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Student Research Assistant Traineeship Programme – Monetary Policy Research/Senior Management/Research Task Force on Artificial Intelligence | The European Central Bank

General Information

 

Type of contract  Traineeship

Who can apply?  EU nationals eligible for our traineeship programme

Grant  The trainee grant is €1,170 per month plus an accommodation allowance (see further information section)

Working time  Full time

Place of work  Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Closing date  12.01.2026

 

Your team

 

You will be part of either the Monetary Policy Research Division or the senior management team in the Directorate General Research. The Division comprises about 40 economists and ten Student Research Assistant Trainees.
We carry out high-quality research and research-based policy analysis on cutting-edge issues related to monetary policy transmission and strategy; global and euro area macroeconomic dynamics and micro-foundations; and macro-financial linkages. Our economists regularly publish in leading academic journals, coordinate research networks and prepare policy notes and presentations for the Executive Board and Governing Council of the European Central Bank (ECB).
In your role as Student Research Assistant Trainee, you will be part of a team that works with a wide range of datasets and applies state-of-the-art modelling and data visualisation techniques. This includes conducting micro-econometric analysis on granular data as well as developing macroeconomic models based on aggregate data, capturing key macro-financial linkages.
Throughout your traineeship you will have the opportunity to contribute to different projects and work closely with researchers from different areas of expertise.
In addition, we are looking for several Student Research Assistant Trainees to support the Research Task Force on Artificial Intelligence (AI RTF). The mandate of the task force is to coordinate research across the ECB into the effects of AI on the macro-financial environment, and the implications for monetary policy and financial stability.

Our research projects and research-based policy analysis use at least one of the following tools:

  • Quantitative macroeconomic models
Developing and solving general equilibrium models, including Heterogeneous Agent New Keynesian (HANK) models, to advance our understanding of optimal monetary policy, the transmission of standard and non-standard monetary policy; the interactions between monetary, fiscal and macroprudential policies; macro-financial linkages; and distributional effects.
  • Macro-econometric models
Developing existing tools, such as structural vector autoregressions, unobserved components models and non-linear time-series models, to advance our understanding of macroeconomic dynamics, including the impact of monetary policy and financial shocks as well as inflation dynamics and the global financial cycle.
  • Micro panel data and cross-sectional data
Analysing granular-level data (e.g. product-level price data, firm balance sheet data, supervisory banking data and new survey data, and household survey data) to gain insights into (i) the transmission of monetary policy via firms and banks, as well as via households’ expectations; (ii) the distributional effects of monetary and macroprudential policies; and (iii) the effects of digitalisation on households and firms.
The ECB is an inclusive employer and we strive to reflect the diversity of the population we serve. We encourage you to apply irrespective of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, race, religious beliefs, sexual orientation or other characteristics.

 

Your role

As a Student Research Assistant Trainee you will:
  • work with datasets, including macroeconomic data and granular firm-, bank- and household-level data;
  • work with macroeconomic models, including developing and solving New-Keynesian models, HANK models and models with financial frictions;
  • work with macro-econometric models, including developing and estimating structural vector autoregression models and non-linear time-series models;
  • work closely with the Division’s economists and research analysts, supporting the team in daily tasks and analytical projects;
  • contribute to the Division’s research-based policy advice by using data analysis and econometric and macroeconomic modelling tools to help with empirical and quantitative assessments.
The traineeship offers you excellent opportunities to enhance your quantitative skills and work with experienced economists while gaining insight into analysis and policy within a central bank. It will expose you to ideas, debates and challenges that will provide a useful foundation for your future career and/or postgraduate studies. You will have access to internal seminars and conferences organised by the ECB. You will be part of a multicultural team that strives for continuous innovation to make a positive impact on the lives of European citizens.

