The Leibniz Institute SAFE is seeking to fill the position of a
Financial Economist at the Policy Center (m/w/d)
Timeframe
full time/part time
Fixed-Term
2 years
Payment
TV-H E13
Start
at the earliest possible date
The Leibniz Institute for Financial Research SAFE - Sustainable Architecture for Finance in Europe - (www.safe-frankfurt.de) promotes scientific research, transfer work to the public and independent policy advice on all aspects relating to the structure and functioning of the financial system. It aims to contribute to strengthening a sustainable and resilient financial system that drives innovation and serves the needs of the economy and citizens. Researchers from the fields of economics, law, and political science collaborate at SAFE.
The Policy Center is SAFE's second pillar and complements the research areas. The mission of the Policy Center is to support the Institute's researchers in appropriately and effectively contributing their findings and research-based policy recommendations to the policy and regulatory debate. The Financial Economist will contribute to research and writing for our policy publications and help organize events and policy meetings. The position requires strong research, writing, and analytical skills, along with the ability to work effectively with other researchers in SAFE. A strong interest in interdisciplinary topics in Financial Economics is also very important.Your tasks:
- You will provide content and organizational support to the Policy Center
- You will maintain a regular exchange with SAFE’s research team
- You will provide substantive support to research groups in preparing comments or positions as a basis for academic policy advice
- You will support active Policy Center projects through independent research work
- You will identify relevant scientific literature on economics and finance, regulations, and other policy documents as well as formulate briefings on them
- You will identify opportunities for empirical analysis for policy work, using market data and producing didactical graphs
- You will support the design and organization of workshops, lectures, and conferences of the Policy Center
Your profile:
- You have an excellent university degree in economics, finance, or a similar discipline (Ph.D. desirable)
- You demonstrate strong analytical, quantitative, and research skills
- You show strong interest in current issues related to optimal financial regulation, ideally evidenced by relevant academic work or professional experience
- You have a structured working style and show the ability to work in a team, independently, and have a high service orientation
- You write and speak fluently in English, German skills are considered an additional asset
We offer:
We offer you a dynamic and very collegial working atmosphere in an international team with flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes, the creative and inspiring environment of an academic institution, the modern infrastructure and attractive working environment in the House of Finance on the Westend Campus of Goethe University Frankfurt, as well as excellent contacts to leading representatives from academia, politics, supervision, and the financial industry.
Your remuneration will be in accordance with the standards of the public services wage agreement of the State of Hesse (TV-H E 13). The employment contract has an initial duration of 2 years, with the prospect of extension. We offer the possibility of working part-time.
SAFE seeks to increase the share of women in research and thus strongly encourages female scholars to apply. We are also committed to promote the inclusion of persons with disabilities and therefore invites them in particular to apply.