Are you ready for Europe's next economic challenges?
The EU institutions are currently looking for experienced economists in the fields of financial economics and macroeconomics. If you have a background working in an economic or financial institution, public administration, a supervisory body or an academic or research institution, then this could be the job for you!
FINANCIAL ECONOMIST
Main tasks:
- surveillance and analysis of financial markets or market segments of the Member States, the euro area and the EU;
- analysis and assessment of the viability, performance and sustainability of financial institutions and markets in Member States;
- support with drafting and assessment of policies related to the deepening of the Economic and Monetary Union and the regulation of financial markets, institutions and infrastructure;
- development of legislation related to the completion of the Banking Union and the Capital Markets Union.
Qualification and experience required:
To apply for this position, you need either a university degree of at least 4 years in economics, maths, statistics, econometrics or finance, followed by at least 6 years' professional experience in financial or economic matters or in analysis, or a university degree of at least 3 years in the same fields followed by at least 7 years' professional experience.
MACROECONOMIST
Main tasks:
- surveying macroeconomic developments and policies of the Member States, the euro area and the EU;
- preparing economic forecasts;
- conducting empirical analysis or model simulation on economic policies;
- liaising with key international stakeholders.
Qualification and experience required:
To apply for this position, you need either a university degree of at least 4 years in economics, maths or statistics followed by at least 6 years'professional experience in macroeconomics or macroeconomic statistics, or a university degree of at least 3 years from the same fields followed by at least 7 years' professional experience.
For both positions you must be an EU citizen and know at least 2 official EU languages, one at minimum C1 level (thorough knowledge) and the other at minimum B2 level (satisfactory knowledge). One of your languages must be French, English or German. For more information on the selection requirements, procedures and how to apply, please visit https://epso.europa.eu/apply/job-offers/competition/2272/description_en.
Deadline for application: 19 December 2017 at 12.00 midday, Brussels time.
Reference: EPSO/AD/339/17