 

Qualifications, experience and skills

Essential: 
  • a bachelor’s degree or higher in economics, statistics, finance, data science, mathematics, engineering or a related field;
  • practical knowledge of one or more of the following programming languages: Python, R, Stata or MATLAB;
  • knowledge of econometrics (time series econometrics, econometrics of panel data and micro-econometrics), statistics and data science (web scraping, text analysis and other advanced machine learning techniques), and model solution methods (e.g. perturbation methods and global methods);
  • a good knowledge of the MS Office package, especially Excel and PowerPoint;
  • an advanced (C1) command of English and an intermediate (B1) command of at least one other official language of the EU, according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Desired: 
  • a master’s degree or completion of at least one year of study towards obtaining a PhD degree in economics, statistics, finance, computer science, mathematics, engineering or a related field;
  • experience in at least one of the following areas: econometrics (e.g. time series econometrics, econometrics of panel data and micro-econometrics), statistics and data science (e.g. web scraping, text analysis and other advanced machine learning techniques), and model solution methods (e.g. perturbation methods and global methods);
  • experience with web-based tools for the LaTeX typesetting system (e.g. overleaf);
  • experience of cloud computing (e.g. Amazon AWS);
  • experience with supporting research, such as providing data support for research projects or papers;
  • experience with one or more of the following: macroeconomic data, firm-level data, accounting data, supervisory banking data, financial market data, other microdata, survey data analysis (e.g. using national surveys, the Eurosystem’s Household Finance and Consumption Survey, the EU Labour Force Survey or others) or large datasets;
  • experience using market data services, such as Bloomberg, LSEG Workspace (previously Refinitiv Eikon and/or Datastream), Haver Analytics, SNL Financial, Moody’s Analytics BankFocus (formerly Bureau van Dijk’s Orbis BankFocus) and Moody’s Orbis Europe.
You are curious and eager to learn, and want to further develop your ability to analyse complex information. You are keen to collaborate with others, pursue team goals and learn from other people’s diverse perspectives. You strive to know and anticipate stakeholder needs, and will signal any need for change and propose alternative solutions.
You are motivated to contribute to the ECB’s mission, to serve the citizens of the EU as a member of a public institution and to work with colleagues from all over Europe. You are keen to be part of our team and to use your skills and competencies to achieve the aims of this position.

 

Further information

Initial traineeship of six months, with a possible extension to up to 12 months in total. Some positions will start before and some after summer 2026.
Other details on the conditions applicable to traineeships at the ECB can be found on our website.

 

Application and selection process

The recruitment process for this position will include an online interview.
Further information on how to apply is available on our website.
If you are not selected for this position but are still considered suitable, you will be placed on a reserve list for 12 months from the closing date for applications, from which you might be considered for other traineeship positions within the ECB.

Traineeship in the Information Governance Division | The European Central Bank

General Information

 

Type of contract  Traineeship

Who can apply?  EU nationals eligible for our traineeship programme

Grant  The trainee grant is €1,170 per month plus an accommodation allowance (see further information section)

Working time  Full time

Place of work  Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Closing date  07.01.2026

 

Your team

You will be part of the Information Governance Division in the Directorate General Secretariat. Our Division has 60 members of staff providing the framework, policies, procedures and tools to ensure that ECB staff and European citizens can access and use the information and knowledge available at the ECB. You will be joining the Division at an interesting time. Our knowledge and information management programme includes automating and digitalising business processes, engaging in artificial intelligence activities and exploring new technologies to enhance productivity and innovation by leveraging ECB knowledge assets.
In your role as a trainee, you will be part of a dynamic team responsible for advising and supporting ECB users on standard information management, functional issues and the streamlining of processes. You will also be involved in knowledge management initiatives and other tasks aimed at bringing added value to the ECB. You will work closely with the Division’s staff and with key contact persons for all the ECB’s functions and operations.
The ECB is an inclusive employer, and we strive to reflect the diversity of the population we serve. We encourage you to apply irrespective of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, race, religious beliefs, sexual orientation or other characteristics.

 

Your role

As a trainee you will:
  • provide ECB users with knowledge management support, including functional support for the ECB’s information management systems;
  • contribute to a wide range of operational information management support tasks related to the creation, processing, storage and preservation of information in a highly specialised environment;
  • contribute to the monitoring of and reporting on information management practices, as well as the implementation of the ECB’s retention policy for paper and digital records;
  • contribute to the Division’s innovative information and knowledge management projects;
  • contribute to the design and development of business configurations in the ECB’s information management systems by performing business analysis, collecting requirements, testing and carrying out change management activities; this may involve programming, depending on the skills of the successful candidate;
  • support and maintain the ECB’s information management policies and procedures, as well as internal knowledge bases and training material.
This traineeship offers you an excellent opportunity to obtain experience in providing information services at a major institution and to gain insight into the ECB’s activities. You will be part of a multicultural team that strives for continuous innovation to make a positive impact on the lives of European citizens.

