Research Officer (Monetary and Financial Markets)
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Centre for Economic Transition Transition Expertise (CETEx)
Research Officer (Monetary and Financial Markets)
Salary from £43,277 to £51,714 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £55,497 pa inclusive of London allowance
Funding for this appointment is available for 12 months, with strong possibility for extension subject to funding.
The Global School of Sustainability has established a new Centre for Economic Transition Expertise (CETEx), focused on leveraging, strengthening and amplifying research, and developing well targeted policy analysis and other outputs, by convening policymakers, and by providing technical support, assistance and capacity-building. This new centre will support the reforms necessary to deliver sustainable, inclusive and resilient economies and financial systems around the world.
CETEx is seeking to appoint a Research Officer to work within the Monetary and Financial Markets pillar of the centre, contributing to a programme focused on financial policy supporting transition to low carbon, resilient, sustainable economies. The post holder will develop and lead on long-term research projects in collaboration with research and policy staff. They will conduct empirically grounded research on the impact, effectiveness and coordination of transition policies, climate scenario analysis, or other monetary and financial market topics.
Candidates will hold, or be close to completing, a PhD in economics, finance, or a closely related field. They will have experience analysing and researching the financial and/or macroeconomic consequences of climate change and the green transition, and will possess advanced quantitative research skills, for example in climate stress testing, risk modelling or scenario analysis. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential, including the ability to present complex research findings accessibly to policy audiences. Experience of engaging with central banks, financial supervisors or financial market participants would be an advantage.
We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave, hybrid working, and excellent training and development opportunities.
For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document , job description and the person specification .
If you have any technical queries with applying on the online system, please use the “contact us” links at the bottom of the LSE Jobs page. Should you have any queries about the role, please email gri.hr@lse.ac.uk
The closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 26 April 2026 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.
Centre for Economic Transition Transition Expertise (CETEx)
Research Officer (Monetary and Financial Markets)
Salary from £43,277 to £51,714 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £55,497 pa inclusive of London allowance
Funding for this appointment is available for 12 months, with strong possibility for extension subject to funding.
The Global School of Sustainability has established a new Centre for Economic Transition Expertise (CETEx), focused on leveraging, strengthening and amplifying research, and developing well targeted policy analysis and other outputs, by convening policymakers, and by providing technical support, assistance and capacity-building. This new centre will support the reforms necessary to deliver sustainable, inclusive and resilient economies and financial systems around the world.
CETEx is seeking to appoint a Research Officer to work within the Monetary and Financial Markets pillar of the centre, contributing to a programme focused on financial policy supporting transition to low carbon, resilient, sustainable economies. The post holder will develop and lead on long-term research projects in collaboration with research and policy staff. They will conduct empirically grounded research on the impact, effectiveness and coordination of transition policies, climate scenario analysis, or other monetary and financial market topics.
Candidates will hold, or be close to completing, a PhD in economics, finance, or a closely related field. They will have experience analysing and researching the financial and/or macroeconomic consequences of climate change and the green transition, and will possess advanced quantitative research skills, for example in climate stress testing, risk modelling or scenario analysis. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential, including the ability to present complex research findings accessibly to policy audiences. Experience of engaging with central banks, financial supervisors or financial market participants would be an advantage.
We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave, hybrid working, and excellent training and development opportunities.
For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document , job description and the person specification .
If you have any technical queries with applying on the online system, please use the “contact us” links at the bottom of the LSE Jobs page. Should you have any queries about the role, please email gri.hr@lse.ac.uk
The closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 26 April 2026 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.