Research Analyst Positions in Financial Economics
feb. 19, 2026
The Swedish House of Finance at the Stockholm School of Economics seeks applications for full-time pre-doctoral research analyst positions in empirical financial economics, to start on or after 1 July 2026 (subject to agreement).
Applicants should submit a CV, transcripts, and cover letter via VARBI by March 31, 2026.
The positions will suit intellectually curious candidates who intend to gain experience of research in (financial) economics before applying to a top-level PhD program in economics, finance, or another social science. As a research analyst, you will be working on cutting-edge data-intensive research projects in collaboration with fellow pre-docs and under the supervision of Associate Professor Marieke Bos and Professor Ramin Baghai.
The topics include the behavioral economic drivers of debt and default, as well as the relationship between corporate financial decisions, mental illness, and the risk-taking of employees and their families.
A pre-doc position serves as an ideal bridge between university and PhD program for students interested in empirical research in economics or finance. Our previous pre-docs are now either enrolled in top-level PhD programs or working in industry as data scientists or financial analysts.
The successful candidates will be based full time in Stockholm.
Job qualifications
Applicants should be completing (or have recently completed) a Master’s degree with a focus on (financial) mathematics, mathematical finance, (mathematical) statistics, economics or an equivalent degree (e.g. computer science) that includes a significant share of programming. We want you to have good numerical analytical abilities, an interest in economics, and advanced programming skills, preferably in Stata and or Python. Excellent spoken and written English is a requirement.
About the School and the Swedish House of Finance
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 Swedishbusiness and financial community. The Swedish House of Finance, is one of the leading centers of financial research in Europe.
The Swedish House of Finance at 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.
| Type of employment | Special fixed-term employment |
|---|---|
| Contract type | Full time |
| First day of employment | According to agreement |
| Salary | According to agreement |
| Number of positions | 1 |
| Full-time equivalent | 100 |
| City | Stockholm |
| County | Stockholms län |
| Country | Sweden |
| Reference number | 2026/13 |
| Contact |
Marieke Bos, marieke.bos@hhs.se |
| Published | 18.Feb.2026 |
| Last application date | 31.Mar.2026 |