 

Qualifications, experience and skills

Essential:
  • a bachelor’s degree or higher in information science, computer science, knowledge, archives and/or records management, librarianship or business administration; alternatively, if your first degree is not in one of these fields, a postgraduate diploma, master’s degree or higher qualification – or enrolment in a postgraduate course – in any of these areas;
  • awareness of, and an interest in, the role and functioning of the ECB;
  • a good knowledge of the MS Office package, in particular Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook;
  • an advanced (C1) command of English and an intermediate (B1) command of at least one other official language of the EU, according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Desired:
  • a sound understanding or working knowledge of (i) enterprise content management systems, such as OpenText Content Server and Microsoft SharePoint, and (ii) collaboration tools, such as Microsoft 365, especially Microsoft Teams and OneDrive, and wiki tools;
  • a basic understanding of (i) web technologies, such as HTML and CSS, and/or (ii) online public access catalogues and/or digital preservation software, such as Preservica.
You are curious and eager to learn, and want to further develop your ability to analyse complex information. You are keen to collaborate with others, pursue team goals and learn from other people’s diverse perspectives. You strive to know and anticipate stakeholder needs, and will signal any need for change and propose alternative solutions.
You are motivated to contribute to the ECB’s mission, to serve the citizens of the EU as a member of a public institution and to work with colleagues from all over Europe. You are keen to be part of our team and to use your skills and competencies to achieve the aims of this position.

 

 

Further information

Initial traineeship of six months, with a possible extension to up to 12 months in total.
Other details on the conditions applicable to traineeships at the ECB can be found on our website.

 

 

Application and selection process

The recruitment process for this position will include an online interview.
Further information on how to apply is available on our website.
If you are not selected for this position but are still considered suitable, you will be placed on a reserve list for 12 months from the closing date for applications, from which you might be considered for other traineeship positions within the ECB.

Traineeship in the Macroprudential Policy Division | The European Central Bank

General Information

 

Type of contract  Traineeship

Who can apply?  EU nationals eligible for our traineeship programme

Grant  The trainee grant is €1,170 per month plus an accommodation allowance (see further information section)

Working time  Full time

Place of work  Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Closing date  05.01.2026

 

Your team

You will be part of the Macroprudential Policy Division in the Directorate General Macroprudential Policy and Financial Stability. Our Directorate General provides analysis and policy advice on issues relating to financial stability, non-bank financial intermediation, financial regulation and macroprudential policy.
In the Macroprudential Policy Division, we assess country-specific systemic risks within the financial sector and beyond, including the household, corporate and real estate sectors. We assess macroprudential policy measures taken by national authorities to address identified risks, and carry out analyses that help the ECB implement the macroprudential measures it is responsible for under Article 5 of the Single Supervisory Mechanism (SSM) Regulation.
In your role as a trainee, you will be part of a Division made up of approximately 30 staff who are responsible for analysing macroprudential risk and policy, developing tools and models and communicating the ECB’s views on these issues. You will work closely with our experts, contributing to regular tasks and key analytical projects. The precise nature of the traineeship will depend on the team you join and your personal skill set.
The ECB is an inclusive employer and we strive to reflect the diversity of the population we serve. We encourage you to apply irrespective of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, race, religious beliefs, sexual orientation or other characteristics.

