ECONOMIST – STATISTICIAN / EXTERNAL STATISTICS (m/f/d) - Career A1

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

ECONOMIST – STATISTICIAN / EXTERNAL STATISTICS (m/f/d) - career A1

Full time - (ref. 10/ST21/2026)

Your mission:

Within the External Statistics, Financial Accounts and Public Finance section, you compile and analyse Luxembourg’s Balance of Payments / International Investment Position data.

Your responsibilities:

• You integrate survey data from financial institutions and external data into Luxembourg’s external statistics.
• You perform data quality checks on the collected data and monitor the quality of the statistical production process.
• You consolidate data from multiple sources.
• You make sure Luxembourgish statistics follow BPM standards.
• You work in close collaboration with other units at the Statistics Department and STATEC.
• You ensure regular contact with the ECB and participate in the work carried out in the various international fora dealing with b.o.p./i.i.p..
• You occasionally ensure the drafting of ad-hoc studies and publications for external (bulletins, press releases) and internal (briefing notes) users.

Your profile:

• You have a Master’s degree in economics, finance or statistics ;
• You have a professional experience in compiling macroeconomic statistics ;
• You demonstrate the following skills :
  • Strong understanding of statistical standards : SNA, BPM, etc. ;
  • Strong understanding of accounting standards : IFRS, Lux GAAP, US GAAP, etc. ;
  • Proficient in the use of common office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) ;
  • Good knowledge of statistical software, the knowledge of SAS software is an advantage ;
  • Fluent in French and English, the knowledge of German and Luxembourgish is an asset ;
  • Excellent drafting skills ;
  • Sense of organization and ability to work in a team and independently.

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: 21 June 2026