The job of your life

As part of the Eurosystem, the Bank of Finland offers a range of interesting work of significance to society at large and covering monetary policy and research, financial markets, banking and cash supply. Most of the staff working in the Bank’s core functions are economists or in other expert roles. In addition, the Bank also possesses strong in-house expertise in fields such as IT, HRM, financial administration, security, communications, financial literacy and language services.

[What is meaningful is] Working in collaboration with other experts to achieve a common goal. By working together, discussing openly and making use of everyone’s strengths, we get more done and get better results.

We offer our staff an attractive employment contract, good working conditions, up-to-date tools and equipment and an interactive workplace. Friendly colleagues, a good working atmosphere, competitive salary and diverse benefits – these are among the reasons staff enjoy working for the Bank of Finland, as indicated in regular employee and workplace surveys. We encourage communication and discussion. Remember, too, that although we take our work seriously, we do have a lighter side.

Our work is guided by our values, and these also reflect who we are as an employer: we learn continuously and from one another; we value each person’s expertise; we work together as equals; we assume responsibility for fostering stability and a sustainable economy.

I want to feel like I’m doing useful work that is significant for society at large and for the future. It’s the chance to use my work and expertise to make a difference in the workplace and in the wider world.

The Bank of Finland fosters stability and a sustainable economy. We are the fourth oldest central bank in the world, and we are proud of our history as the nation’s ‘bank of banks’, while firmly keeping up with the times and evolving. In accordance with our vision, we are known as an influential and respected central bank that maintains price and financial stability in all circumstances with the aim of promoting citizens’ wellbeing. Our work impacts on the lives of everyone in Finland, which is why we must be at the cutting edge of expertise, and there is no shortage of challenges and variation in our tasks. In addition to having solid expertise, our staff are expected to be willing and able to work constructively with others, develop their competence and take on responsibilities as experts and as managers. Solid expertise, motivation, commitment and an interest in new ideas are key characteristics.

The Bank of Finland is well respected by outsiders, and the staff also feel highly appreciated by their employer.

In recognition of the positive results in a staff survey carried out in 2023, the Bank of Finland was ranked among ‘Finland’s most inspiring workplaces’, which was the second time it has received this award. According to a study published by Universum in May 2023, the Bank of Finland is the tenth most attractive employer among students of business studies. At the LinkedIn Talent Awards in 2021, the Bank of Finland was voted one of the three Best Employer Brands in the Nordic region in the category for organisations with under 1,000 employees.

Read our colleagues’ accounts of what it is like to work at the Bank of Finland (in Finnish).

The quotes are responses given by staff in the Bank of Finland’s internal survey of views regarding the employer and the importance of the work.