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Legal Advisor — Monetary Policy & Financial Stability

Sedlabanki Islands · Reykjavík, Iceland · Onsite · kr1,500,000 - kr2,000,000/year

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Position Overview

Location: Reykjavík, Iceland

Compensation: kr1,500,000 - kr2,000,000/year

Position: Senior

Type: Job

Remote: No

Posted: Mar 20, 2026

Deadline: May 19, 2026

Job Description

Sedlabanki Islands (the Central Bank of Iceland) seeks a Senior Legal Advisor to provide counsel on monetary policy implementation, financial stability frameworks, and macroprudential regulation. This role supports Iceland's central banking mandate and involves advising on legislation shaping the country's economic governance.

Responsibilities

Provide legal counsel on monetary policy instruments and Central Bank operations. Advise on macroprudential tools including capital buffers, mortgage lending rules, and systemic risk designations. Draft legislative proposals and regulatory guidelines for the financial sector. Represent the Central Bank in international forums including the BIS and Nordic central bank cooperation.

Requirements

Cand.Jur. or LL.M. degree. 8+ years of experience in financial regulation, central banking, or public law. Extensive knowledge of the Central Bank Act and Financial Stability framework. Fluent in Icelandic and English.

Perks & Benefits

Legal career opportunities, Professional development, Competitive compensation, Health benefits, Retirement planning

Compensation

kr1,500,000 - kr2,000,000/year

Practice Area

General Legal

Position

Senior

Applicant Location Requirements

Applicants must be located in: US

Application Contact

Contact: Sedlabanki Islands Hiring Team

Application Deadline

May 19, 2026

Employment Type

Full time