Expert Analyst of Econometric Modeling

Job description:
Preparation of specific and comprehensive macroeconomic analyses and long-term forecasts, including the identification and assessment of potential risks in this area. Development of complex econometric models.

Description of key responsibilities:
•    Prepares comprehensive analyses and forecasts in the areas of monetary policy, the real economy and public finances, based on macroeconomic models.
•    Formulates summary conclusions on the results and properties of macroeconomic models.
•    Prepares inputs for monetary policy documents and reports of the NBS.
•    Develops, verifies and processes complex econometric models for forecasting purposes.
•    Conducts specialised economic analyses and forecasts of macroeconomic indicators.
•    Prepares opinions, discussion contributions and other expert materials for meetings of senior NBS representatives in international institutions.
•    Represents the NBS and carries out tasks arising from membership in working groups at the ECB and other international institutions.

Requirements for the position:

Qualification profile:
•    Education: completed or expected PhD in Economics, Finance or in a related field with a significant quantitative component (experience in applied economic analysis from a policy institution would be an asset).
Or
Master’s degree in Economics or in a related field with a significant quantitative component and 5 years of experience from a policy or research institution (less experienced applicants can be considered as well)
•    Area of expertise: economics, mathematics, econometrics or related quantitative fields.

Professional profile:
•    Language skills: excellent command of English; knowledge of Slovak is not a requirement.
•    IT skills: active programming skills in at least one of the following: Python, MATLAB or R.

Personal and interpersonal competencies:
•    ability to work independently 
•    reliability and sense of responsibility 
•    initiative 
•    creativity 
•    ability to work well in a team 
•    focus on delivering results
•    analytical, complex and conceptual thinking 
•    ability to represent the NBS professionally

Basic salary component: from 2400 €

The specific salary level will depend on the selected candidate’s education, previous work experience and professional expertise.

We offer a range of benefits, including:
•    flexible working hours 
•    occasional work from home 
•    one additional week of annual leave beyond the statutory entitlement 
•    5 extra days of paid leave 
•    eligibility for quarterly performance bonuses 
•    contribution to supplementary pension savings 
•    professional development and training opportunities 
•    access to an in-house professional library

Additional information:

The National Bank of Slovakia is Slovakia’s central bank and part of the Eurosystem / European System of Central Banks. Our ambition is to further strengthen our role as a highly regarded, medium-sized European central bank that uses strong analytical expertise to make an active and valuable contribution to Eurosystem policy discussions.

We are looking for a motivated colleague to join our international team in the Economic and Monetary Analysis Department of the National Bank of Slovakia. The position combines policy-relevant research with practical policy analysis. Its primary focus is on monetary policy, while also covering its interactions with other areas relevant for central banking, such as fiscal policy, climate-related issues and financial stability.

The team contributes to the National Bank of Slovakia’s monetary policy work within the Eurosystem. Its work spans a wide range of activities — from communicating monetary policy issues in an accessible way to the wider public, through preparing briefings and analytical inputs for NBS management and Eurosystem policy discussions, to conducting policy-relevant research.

In practice, the work may involve analysing inflation dynamics, monetary transmission, financial conditions, inflation expectations, sovereign bond markets, uncertainty and external shocks, as well as developing analytical tools to support policy preparation and management briefings.

The role is well suited for candidates who would like to work close to real-time policy debates while also developing analytical tools and research projects with practical relevance. Given the size and role of the team, the successful candidate would have the opportunity to work on a broad range of topics, interact closely with senior colleagues and management, and contribute directly to policy preparation within both the NBS and the Eurosystem.

Expected start date: 1 October 2026, or by agreement.

Application deadline:

Are you interested in this position and would like to apply? Please click below on “More Information”. The application deadline is 5 July 2026.

Further information on the processing of personal data is available at: https://www.nbs.sk/sk/ochrana-osobnych-udajov.

The position is open to applicants regardless of gender.

To apply, please send your curriculum vitae and cover letter here: https://kariera.nbs.sk/1716-expert-analyst-of-econometric-modeling

For further information about the vacancy, please contact Juraj Falath, Head of the Monetary Policy Analysis Section, by email at juraj.falath@nbs.sk
 

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