ECONOMIST - ÉCONOMISTE (m/f/d) - Career A1

The Banque centrale du Luxembourg (BCL), member of the Eurosystem, is currently seeking to recruit a(n):

ECONOMIST (m/f/d) - career A1

Your mission:

You will contribute to the analysis of monetary policy issues with a focus on the banking sector. In addition to policy-related tasks, you will have the opportunity to conduct research related to monetary policy.

Your responsibilities:

• Monitoring financial markets and macroeconomic developments in the euro area and Luxembourg to contribute to briefings on recent developments;
• Analysis of banking data and financial/capital markets for monetary policy purposes;
• Preparation of briefing notes, reports and publications on monetary policy;
• Participation in national and international meetings related to monetary policy;
• Preparation and presentation of policy notes and research for BCL publications and academic journals/conferences.

Your profile:

• Master degree in economics or finance. A PhD would represent an advantage;
• Ability to handle large datasets from different sources and analyze them using econometric techniques prospectively with the help of AI;
• Knowledge of monetary policy and the banking sector;
• Background in central banking, monetary policy or academic research would be an advantage;
• Excellent command of English and working knowledge of French. Knowledge of Luxembourgish would represent an advantage;
• Ability to communicate efficiently to peers, managers and policymakers;
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team;
• Readiness to continuously improve your skills and knowledge.

To apply, please complete the online application questions and submit your latest CV, your motivation letter as well as copy of your diploma(s).

Before signing the contract, the candidates need to present an extract of the criminal record (bulletin n°3) dating from less than 2 months. A higher education diploma obtained abroad has to be formally recognized through registration in the register of academic education by the Ministry of Higher Education and Research (MESR).

Deadline for applications: 5th May 2025