Senior/Principal Economist

The BIS is looking for experienced economists to join the team in Basel.

We are interested in receiving applications from economists with relevant work experience in central banking, international financial institutions or academia.   

This role is based in Basel, Switzerland however, thanks to our status as an international organization, we can hire globally and welcome applications from candidates of all nationalities and located anywhere in the world. Relocation support is available for the successful candidate and their dependent family members.

Please note that this role is offered as a 3-year fixed-term contract.

Purpose of the role: 

Join the BIS and play a pivotal role in fostering high-level policy dialogue and advancing policy-relevant research. Our work focuses on key issues relevant to the global central bank community, particularly the 63 BIS shareholder central banks.

In this role, you will contribute directly to this mission by shaping and conducting policy analysis and policy-oriented research on critical topics such as monetary policy, financial stability, financial markets, innovation and the digital economy, as well as macroeconomic issues. Your work will help inform decision-making, strengthen collaboration, and support the stability and growth of economies worldwide.

By Joining the Monetary and Economic Department, you will:

• Engage with impactful and diverse topics: Contribute to a wide range of issues critical to central banks, aligning your work with your own research interests while maintaining your areas of expertise.

• Collaborate in a dynamic and supportive environment: Work as part of a team of internationally renowned economists, benefiting from international collaboration and knowledge sharing with colleagues at central banks, international organisations, and academics.

• Build connections across a global network: Join a collaborative network of economists, central bankers and academics, fostering open dialogue on key monetary and financial issues.

Principal accountabilities: 

• Prepare background notes for meetings of central bank governors and other senior level meetings. 

• Conduct economic research with a focus on core missions of central banks: monetary policy, macroeconomics, financial stability and financial markets, innovation and the digital economy. 

• Monitor economic developments.

Qualifications, skills, and experience: 

• A PhD in economics or finance with broad ranging experience, or a MA/MSc with relevant research experience gained at a central bank, international financial institution or academia. 

• A strong research record and a proven ability to identify and address policy issues relevant to central banks, such as monetary policy, macroeconomics, financial markets and institutions, financial technology, payments and the digital economy, and economic growth and productivity. 

• Excellent drafting and communication skills in English. 

Internationalism is at the core of our identity and the best representation of this is our workforce. With employees from over 66 countries and offices in nine locations, the BIS is a global organisation with a truly international workforce. By joining us, you will work in a unique, highly rewarding, and international work environment. We are committed to equal opportunities at the BIS and aim to build a workforce that reflects our global membership. We strive to attract the best talent and foster an inclusive environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including those with a breadth of professional experience. You can discover more about our inclusive working environment here.  

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, 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 note that the deadline for applications is Monday 25 August end of day CEST.