Economist (ESCB/IO) in the International Policy Analysis Division

Join the International Policy Analysis Division in the Directorate General International and European Relations as an Economist. The Directorate General prepares policy positions for the ECB, the Eurosystem and the European System of Central Banks on European and global macroeconomic and financial issues.

You will be part of a team of about 25 members of staff responsible for preparing policy positions, analysis and briefings on global international markets, including exchange rates, capital markets and commodities, to support the Governing Council’s decision-making. The team also prepares policy positions and analysis on issues relating to the international monetary system, the international role of the euro, the international financial architecture, global financial stability risks and the global dimension of central bank policies. In addition, the team analyses issues relating to activities of the G7, the G20, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) and supports the ECB’s representation in these fora.

The Division is currently working on major global policy topics such as global imbalances, geopolitical fragmentation, technological innovation and the digitalisation of money.

General information

Type of contract Short-term contract, which may be extended to up to 36 months subject to individual performance and organisational needs

Contract end date 30.09.2027

Who can apply? EU nationals working for national central banks of the ESCB, international governmental organisations or other employers performing central banking or banking supervision tasks within the framework of the Eurosystem

Closing date 17.08.2026

Your role

• Contribute to the analysis of exchange rates, commodity markets, international financial issues and/or global interlinkages.
• Conduct analysis using, and/or contribute to the further development of, models or tools in the Division’s areas of competence.
• Develop policy positions and carry out substantive analytical work on issues related to global governance and the international monetary and financial system.
• Contribute to the preparation of briefings on issues related to international fora, including meetings of the G7, G20, IMF and BIS, within the Division’s area of expertise.
• Contribute to ECB publications and external communications.

The position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the analysis of international topics, helping to shape the ECB’s policy views. You will be part of a multicultural team that strives for continuous innovation to make a positive impact on the lives of European citizens.

Qualifications, experience and skills

Essential

• A master's degree or equivalent in economics, international finance or another relevant field.
• At least four years’ professional experience, excluding internships and traineeships, in analysing global policy issues, global capital markets and/or international financial issues.
• Track record in preparing and communicating policy-related material in non-technical terms, both orally and in writing.
• An advanced (C1) command of English and an intermediate (B1) command of at least one other official language of the EU.

Desired

• A PhD in economics, finance or another relevant field.
• An excellent understanding of macroeconomics and international financial markets.
• Experience in applied empirical work and in the application of econometric methods and/or structural modelling for policy analysis.
• Experience in preparing and/or coordinating policy-related material.
• A publication record in areas related to the Division’s fields of interest.

You engage collaboratively with others. You pursue team goals and learn willingly from other people’s diverse perspectives. You signal any need for change by explaining it and proposing alternative solutions. You analyse complex information effectively and can evaluate different views to arrive at solutions. You know and anticipate stakeholder needs. You are motivated to contribute to the ECB’s mission, to serve the citizens of the EU as a member of a public institution and to work with colleagues from all over Europe. You are motivated to be part of the team and to develop and use your skills and competencies to achieve the aims of this position.

Further information

The contract offered will be short-term ESCB/IO, with appointment for 12 months as of the exact starting date of the selected person, extendable to up to 36 months. Candidates must have a contract of employment with their home institution for a period of at least one year beyond the duration of the ECB contract being offered.