Economic Analyst - European Commission (FGIV, Brussels)

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Position details

Reference

EC/2026/ECFIN / 522212

Directorate-General

ECFIN - Economic and Financial Affairs

Vacancy Notice

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Last Verified

24 July 2026

Position overview

This is the official EU Careers listing for Economic Analyst at European Commission based in Brussels at the FGIV grade level (Contract Agent). The vacancy reference is EC/2026/ECFIN / 522212. It is hosted by ECFIN - Economic and Financial Affairs, the Directorate-General responsible for this policy area. The role falls under the Economics, Finance And Statistics domain.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE - JOIN THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION

Do you want to help shape the future of the European Union? Make the planet greener,

promote a fairer society, or support businesses and innovation across the EU? Then come and

work for the European Commission where you can really make a difference!

Commission staff are a diverse group of people, who are motivated to help make Europe – and

the world – a better place. They come from the 27 Member States of the European Union.

Different nationalities, backgrounds, languages and cultures make the Commission a vibrant and

inclusive place to work .

WE OFFER GREAT JOBS AND GREAT WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Interesting and challenging positions with plenty of opportunities for training and

acquiring new skills and competencies throughout your whole career

• Opportunities to move between different policy areas throughout your career

• A package of flexible working conditions including the possibility of teleworking – we

care about your work -life balance

• A competitive financial package, including comprehensive healthcare, accident and

pension schemes

• A multilingual, multicultural workplace where personal and career development are

strongly promoted

• Multilingual schools for your children

We recruit from a wide range of backgrounds and actively promote diversity and

inclusion:

We do not only recruit political scientists and lawyers but are also looking for all kinds of

profiles, including scientists, linguists, IT experts, data analysts and economists, as well as drivers

and engineers.

We are committed to equal opportunities and to fostering a rich, diverse and inclusive working

environment. We aim for our workforce to be representative of European society and strongly

welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We actively seek to create a workplace where

each staff member feels valued and respected, can give their best and can develop to their full

potential. (Reference: Call for interest EC/2026/ECFIN /522212 )

To promote diversity and establish a geographically balanced pool of candidates, we strongly

encourage applicants from Member States which are currently underrepresented in the European

Commission workforce to apply. These Member States are currently Austria, the Czech

Republic, Denmark, the Netherlands, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Latvia, Luxembourg,

Malta, Poland, Slovakia and Sweden 1. Recruitment will however remain strictly based on the

merits of all applicants and no positions will be reserved for nationals of any specific Member

State.

STAFF RECRUITED ON CONTRACTS

In addition to permanent officials, the European Commission offers non -permanent positions.

There are two categories of non -permanent staff :

> •

temporary agents are recruited to fill vacant positions for a set amount of time or

to perform highly specialised tasks .

> •

contract agents may provide additional capacity in specialised fields where an

insufficient number of officials is available or carry out a number of administrative or

manual tasks. They are generally recruited for fixed -term contracts (maximum 6 years in

any EU Institution), but in some cases they can be offered contracts for an indefinite

duration (in offices, agencies, delegations or representations).

For more information on different staff categories

> 1Please note that the list of underrepresented Member States may be subject to future amendment based on potential > data changes over time.

(Reference: Call for interest EC/2026/ECFIN /522212 )

# Economi c Analyst

# in DG ECFIN of the European Commission

Job title: Economic Analyst

Domain: Economics

Where : Unit ECFIN .D.2 - Neighbourhood Countries and Macro -Financial Assistance, Brussels

Function Gr oup : FG IV

Contract Type : 3b

Express your interest until : 14. 08.202 6 - 12.00 (noon, Brussels time )

WE ARE

The job is in DG ECFIN, i.e. the Directorate General for Economic and Financial Affairs, which is the

European Commission’s department responsible for EU policies promoting growth, higher

employment, stable public finances and financial stability.

The international directorate of ECFIN – International Economic and Financial Relations and

Institutions – aims at fostering growth and stability in third countries and thereby contributes to

economic prosperity and stability in the EU. Our Directorate also supports the process of EU

enlargement by providing the macroeconomic assessment and economic policy recommendations

to help candidate countries prepare for joining the EU and the Economic and Monetary Union.

Within the Directorate, Unit D.2 mission is to promote prosperity and stability in the EU by

promoting appropriate economic policies in the countries that are part of the European

Neighbourhood Policy (ENP)*, and some of the candidate countries. Among the Unit’s main tasks

are ensuring the monitoring and analysis of economic developments and policies in these countries,

and managing the EU’s Macro -Financial Assistance, in close cooperation with the countries’

authorities and other internal and external stakeholders.

*Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestine,

Syria, and Tunisia .

