The Swiss National Bank, as an independent central bank, pursues a monetary policy that serves the interests of the country as a whole. It ensures price stability and thus helps to create the conditions for favourable economic development.
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Intern in International Policy Analysis (80% - 100%)
The International Policy Analysis unit conducts research and analysis on international issues of relevance to the SNB. The internship offers candidates the opportunity to work closely with our experienced economists, to develop their own analytical skills and to gain insight into the SNB's decision-making process. The internship lasts 13 months. Start date: 1 July 2026 or by arrangement. Our offices are centrally located in Zurich.
Your role
- Contributing to empirical projects on international economic policy issues;
- Collecting, evaluating and visualising data;
- Creating, maintaining and analysing databases, as well as conducting econometric and statistical analyses.
Your profile
- Master’s degree in economics (completed or near completion) or ongoing PhD studies in economics or a related field;
- Very good knowledge of international macroeconomics; research experience in this area is an advantage;
- Sound knowledge of econometrics and very good programming skills in software like Stata, R, MATLAB or Python; experience in handling large datasets is an advantage;
- Very good English language skills and good knowledge of German or French;
- Strong personal motivation, team spirit, strong sense of responsibility and ability to work in an autonomous and results-oriented manner.
What we offer
We offer a responsible and challenging position in a friendly environment within an organisation that will support and encourage you in your professional and personal development. Our modern working conditions promote work-life balance and include the opportunity of flexible working and working from home.
The SNB respects the different needs and experiences of its employees and promotes diversity. It attaches high importance to ensuring equal opportunities and equal treatment. We offer fair compensation in line with market conditions and performance.
Further information is available on our website: Swiss National Bank - The SNB as an employer.
We look forward to hearing from you. Please send us your cover letter and full application using our online applications tool.
Swiss National Bank
Human Resources | Alex Allenspach
www.snb.ch