Start your career as an economist in the Economic Secretariat

Are you a newly graduated economist with an interest in data, analysis and the financial foundation of society? Do you want to work with unique datasets and complex analyses that have a direct impact on the stability of the Danish financial sector? Then you are the person we are looking for for the Economic Secretariat at the Financial Supervisory Authority.

Become part of a strong professional community

With us you will have a central role in securing a robust and well-functioning financial sector. You will become part of an engaged team where we are passionate about data analysis, risk assessment and communication – and where your professional development is in focus from day one.

We are looking for you who

• Have a relevant economics master's degree (e.g. cand.polit., cand.oecon., cand.merc. or similar)
• Are newly graduated or have up to a couple of years of experience
• Have strong analytical abilities and are motivated to work in a structured way with complex issues
• Thrive with responsibility and independence, but also value sparring and collaboration
• Want to work with large data sets and statistical software such as R
• Can communicate complex analyses clearly – both in writing and visually

Your tasks will include

• In-depth analyses of lending to Danish companies and households based on unique data from the Financial Supervisory Authority and the National Bank
• Monitoring and analysis of development in the Danish mortgage market
• Development and optimization of the Financial Supervisory Authority's data usage and analysis methods
• Participation in international supervisory work

We offer

• A steep learning curve and the possibility of quickly taking on responsibility
• Professional sparring and support from experienced colleagues
• A meaningful job where your analyses contribute to the economy's stability

Are you ready to make your mark on the financial sector of the future? We look forward to receiving your application!

What are your terms of employment?

You will be employed under the current collective agreement between AC and the Ministry of Finance and will be subject to the internal guidelines that apply to all employees at the Financial Supervisory Authority. A criminal record certificate must be shown upon employment.

We have an internal career and competency program, and when it comes to working conditions, we are also an attractive workplace. We offer flexitime, a canteen scheme, massage scheme, laundry scheme, free parking and football, running and badminton clubs.

How to apply

Submit your application via our electronic application system at finanstilsynet.dk no later than Sunday, 1 November 2026. Remember to upload your CV, graduation certificates and other relevant attachments with your application. We do not consider applications submitted in any other way.

We expect to conduct interviews in weeks 46 and 47.

Questions?

If you have any questions, you are welcome to call Head of Office Niki Saabye at telephone number 33 55 82 60 or Deputy Head Morten Harpøth Johansen at telephone number 33 55 84 34.

Information about salary and terms of employment can be obtained by contacting HR Recruitment Partner Iben Schulin-Zeuthen at tel. 91 33 70 80.

You can read more about the Financial Supervisory Authority at www.finanstilsynet.dk – particularly under the heading “Careers”. You can also find us on LinkedIn by searching for Finanstilsynet Danmark.