 

Your role

As a trainee you will:
  • maintain, update and further develop large and complex data infrastructures used to identify systemic risk, analyse macroprudential policy and monitor developments in the financial sector and the real economy;
  • develop tools for data processing and analysis, along with visualisations, to ensure users can efficiently access and interpret complex datasets;
  • participate actively in the general work of the Division, for example by (i) contributing to analyses for inclusion in regular internal reports and external publications, such as the ECB’s Macroprudential Bulletin and Financial Stability Review, (ii) contributing – through data collection, research assistance and programming – to analytical projects focused on issues of current interest to the Directorate General, and (iii) helping the Division’s management and staff to prepare presentations and notes.
The traineeship offers you excellent opportunities to familiarise yourself with macroprudential policy and financial stability in the euro area and to develop your technical skills. You will be able to develop your potential and will quickly make a real difference to the work of the Division. As a trainee, you will have the opportunity to work in a team of committed and highly qualified colleagues and leaders in the field of financial stability and macroprudential policy.
You will be able to attend a wide range of seminars and will have access to the ECB’s library as well as its computing, programming and statistical resources. You will have the opportunity to network and engage with other employees, grow personally and expand your business knowledge. You will be part of a multicultural team that strives for continuous innovation to make a positive impact on the lives of European citizens.

 

Qualifications, experience and skills

Essential:
  • a bachelor’s degree or higher in finance, economics, statistics, mathematics, engineering, business administration, physics, computer science, data science or a related discipline;
  • a good understanding of, and practical experience of working with, one or more programming languages and econometric software packages (e.g. R, Stata, MATLAB, Python, SQL);
  • a sound knowledge of statistical and econometric methods;
  • experience in preparing, handling and analysing datasets from a variety of data sources;
  • an advanced knowledge of the MS Office suite, in particular Excel and PowerPoint;
  • an advanced (C1) command of English and an intermediate (B1) command of at least one other official language of the EU, according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Desired: 

  • a master’s degree, or studies towards a master’s degree that are close to completion, in finance, economics, statistics, mathematics, engineering, business administration, physics, computer science, data science or a related discipline;
  • experience in one or more of the following fields: econometrics (e.g. macroeconometrics, microeconometrics, time series analysis, financial and panel data), economic modelling and machine learning;
  • knowledge of financial stability analysis and banking sector regulation, and/or knowledge of macroeconomics;
  • knowledge of bank balance sheets and bank-level data analysis;
  • experience of working with a broad range of standard macroeconomic and financial databases (e.g. ECB Data Portal, Bloomberg, Credit register data, Orbis and MSCI Real Capital Analytics).
You are curious and eager to learn, and want to further develop your ability to analyse complex information. You are keen to collaborate with others, pursue team goals and learn from other people’s diverse perspectives. You strive to know and anticipate stakeholder needs, and will signal any need for change and propose alternative solutions.
You are motivated to contribute to the ECB’s mission, to serve the citizens of the EU as a member of a public institution and to work with colleagues from all over Europe. You are keen to be part of our team and to use your skills and competencies to achieve the aims of this position.

 

Further information

Initial traineeship of between three and six months, with a possible extension to up to 12 months in total. The earliest starting date will be mid-May 2026 and additional starting dates will be available throughout summer 2026.
Other details on the conditions applicable to traineeships at the ECB can be found on our website.

Application and selection process

The recruitment process for this position will include an online interview.
Further information on how to apply is available on our website.
If you are not selected for this position but are still considered suitable, you will be placed on a reserve list for 12 months from the closing date for applications, from which you might be considered for other traineeship positions within the ECB.

The ECB’s summer research graduate programme in honour of Ivan Jaccard |The Central European Bank

General Information

 

Type of contract  PhD traineeship

Who can apply?  EU nationals eligible for our traineeship programme

Grant  The trainee grant is €2,120 per month plus an accommodation allowance (see further information section)

Working time  Full time

Place of work  Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Closing date  12.01.2026

 

Your team

 

You will participate in the summer 2026 research graduate programme, and will be part of one of the Directorate General Research’s two divisions – Monetary Policy Research or Financial Research.
Our Directorate General carries out and coordinates economic research on monetary policy, financial stability and the conduct of banking supervision and regulation by the ECB. We give policy advice to ECB decision-making bodies and foster collaboration on research within the ECB and beyond.
The Monetary Policy Research Division is made up of a team of economists who provide ECB decision-makers with up-to-date research on a wide range of monetary policy topics. The Financial Research Division focuses on research into financial institutions and markets, financial stability, integration, regulation and related areas. In your role as a summer research graduate trainee, you will be assigned to one of the two divisions but will work closely with colleagues in both areas.
The ECB is an inclusive employer and we strive to reflect the diversity of the population we serve. We encourage you to apply irrespective of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, race, religious beliefs, sexual orientation or other characteristics.

