SAFE offers a position for a
Financial Economist/Officer at the Policy Center (m/w/d)
(full-time/tempo parziale / salary group E13 TV-H / fixed-term for 2 years)
limited to two years with the possibility of an extension, starting at the earliest possible date.
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 (Master plus at least two years of working experience or Ph.D.) in economics, finance, law, or a similar discipline
- You demonstrate strong analytical, quantitative, and research skills
- You show strong interest in current issues related to financial regulation and/or green finance and /or law & finance, 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 is not a requirement, but would be an 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 promoting the inclusion of people with disabilities and encourage them to apply.
Interested?
We look forward to receiving your application with a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a writing sample, and references on demand. Please apply online via our career portal >> Career | Leibniz Institute SAFE (safe-frankfurt.de)
Deadline for the submission is 2 November 2025.
If you have any further questions, please contact Ursula Albrecht (albrecht@safe-frankfurt.de, or by phone via 069 798-30091).