The Bank for International Settlements, BIS is hiring a Data Scientist / Research Analyst within the Departmental Research Support (DRS) Unit within the Monetary and Economic Department (MED).

This role is based in Basel, however, thanks to our status as an international organization, we can hire globally and welcome applications from candidates of all nationalities and located anywhere in the world. Relocation support is available for the successful candidate and their dependent family members.

This job is available as three years fixed-term.

The deadline for application is on Monday 9 February 2026 end of the day.

Purpose of the job:

Under the supervision of a line manager or more senior analysts, you will:

  • Provide research support to MED economists.
  • Bridge the gap between economics, data, and technology.
  • Enhance our analytical capabilities through your expertise.

By joining the Departmental Research Support (DRS) Unit team, you will:

  • Contribute to our mission of supporting central banks in their pursuit of monetary and financial stability.
  • Engage with emerging issues in the global economy, offering diverse challenges and learning opportunities.
  • Enjoy a team-oriented culture with opportunities for collaboration in a diverse environment.
  • Benefit from working in a unique, international environment that offers flexible, hybrid working options with a blend of onsite work from our central office location in Basel and home office.

Principal accountabilities:

  • Support economists in preparing key publications, meeting notes for central bank governors, research papers and senior management presentations.
  • Conduct data analysis, including collection, quality checks, methodology review and data presentation.
  • Develop and maintain databases to streamline internal workflows.
  • Seek out new data sources and advanced analytic methods.
  • Share knowledge and expertise in data and technology.
  • Engage in cross-functional collaborative innovation projects.

Qualifications, skills, and experience:

  • Education: Master’s degree in economics, Finance, Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Experience: Minimum 1 year of professional experience in monetary economics, macroeconomics, financial markets or data science. Mid-level career applicants are encouraged to apply.
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency in data analysis or programming tools (eg Python, R, MATLAB, Stata). Familiarity with big data technologies and AI techniques would be an advantage.
  • Economic Knowledge: Background in economics or financial markets, or a strong interest in applying technical skills in these areas.
  • Teamwork: Ability to collaborate in a multicultural environment.
  • Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to explain complex concepts to a non-expert audience.

The ideal candidate is a fast learner, eager to work across various topics with a passion for innovation.

Who we are:

Internationalism is at the core of our identity and the best representation of this is our workforce. With employees from over 66 countries and offices in nine locations, the BIS is a global organisation with a truly international workforce. By joining us, you will work in a unique, highly rewarding, and international work environment. We are committed to equal opportunities at the BIS and aim to build a workforce that reflects our global membership. We strive to attract the best talent and foster an inclusive environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including those with a breadth of professional experience. You can discover more about our inclusive working environment here.

What the BIS offers:

We want your time at BIS to be a rewarding and career-enriching experience. We offer an agile and flexible working environment with hybrid working opportunities including home office and working from abroad days. To support our international applicants, we offer relocation support that extends to your dependent family members. In addition, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including support for working families including childcare and education allowances (where applicable). Finally, we offer a genuinely unique international working environment, which will give you exposure to the global financial system and the opportunity to collaborate with passionate experts from all over the world.

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