Research Analyst Position in Financial Economics (full-time)

Handelshögskolan i Stockholm; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 420,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Swedish business school in Stockholm is seeking applications for a full-time Research Analyst position in Financial Economics. Ideal candidates are those who recently completed a Master's in finance or economics, looking to gain research experience before pursuing a PhD. Strong quantitative skills and programming abilities in Stata and Python are essential. Proficiency in English is required. Applications are due by February 1, 2026.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have strong quantitative skills.
• Outstanding programming skills in Stata and Python are expected.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Conduct empirical research in financial economics.
• Assist in various financing projects as part of the Department of Finance.
• Prepare reports and analyze financial data.

Skills

Quantitative skills

Programming in Stata

Programming in Python

Excellent spoken and written English

Education

Master’s degree in finance or economics

Tools

Stata

Python

Job description

Research Analyst Position in Financial Economics (full-time)

Department of Finance

The Department of Finance at the Stockholm School of Economics seeks applications for one full-time pre-doctoral research analyst position in empirical financial economics to start on or after 1 July 2026 (subject to agreement).

The position will suit intellectually curious candidates who are completing or have recently completed a Masters in finance or economics and intend to gain experience of research in financial economics before applying to a top-level PhD program in finance or economics.

The successful candidate will be based full-time in Stockholm.

Applicants should be completing (or have recently completed) a Master’s degree in finance or economics and have strong quantitative skills. Outstanding programming skills are expected in both Stata and Python. Excellent spoken and written English is a requirement.

The Stockholm School of Economics is a private and independent institution located in central Stockholm. It is the premier place for undergraduate, graduate and executive education in Sweden, with a unique relationship to the Swedish business and financial community. The Department of Finance is one of the leading centers of financial research in Europe.

SSE is committed to a balanced gender distribution and values a variety of backgrounds and experiences among our employees. We therefore welcome all applicants regardless of their gender, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, disability, sexual orientation, age, or religion or other beliefs. We strive to have a fair and inclusive recruitment process.

Application procedure

Applicants should submit a CV, transcripts, and cover letter via VARBI by February 1, 2026.