check including register control, security clearance interview, and special background investigation will be conducted for the final candidate. Swedish citizenship may be required for some positions.

WORKING AT THE RIKSBANK

The Riksbank is an agency under the Swedish Parliament working on behalf of citizens for a strong and secure economy. As the country's central bank, we play a key role for individuals, households, and businesses in Sweden. For over 350 years, we have explored new ways to stay at the forefront – from copper plate money to AI. Regardless of your area of expertise, we take on our assignments with pride. Together, we work for low and stable inflation, contribute to an efficient and stable financial system, and ensure that payments function smoothly, even in crises. We also issue Sweden's banknotes and coins. Read more about what it is like to work at the Riksbank here (https://www.riksbank.se/en/about-the-riksbank/join-us/what-we-offer/).

APPLY

We want your application with CV and cover letter no later than June 22. We want you to answer a number of selection questions in this recruitment. This allows you to easily apply for the position and gives us 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 degree certificates or other documents proving your education. As we are conducting ongoing selection, we look forward to receiving your application as soon as possible.

You can read more about how it works when you apply for a job at the Riksbank here (https://www.riksbank.se/en/about-the-riksbank/join-us/how-to-apply/). We look forward to hearing from you!