About us
Positive Money is a leading international progressive research and campaigns organisation seeking to reform the economic system so that it serves people and the planet. In the EU office, our expertise lies within monetary policy from which we are building various policy interventions for a fairer, more democratic and sustainable economic system in the EU. We produce ground-breaking research and policy proposals, advocate for them with EU policymakers, and we engage in the public debate through regular media appearances and social media interventions.
We develop original research to support our advocacy work across three key areas: democratising money and banking, a green and fair European Central Bank, and financing the just transition in Europe. Discover more at positivemoney.org
Our organisation is engaged on a strong development path to fight against all structures of oppression. We are working towards systematically enhancing diversity, equity and inclusion in our practices and projects. We actively cultivate support, respect, open communication and collaboration with each other, and encourage creativity and innovation. We foster an environment where diverse perspectives are valued and where work arrangements are tailored to accommodate individual needs, ensuring every team member can contribute their best work.
Please read further to learn more about our culture, benefits, and hiring process. If you have any questions or considerations you would like us to accommodate in the recruitment process, please email Aurélie, Executive Director at aurelie.marechal@positivemoney.eu
About the role
We are recruiting a researcher to integrate our Brussels-based EU team, on a full or part-time basis (80%). The role will focus on producing proactive and reactive research, both in-house and through collaboration with external partners.
Our current research areas cover the development of a green monetary policy to support a just and sustainable transition (including supporting energy efficient home renovations and the deployment of renewable energy); the role of the European Central Bank, the European Investment Bank and national central banks in the EU in such transition; the coordination between monetary and fiscal policy to maintain price stability and increase green investments; the promotion of a universally accessible and safe digital euro for all citizens; the effects of monetary policy on income and wealth inequalities; the systemic risks of real estate holdings in the financial sectors, etc.
On the one hand, the researcher produces long pieces and research reports on our areas of expertise, alone or in collaboration with other internal or external researchers. On the other hand, they support our advocacy and communications work on a daily-basis with various tasks ranging from writing and reviewing policy briefings, providing the policy and communication teams with accurate facts and evidence - making sure our campaign messaging and proposals are rooted in rigorous analysis, reacting to news events and media requests (including appearances on podcasts and press), etc.
As a full member of our team, you will also contribute to the overall development of the organisation and be involved in fundraising (e.g. writing grant proposals and reports, networking, etc.). You will report to the Head of Research.
You can discover more about our philosophy, priorities and ways of working here.
About You
This is an exceptional opportunity for a researcher passionate about new economic thinking and committed to our values. You have strong quantitative and analytical skills and are able to quickly absorb, organise, and concisely convey new information about often complex issues. You are happy to juggle between different tasks, to actively contribute to our advocacy and communications work, whilst being able to independently organise your long-term research work. You share our commitment to an inclusive and diverse team, and our culture of being open-minded, ambitious, respectful and self-aware. Then see below the detailed role description and process to apply!
Responsibilities include
Strategy
Delivery
People and culture
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Person specification
Skills & Experience
Values & Behaviours
We invite anyone who is interested to apply, regardless of background, experience, or credentials. We aim to select candidates based on performance in our selection process and actively try to minimise the influence of our biases. There is no perfect candidate, so if you can picture yourself thriving in this role, we’d love to receive an application from you.
Terms and conditions
Contract: The role is for a long-terme contract (Belgian “contrat à durée indéterminée”) with a 6-month evaluation period.
Salary: €3,744 gross monthly for a full-time (or €48,378 gross annually, covering also paid holidays).
Salaries are automatically indexed regularly following the Belgian mandatory system accounting for inflation.
In addition we offer a potential 2% progression per year, subject to the financial situation of the organisation and to the results of the employee’s annual appraisal.
Benefits (pro rata if working less than full time hours):
Positive Money is committed to developing our employees, and being a supportive, flexible and compassionate employer. We offer a range of benefits to EU staff including:
Location: Flexible hybrid arrangement between working in our Brussels office (Square Ambiorix 10, 1000 Brussels) and working from home in Belgium.
Hours: Full-time (38 hours/per week) or part-time at 80% (4 days or 30.4 hours/week). Possibility to work a full-time equivalent in 4 days/week.
Starting date: as soon as possible and no later than end of January 2026
How to apply
Please complete the application form here by September 28th 2025, midnight CET.
You will be required to upload a CV, which will be anonymised prior to being reviewed by our hiring team, as well as samples of your recent work.
We do not ask for a cover letter but are using the questions in the application form to assess the motivation of the applicants and provide a comparative ground between them.
We will only accept complete applications submitted through the application form.
We will contact shortlisted candidates shortly after the deadline to invite them to complete a written assessment and an interview (in person in Brussels or online) in October 2025.
Positive Money is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, size, national origin, disability, age, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, or genetic information. We are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse, culturally competent staff at all levels of the organisation. We strongly encourage people of the global majority, especially Black and Asian folks, LGBTQIA+ individuals, persons living with disabilities, women, non-binary individuals, and people of various socioeconomic backgrounds to apply for this position.
We are committed to making our hiring process as accessible as possible. To request a special arrangement, please let us know in your application or email aurelie.marechal@positivemoney.eu
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