Economist in the Area of Sustainability

Position description

Position: Full-time (part-time generally possible), permanent position
Job ID: 2024_0188_02

The Sustainability Division provides strategic advice to the Executive Board on all sustainability issues, particularly those pertaining to climate-related and environmental risks. Its work focuses on macroeconomic and financial stability policy implications as well as banking supervision and financial market aspects. The Division continues to develop the Bundesbank’s sustainability strategy, and steers and coordinates the Bundesbank’s work and contributions in this area within international bodies. In addition, it advises and supports our Executive Board member, Dr Sabine Mauderer, as she performs her tasks as Chair of the Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS).

Valuable work: your role with us

• You will analyse the macroeconomic implications of climate change and climate protection for the core tasks of the Bundesbank and the Eurosystem. You will focus on environmental and climate risks in central bank models and the application and further development of (NGFS) climate scenarios. In doing so, you will take account of national, European and international developments;
• Through your work, and in consultation with the responsible Member of the Executive Board, you will set out focal points for the Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS). You will work together with other business units to devise strategic positions for the Bundesbank and prepare these for the responsible member of the Executive Board and top-level management;
• In addition, you will coordinate the Bundesbank’s work in and for the NGFS, liaising with internal and external stakeholders.

Unique assets: your skills and qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent qualification with a focus on economics; academic work related to the economic implications of environment and climate change would be an advantage;
• Several years of professional experience in the field of sustainability with a focus on economics, e.g. in international organisations, national authorities, strategy consultation or the financial sector;
• Good knowledge of macroeconomic theory and experience in dealing with macroeconomic models, scenario analyses and stress tests;
• Experience in dealing with relevant econometric methods and tools, in particular for the economic assessment of environmental and climate changes and the resulting financial risks;
• Good knowledge of international objectives, measures and (multilateral) agreements on climate protection and sustainability; knowledge of relevant national and European regulatory frameworks and initiatives would be an advantage;
• Experience in communication and collaboration with various (international) stakeholders, participation in international forums and consensus-building with regard to environmental and/or financial topics;
• Ability to work independently, analytically and as part of a team;
• Ability to quickly familiarise yourself with new topics and issues, including under time pressure;
• Capacity to think strategically and act in a solution-oriented manner, combined with strong powers of persuasion and decision-making faculties in a complex international environment;
• Excellent command of English; prior knowledge of German is not required, but willingness to learn is essential.

Valuable work, generously rewarded

Remuneration and prospects

Remuneration in line with the wage agreement for the public sector (Tarifvertrag für den öffentlichen Dienst – TVöD) plus bank allowance, future-oriented public sector job offering reliable working conditions, international working environment, opportunity to gain civil servant status or maintain existing civil servant status (up to A15), extensive range of training opportunities, chance to participate in national and international exchanges.

New work

Good tech provision (e.g. smartphone, tablet, notebook), friendly and respectful working atmosphere, 39-hour week, 30 days of holiday, flexitime system with additional work compensated by time off in lieu, options of working from home (in Germany).

Extra benefits

Childcare services and facilities, Bundesbank-owned apartments, staff canteen, free JobTicket, good transport links (bus and train), central location.

Application instructions

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