WE PROPOSE

Unit D2 of DG ECFIN is seeking to hire an economist. We offer a stimulating and interesting

position for a candidate with a solid economic background in a friendly and high -paced working

environment. The successful candidate will in particular contribute to the monitoring and analysis (Reference: Call for interest EC/2026/ECFIN /522212 )

of economic, fiscal and structural developments in the Eastern Neighbourhood and candidate

countries , including Ukraine , the provision of macro -financial assistance (MFA), as well as the

development of the EU’s economic policy stance , including in relation to the Enlargement process .

The candidate will notably be involved in one or several of the following areas:

(i) implementation of the EU’s macro -financial assistance;

(ii) contributing to economic surveillance including related to macro economic , fiscal and

economic policy developments ;

(iii) supporting the development of the EU’s policy towards Ukraine as a candidate for EU

Membership , and other countries of the region as needed ;

(iv) preparation of materials including briefings for senior management and the College.

The successful candidate will co -operate closely with colleagues in the unit , DG ECFIN and other

parts of the Commission , the EU and international institutions, as well with official and private

sector bodies in the region.

WE LOOK FOR

We are looking for a dynamic, motivated and self -driven economist with a solid background in

economics and experience in analysing macroeconomic, fiscal and/or financial issues. Experience in

the Eastern Partnership Neighbourhood and EU candidate countries would be an asset. The

successful candidate should have the following skills, which will be tested in the context of the

selection:

- A strong background in macroeconomic analysis with an ability to formulate and synthesise

economic arguments that are relevant to changing economic conditions and a very good

understanding of links between economic policy and macroeconomic outcomes.

- A proven experience of macro -fiscal forecasting and/or analysis of macroeconomic policies.

- Knowledge of Ukraine’s economic and policy challenges and/or with the analysis of EU accession

countries would be an asset.

- A proven experience of working with national authorities and/or their representatives at EU level

and with engaging with stakeholders from the economic and financial sphere. Experience with

policy negotiations, design and implementation of structural reforms would be an asset.

- Very good organisational and interpersonal relations skills. The unit’s work is demanding, and the

successful candidate will need to work effectively and cooperatively under pressure and

demonstrate flexibility, while maintaining a positive approach.

- The successful candidate will be able to work both independently and in teams. The tasks

sometimes evolve dynamically and require a pro -active stance, resilience as well as a sense of

creativity and innovation. (Reference: Call for interest EC/2026/ECFIN /522212 )

- Very good communication and drafting skills in English . Knowledge of French would be an asset .

HOW TO EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST?

With a view to guarantee ing equal access to all, the Commission recruits from an open database of

spontaneous applications. The present call for interests aims at helping the recruiters to identify

potentially interested candidates within this database.

In practice, to express your interest, please follow the subsequent two steps:

1. If you are not registered yet in the open EPSO database, please do so at the following

address: CAST Permanent . Please select under selection procedures for contract agent the

CAST permanent profile that best suits your education and experience.

2. You should send your documents in a single pdf in the following order:

1. your CV 2. completed application form.

Please send these documents by the publication deadline to ECFIN -secretariat -

[email protected] indicating the call for interest reference EC/2026/ECFIN/522212 in the

subject.

No applications will be accepted after the publication deadline. (Reference: Call for interest EC/2026/ECFIN /522212 )

## ANNEX

## 1. Selection

➢ Am I eligible to apply?

You must meet the following eligibility criteria when you validate your application :

Our rules provide that you can only be recruited as a contract agent at the European Commission if

you :

General criteria:

• Are a citizen of a Member State of the EU and enjoy full

Salary at this grade

Basic monthly salary at FGIV runs from €4,449 (step 1) to €5,034 (top step), giving an annual range of roughly €53,388 to €60,408 before tax and allowances. Steps increase automatically every two years; the figures here are taken from the salary grid in the EU Staff Regulations.

Eligible staff posted away from their country of nationality also receive an expatriation allowance worth 16% of basic salary (around €712 per month at step 1 of FGIV) together with household, dependent-child, and education allowances where applicable. Take-home pay is then adjusted by the country correction coefficient for Brussels. For a worked example see our correction coefficients guide and the EU salaries overview.

Application timeline

This vacancy was first listed on 22 July 2026, 4 days ago.

The application deadline is 14 August 2026, 17 days from today. Late applications are not accepted, so submit through the official EU Careers portal well in advance.

Last verified against the EU Careers feed on 24 July 2026 (2 days ago).

Where to learn more

For full responsibilities, requirements, and career progression at FGIV see our FGIV grade page; for headcount, mission, and other open vacancies at European Commission see the European Commission institution page; for the cost of living, correction coefficient, and other postings in Brussels see our Brussels location page; for related vacancies in the Economics, Finance And Statistics field browse our Economics, Finance And Statistics domain page.

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