Chief Economist

Sveriges Riksbank is the central bank of Sweden, located in Stockholm. Our main tasks include ensuring low and stable inflation over time, contributing to the stability and efficiency of the financial system, and facilitating payments.

We are seeking a full-time Visiting Research Economist for a period of up to twelve months, with a starting date around September 2025. As a Research Economist, you will conduct research in areas of importance to central banking, aiming to publish papers in well-established academic journals. You will also provide support and advice to policy departments and the Riksbank Executive Board. The Research Division hosts international seminars, organises conferences, and has an active visitors' program.

Candidates should have expertise in monetary economics, macroeconomics, econometrics, financial markets, financial stability, banking, or payments. Senior researchers require at least three years' experience and a solid publication record. Junior candidates need to have obtained a PhD in economics, statistics, or finance, or be close to completing their degree. They must demonstrate the ability to present complex issues effectively and communicate research results to policymakers.

The working languages at the Research Division are English and Swedish. Proficiency in Swedish is not required. We offer a competitive compensation package and are an equal opportunity employer. To enhance team diversity, we encourage applications from female candidates.