About this role
Bank Unit, Financial Markets Department, Ministry of Finance
The Financial Markets Department is responsible for preparing the basis for the government's policy in the financial sector. The Bank Unit is one of four units in the department and is responsible for analysis and legislation in the banking area, payment markets, and combating money laundering and terrorist financing. Since the global financial crisis, the unit's work has been characterized by extensive regulation, rapid technological development in the field, and the EU's regulatory agenda.
Your Workday. Sweden's Tomorrow
At the Bank Unit, economists and lawyers work together on both negotiation and legislative projects. As a legal expert with us, you may participate in EU negotiations on new legal acts and develop legislation in the field. Developments in the financial market involve extensive legislative work in the department. The work is sometimes conducted at a high pace. The role includes contacts with the Ministry of Finance's political leadership, other departments and ministries, parliament, authorities such as the Financial Supervisory Authority and the Swedish National Debt Office, as well as various industry organizations.
Current issues in the unit's area include combating money laundering and terrorist financing, both within the framework of the international working group Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and through implementing the EU's new anti-money laundering regulations. Other current issues include capital adequacy and crisis management rules for banks, payments, macro-supervision, and over-indebtedness.
Your Background
We are seeking someone with a law degree and who is a court of appeals or administrative court of appeals assessor. Relevant experience working in the Government Offices, public authority, or financial market is meritorious. It is a requirement for the position to have a good ability to express yourself verbally and in writing in Swedish and English.
Personal Characteristics
The Government Offices' employee criteria are holistic approach, development, and results.
Everyone working in the Government Offices needs to have a holistic view and collaborate for the benefit of the organization. You are expected to contribute your perspective and competence and be open to others. You come up with ideas and new approaches to improve and develop the organization and your own competence. You are result-oriented in your actions and adapt when needs and directions change. Read more about Employee and Leadership in the Government Offices - Government.se
For this role, you need to independently structure your work and take responsibility for your task. You have good problem-solving skills and can handle complex issues and work well with other people, relating to them in a responsive and smooth manner. You also have high integrity and act with good judgment. We place great importance on personal characteristics.
Other Information
We offer an appointment as a legal expert for those who are court of appeals or administrative court of appeals assessors employed in a court. Commencement as soon as possible or by agreement. A security assessment will be conducted before a decision on employment is made. The workplace is located in Stockholm, with the possibility of working remotely up to two days per week if the work allows.
Are You Interested?
If you want to know more about the job and what we offer, contact Unit Manager Anna Widenfalk. If you have questions about the recruitment process, please contact Recruitment Specialist Isabel Åkermark. Union contact persons are Miriam Ben Hadj Ali for Saco and Lotta Nordqvist for ST. All can be reached via the Government Offices switchboard, +46 8-405 10 00.
Welcome to register your CV in our recruitment tool no later than December 5, 2025
The Government Offices' mission is to support the government in governing Sweden and realizing its policies. 4,800 people work here, of whom 600 are stationed abroad. The Government Offices welcome applicants with different backgrounds and experiences. We see gender equality and diversity as a strength and asset and actively work to be a workplace free from discrimination. The Ministry of Finance is responsible for issues concerning the state's economy. This includes coordination of the state budget, forecasts and analyses, tax issues, and management and governance of state activities. Additionally, the department is responsible for issues related to financial markets, municipalities and regions, procurement, state-owned companies, digitalization and IT, and consumer legislation.