Financial Economist at the Policy Center (m/w/d)

Leibniz Institute for Financial Research SAFE – Sustainable Architecture for Finance in Europe; Frankfurt; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading financial research institute in Frankfurt is seeking a Financial Economist to support its Policy Center. The ideal candidate holds a degree in economics or finance and has strong analytical and research skills. Responsibilities include providing organizational support, conducting research, and preparing policy recommendations. The position offers a collegial work environment, public service remuneration according to Hesse standards, and the possibility of part-time work.

Leistungen

Dynamic working atmosphere

Modern infrastructure

International team with flat hierarchies

Qualifikationen

• Fluent in English, with German skills considered an asset.
• Strong interest in financial regulation backed by academic or professional work.

Aufgaben

• Provide content and organizational support to the Policy Center.
• Maintain exchange with the research team.
• Support research groups in policy advice preparations.
• Conduct independent research for active Policy Center projects.
• Identify relevant literature and produce briefings.
• Conduct empirical analysis using market data.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Research skills

Teamwork

Service orientation

Ausbildung

Excellent university degree in economics or finance

Ph.D. in relevant field (desirable)

Jobbeschreibung

The Leibniz Institute SAFE is seeking to fill the position of a Financial Economist at the Policy Center (m/w/d).

Job Overview

The Leibniz Institute for Financial Research SAFE - Sustainable Architecture for Finance in Europe - 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide content and organizational support to the Policy Center
• Maintain a regular exchange with SAFE’s research team
• Provide substantive support to research groups in preparing comments or positions as a basis for academic policy advice
• Support active Policy Center projects through independent research work
• Identify relevant scientific literature on economics and finance, regulations, and other policy documents as well as formulate briefings on them
• Identify opportunities for empirical analysis for policy work, using market data and producing didactical graphs
• Support the design and organization of workshops, lectures, and conferences of the Policy Center

Requirements

• An excellent university degree in economics, finance, or a similar discipline (Ph.D. desirable)
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and research skills
• Strong interest in current issues related to optimal financial regulation, ideally evidenced by relevant academic work or professional experience
• A structured working style and the ability to work in a team, independently, and have a high service orientation
• Fluent in English, German skills are considered an additional asset

What 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.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit their application by 02.11.2025 using the online application portal. We look forward to receiving your application with a cover letter, curriculum vitae, writing sample, and certificates, references on demand.

If you have any questions, please contact Ursula Albrecht via email [e-mail] or via phone [phone].