 

Your role

 

As a summer research graduate trainee you will:
  • carry out research on a topic of relevance for the ECB (as outlined in the research proposal submitted when applying for the programme);
  • present your research proposal and subsequent progress in seminars at the beginning and end of the programme;
  • engage and collaborate with economists from across the ECB;
  • become familiar with the working environment in the Directorate General Research and, more generally, with the ECB and the policy challenges it faces.
The traineeship offers you excellent opportunities to discuss and advance your current research projects and receive feedback from the ECB’s economists and visiting academics. You will be part of a multicultural team that strives for continuous innovation to make a positive impact on the lives of European citizens.

 

Qualifications, experience and skills

  • a master’s degree and at least two years of PhD studies in economics, finance, statistics, mathematics or a related field;
  • a good knowledge of the MS Office package;
  • an advanced (C1) command of English and an intermediate (B1) command of at least one other official language of the EU, according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
You are curious and eager to learn, and want to further develop your ability to analyse complex information. You are keen to collaborate with others, pursue team goals and learn from other people’s diverse perspectives. You strive to know and anticipate stakeholder needs, and will signal any need for change and propose alternative solutions.
You are motivated to contribute to the ECB’s mission, to serve the citizens of the EU as a member of a public institution and to work with colleagues from all over Europe. You are keen to be part of our team and to use your skills and competencies to achieve the aims of this position.

 

Further information

 

PhD traineeship of three months, taking place in the summer of 2026.
Other details on the conditions applicable to traineeships at the ECB can be found on our website.

 

Application and selection process

 

The recruitment process for this position will include an online interview.
Further information on how to apply is available on our website.
Your application must include: (i) a proposal (two to three pages) for research to be undertaken during the programme, including a description of the proposal’s relevance for policy (it could be a new project or a continuation of your existing work); and (ii) a complete list of PhD-level courses you have taken (the list should be issued by the relevant academic institution). The two documents must be combined and uploaded as one single PDF file. The file must be labelled with your name and uploaded in the “Further information” section of the online application before the closing date for applications.
More information about the programme and a list of past participants can be found on our website.
If you are not selected for this position but are still considered suitable, you will be placed on a reserve list for 12 months from the closing date for applications, from which you might be considered for other traineeship positions within the ECB.

Student Research Assistant Traineeship Programme – Senior Management Macro-Finance Team | The European Central Bank

General Information

 

Type of contract  Traineeship

Who can apply?  EU nationals eligible for our traineeship programme

Grant  The trainee grant is €1,170 per month plus an accommodation allowance (see further information section), The trainee grant is €2,120 per month plus an accommodation allowance (see further information section)

Working time  Full time

Place of work  Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Closing date  06.01.2026

 

Your team

 

You will be part of the Senior Management Macro-Finance team in the Directorate General Research. Our Directorate General has roughly 50 economists who carry out and coordinate economic research at the ECB. We cover topical issues such as macro-financial linkages and the interaction between monetary and financial stability policies. We publish articles in leading academic journals and in the ECB’s own publications such as the Working Paper Series and the Research Bulletin. We also prepare policy notes and reports for internal and external use.
In your role as a Student Research Assistant trainee, you will be part of a team that conducts model-based analysis and policy-relevant research on monetary policy, macroprudential policy and financial stability. You will use and contribute to developing general equilibrium models (e.g. dynamic stochastic general equilibrium (DSGE) models) with financial intermediation to answer topical policy questions. These include questions such as the effects of monetary policy and macroprudential policy on financial stability and the interactions between different policy instruments.
The Student Research Assistant Traineeship Programme is aimed at students with a strong background in modelling and quantitative methods and an interest in policy-relevant applied research. You will work closely with your team and regularly interact with researchers across the entire Directorate General.
The ECB is an inclusive employer and we strive to reflect the diversity of the population we serve. We encourage you to apply irrespective of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, race, religious beliefs, sexual orientation or other characteristics.

