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Bank for International Settlements (BIS)

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The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) invites applications for the position of Economist / Senior Economist / Principal Economist in its Monetary and Economic Department (MED). We are looking for talented candidates to join our global team.

As a forum for global central bank cooperation, the BIS plays a pivotal role in fostering collaboration among the world’s central banks. Economists in MED conduct cutting-edge research and provide in-depth analysis of key policy issues, serving as a hub for the central banking community. Their work reaches a global audience, including senior policymakers in central banks and supervisory authorities, academic researchers, policy experts, and financial market professionals.

By joining MED as an Economist / Senior Economist / Principal Economist you will have the opportunity to:

• conduct innovative research on a wide range of topics relevant to central banks and regulators,
• contribute to the preparation of policy notes for high-level meetings of central bank officials,
• participate in policy committees and working groups,
• provide expert advise to senior management within your area of expertise,
• enjoy a unique, international environment that offers flexible, hybrid working arrangements, blending onsite collaboration with home office options.

Qualifications and requirements:

• a PhD in economics or finance, preferably in the areas headlined (Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics, International Finance, General Financial Markets, Financial Institutions and Services);
• a genuine interest in policy-oriented research;
• proven track record in identifying and addressing complex policy issues; and
• excellent writing and communication skills in English.

Who we are:

The Bank for International Settlements is a diverse organisation with colleagues from over 60 countries. By joining us, you will work in a unique, highly rewarding, and international environment. We want the best people to work for us. At the BIS, we value diversity in all its forms, including with respect to the breadth of professional experience.

What the BIS offers:

We want your time at BIS to be a rewarding and career-enriching experience. We offer an agile and flexible working environment with hybrid working opportunities including home office and working from abroad days. To support our international applicants, we offer relocation support that extends to your dependent family members. In addition, thanks to our ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including support for working families including childcare and education allowances (where applicable). Finally, we offer a genuinely unique international working environment, which will give you exposure to the global financial system and the opportunity to collaborate with passionate experts from all over the world.

Please apply with your CV, at least one recent research paper and three letters of reference via the link below by 30 November 2025. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed virtually. Candidates invited to the final round interview (which might take place on-site) will be asked to present a research paper in a 60-minute seminar, followed by interviews.

Please note that you should submit your application for this role only to one of these platforms: JOE/ASSA/SSRN.