Economist – Sustainable Finance

Deadline for applications: Sunday 21 September 2025, 23:59 CET

Start date: January 2026

Bruegel is looking for a Brussels-based researcher with expertise in the area of financial services and sustainability disclosure policy. This position can be either full time or part time, as long as the researcher is able to produce top-class analysis and work productively with colleagues on how to improve sustainable finance, including transition finance, and develop its links with mainstream capital markets.

To apply, candidates must hold a valid work permit or be authorised to work in Belgium.

Applicants must hold a PhD in Economics from a leading university or be in enrolled in a doctoral programme. 

What Bruegel offers

Established in 2005, Bruegel is the European think tank that specialises in economics. Bruegel’s mission is to improve the quality of economic policy with open and fact-based research, analysis and debate. Committed to independence, impartiality, openness and excellence, Bruegel offers a stimulating research and policy environment. Researchers contribute to Bruegel’s intellectual community and collaborate with other Fellows and the communication and development teams under the guidance of the Director. The successful candidate will have access to Bruegel’s expansive network to discuss and disseminate research findings and interact with policy makers and other stakeholders. 

Requirements

• Strong knowledge in applied economics;
• Ability to analyse policy-relevant issues;
• A good understanding of the EU and of financial market dynamics;
• Data, programming and empirical skills; knowledge of data manipulation languages (e.g. SQL, Apache Pig, Python) is an advantage;
• Ability to contribute to all our publication types including Bruegel’s podcasts and events;
• Dedication to high quality and accurate work, within short deadlines when necessary;
• Strong organisational and planning skills;
• Outstanding writing and communications skills;
• Knowledge of English language at a professional level. Knowledge of another European language is a plus;
• Willingness to develop outreach skills and interact with the media;
• Willing to contribute to the organisation of events;
• Willingness to travel to participate in international events and engage with relevant stakeholders on a national and EU level.

Application procedure

To apply, please submit your application to recruitment@bruegel.org with the subject line: “Economist_Sustainable Finance _Applicant’s name”.

Your application must be submitted by Sunday 21^st September 2025, 23:59 CET.

It must contain the following documents, in one single PDF document (merged):

1. an updated CV,
2. A cover letter (including the candidate’s motivation to work in a European policy think-tank), and
3. a writing sample (for example, a job market paper or a recently published paper)

Applications with missing documents and/or that do not meet the above-mentioned requirements will NOT be considered.

Because of the high number of applications that we usually receive, we are unfortunately unable to reply to all applicants. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted within a few weeks. 

Bruegel is committed to ensure equal opportunities and treatment for all, by ensuring that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, religion, ethnic or national origins, gender, marital status, caring responsibilities, sexual orientation, disability or chronic illness.

Bruegel is a European think tank working in the field of international economics. Established in 2005, Bruegel is independent and non-doctrinal. Its mission is to improve the quality of economic policy with open and fact-based research, analysis and debate. We are committed to impartiality, openness and excellence. Bruegel’s membership includes European Member State governments, international corporations and institutions. For more information about Bruegel, please consult: www.bruegel.org