 

Your role

As a Student Research Assistant trainee you will:
  • produce simulations using macro-finance models, including New Keynesian DSGE models with financial frictions;
  • maintain and further develop existing quantitative tools and modelling infrastructure;
  • further develop macroeconomic DSGE models to assess macroprudential and monetary policy interactions and their effectiveness;
  • develop macroeconometric models to empirically assess the propagation of economic and financial shocks;
  • help prepare quarterly policy analyses on monetary policy and financial stability.
The traineeship offers you the opportunity to work closely with our economists and management and contribute to research projects and operational work, such as preparing policy-related analyses for the ECB’s Executive Board. This will enable you to develop your analytical abilities, enhance your quantitative skills and gain an insight into the ECB’s research activities and policymaking processes.
The programme will expose you to new ideas and stimuli that will provide valuable experience for your future career. You will also have access to internal seminars and conferences organised by the ECB. This position is an excellent opportunity to engage with topical policy and research questions and learn how high-level academic research can be applied to policymaking.
You will be part of a multicultural team that strives for continuous innovation to make a positive impact on the lives of European citizens.

 

Qualifications, experience and skills

Essential: 
  • for a traineeship paid at €2,120, a master’s degree and at least two years of PhD studies in economics, finance, statistics, mathematics or computer science, or a related field;
  • for a traineeship paid at €1,170, a bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, statistics, mathematics, computer science or a related field;
  • experience in simulating macroeconomic DSGE models using Dynare;
  • strong programming skills in MATLAB;
  • good understanding of macro-finance models;
  • good knowledge of the MS Office package;
  • advanced (C1) command of English and intermediate (B1) command of at least one other official language of the EU, according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Desired: 
  • for a traineeship paid at €1,170, a master’s degree in economics, finance, statistics, mathematics, computer science or a related field;
  • sound knowledge of monetary DSGE models with financial frictions;
  • good knowledge of model calibration/estimation techniques (Bayesian methods or the simulated method of moments) using macroeconomic, banking and financial data;
  • knowledge of non-linear solution methods for dynamic models (e.g. perfect foresight transitions, function approximation, quadrature, numerical optimisation, higher order perturbation, value function iteration, continuous time methods, sequence space methods);
  • further programming skills in addition to the above (e.g. Python, parallel computing, symbolic maths);
  • some experience with macroeconomic data and macroeconometric models;
  • experience assisting with research.
You are curious and eager to learn, and want to further develop your ability to analyse complex information. You are keen to collaborate with others, pursue team goals and learn from other people’s diverse perspectives. You strive to know and anticipate stakeholder needs, and will signal any need for change and propose alternative solutions.
You are motivated to contribute to the ECB’s mission, to serve the citizens of the EU as a member of a public institution and to work with colleagues from all over Europe. You are keen to be part of our team and to use your skills and competencies to achieve the aims of this position.

 

Further information

Initial traineeship/PhD traineeship of six months, with a possible extension of up to 12 months in total.
Other details on the conditions applicable to traineeships at the ECB can be found on our website.

 

 

Application and selection process

The recruitment process for this position will include an online interview.
Further information on how to apply is available on our website.
If you are not selected for this position but are still considered suitable, you will be placed on a reserve list for 12 months from the closing date for applications, from which you might be considered for other traineeship positions within the ECB.

PhD Traineeship in the International Policy Analysis Division | The European Central Bank

General Information

 

Type of contract  PhD traineeship

Who can apply?  EU nationals eligible for our traineeship programme

Grant  The trainee grant is €2,120 per month plus an accommodation allowance (see further information section)

Working time  Full time

Place of work  Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Closing date  15.12.2025

 

Your team

 

You will be part of Directorate General International and European Relations. Our Directorate General has 120 staff members preparing the policy positions of the ECB, the Eurosystem and the European System of Central Banks on international and European issues (except for positions on the macroeconomic policies of the euro area or EU Member States).
In your role as a PhD trainee, you will be part of a team in the International Policy Analysis Division. The Division conducts economic analysis of issues of systemic relevance to the global economy, the global monetary and financial system and the international financial architecture, covering topics such as global financial markets, commodities, exchange rates, international spillovers, the transmission of monetary policy across countries, globalisation and capital flows.
The ECB is an inclusive employer and we strive to reflect the diversity of the population we serve. We encourage you to apply irrespective of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, race, religious beliefs, sexual orientation or other characteristics.

 

Your role

 

As a PhD trainee you will work closely with ECB staff members on one or more of the following tasks:
  • carrying out a research project;
  • drafting a paper for publication in the ECB’s Working Paper Series in collaboration with ECB staff members;
  • presenting the preliminary results at an internal seminar;
  • participating in internal seminars and contributing to the analytical work of the Division.
The traineeship offers you excellent opportunities to work closely with highly qualified economists on different tasks and projects in the field of international finance and macroeconomics, giving you valuable experience for a successful professional career. You will also be assigned a mentor and will be able to develop your potential and quickly contribute to the work we do. You will be part of a multicultural team that strives for continuous innovation to make a positive impact on the lives of European citizens.

 

Qualifications, experience and skills

Essential: 
  • a master’s degree and at least two years of PhD studies in economics, finance, statistics, data science or a closely related field;
  • interest in research in economics, finance or computational methods as well as experience in conducting academic research in those areas;
  • sound knowledge of advanced econometric techniques and macro-modelling tools;
  • experience with programming languages or statistical, econometric or numerical computing software packages such as MATLAB, Stata, Python, R, C++ or Julia;
  • good knowledge of the MS Office package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
  • an advanced (C1) command of English and an intermediate (B1) command of at least one other official language of the EU, according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Desired: 
  • Expertise in international finance on issues such as exchange rates, global imbalances, commodities, macro-financial spillovers, etc.
You are curious and eager to learn, and want to further develop your ability to analyse complex information. You are keen to collaborate with others, pursue team goals and learn from other people’s diverse perspectives. You strive to know and anticipate stakeholder needs, and will signal any need for change and propose alternative solutions.
You are motivated to contribute to the ECB’s mission, to serve the citizens of the EU as a member of a public institution and to work with colleagues from all over Europe. You are keen to be part of our team and to use your skills and competencies to achieve the aims of this position.

 

Further information

Initial PhD traineeship of 3 months with a possible extension of up to 12 months in total. The starting date will be in the spring, summer or autumn of 2026.
Other details on the conditions applicable to traineeships at the ECB can be found on our website.

 

Application and selection process

The recruitment process for this position will include an online interview.
You are also requested to provide together with your application a concise summary of your primary research interests and expertise, including an example of a recent or ongoing research project. The total length should not exceed 400 words. Kindly upload the summary as a PDF file, ensuring that your name is included in the file name for identification.
Further information on how to apply is available on our website.
If you are not selected for this position but are still considered suitable, you will be placed on a reserve list for 12 months from the closing date for applications, from which you might be considered for other traineeship positions within the ECB.

Traineeship in the Prices and Costs Division | The European Central Bank

General Information

 

Type of contract  Traineeship

Who can apply?  EU nationals eligible for our traineeship programme

Grant  The trainee grant is €1,170 per month plus an accommodation allowance (see further information section)

Working time  Full time

Place of work  Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Closing date  05.01.2026

 

Your team

 

You will be part of the Prices and Costs Division in the Directorate General Economics.
The Prices and Costs Division monitors, analyses and assesses inflationary pressures in the euro area. The Division provides input for policy processes and external communication on the inflation outlook and potential risks, including those derived from cyclical and structural analysis, the external and domestic environment, wage and profit developments and projected expectations. The Division works closely with other business areas across the ECB and the broader Eurosystem.
In your role as trainee, you will be part of a vibrant team of professionals. You will work alongside our experienced economists in enhancing analytical tools, preparing policy documents, conducting empirical analysis and contributing to publishable policy work.
The ECB is an inclusive employer and we strive to reflect the diversity of the population we serve. We encourage you to apply irrespective of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, race, religious beliefs, sexual orientation or other characteristics.

 

Your role

As a trainee, you will:
  • process, consolidate and transform datasets, maintain and develop databases and visualisation tools (including interactive dashboards), and use microdata to monitor inflation and real economic developments;
  • contribute to the Division’s regular internal and external products (including the Economic Bulletin and macroeconomic projections), for instance by preparing tables and charts for reports, spreadsheets or PowerPoint presentations, in collaboration with other business areas;
  • support policy decision-making by conducting empirical analyses using data analysis and statistical and econometric tools, particularly MATLAB, Stata and R;
  • contribute to enhancing and expanding analytical, econometric and forecasting tools;
  • support micro-level analysis of wage and price inflation, for example by contributing to the ECB’s wage tracker, by assessing micro-level developments in wage dynamics and consumer prices (including expectations) and/or helping to analyse price-setting, working with large datasets based on different sources (including from web scraping and large text corpora).
This traineeship offers you excellent opportunities to enhance your quantitative and programming skills, work on analytical tasks and collaborate with experienced central bank economists. It is also a unique opportunity to gain insight into analysis and policy within a central bank, which will be of great value in your future career. You will be part of a multicultural team that strives for continuous innovation to make a positive impact on the lives of European citizens.

Qualifications, experience and skills

Essential: 
  • a bachelor’s degree or higher in economics, econometrics, mathematics, statistics, data science or another relevant field;
  • practical experience of working with complex datasets, preparing charts and tables for reports and presentations, and ensuring data quality;
  • a good knowledge of multiple statistical and econometric analysis using programming languages such as MATLAB, R, Python, or Julia or statistical and econometric software such as Stata;
  • a good knowledge of the MS Office package;
  • an advanced (C1) command of English and an intermediate (B1) command of at least one other official language of the EU, according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Desired: 
  • a master’s degree in economics, econometrics, mathematics, statistics, data science or another relevant field;
  • a broad knowledge of macroeconomics and economic issues relating to wage and price developments;
  • experience working on analytical projects (alone or as part of a team);
  • a good knowledge of MS Excel and PowerPoint;
  • a solid background in econometrics (in particular, time series econometrics, panel data econometrics and micro-econometrics) or statistics and data science (for example, natural language processing, web scraping and machine learning);
  • practical experience of working with potentially large-scale microdata and using SQL;
  • practical experience of using data visualisation tools (for example creating web interactive web applications);
  • exposure to version control software such as Git.
You are curious and eager to learn, and want to further develop your ability to analyse complex information. You are keen to collaborate with others, pursue team goals and learn from other people’s diverse perspectives. You strive to know and anticipate stakeholder needs, and will signal any need for change and propose alternative solutions.
You are motivated to contribute to the ECB’s mission, to serve the citizens of the EU as a member of a public institution and to work with colleagues from all over Europe. You are keen to be part of our team and to use your skills and competencies to achieve the aims of this position.

 

Further information

Initial traineeship of six months, with a possible extension to up to 12 months in total, with starting dates in the spring and summer of 2026 and on 1 January 2027.
Other details on the conditions applicable to traineeships at the ECB can be found on our website.

 

Application and selection process

The recruitment process for this position will include an online interview.
Further information on how to apply is available on our website.
If you are not selected for this position but are still considered suitable, you will be placed on a reserve list for 12 months from the closing date for applications, from which you might be considered for other traineeship positions within the ECB.

Traineeship in the Design Team | The European Central Bank

General Information

 

Type of contract  Traineeship

Who can apply?  EU nationals eligible for our traineeship programme

Grant  The trainee grant is €1,170 per month plus an accommodation allowance (see further information section)

Working time  Full time

Place of work  Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Closing date  06.01.2026

 

Your team

You will be part of the Design and Digital Division in the Directorate General Communications. Our Directorate General has around 250 staff responsible for engaging with the public and media and informing them about the ECB’s tasks and mission. We also support members of the Executive Board in their communication activities.
In your role as a trainee, you will be part of a team of four responsible for ECB visual communications products involving graphic design and branding. You will help produce graphic design solutions for a wide array of communications products (such as static visuals, illustrations, explainer videos and infographics) on multiple platforms (including the ECB’s websites and social media channels). You will also work closely with other teams within the Directorate General Communications and across the institution, as well as with external providers.
The ECB is an inclusive employer and we strive to reflect the diversity of the population we serve. We encourage you to apply irrespective of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, race, religious beliefs, sexual orientation or other characteristics.

Your role

As a trainee in the Design team you will:
  • support the team in its daily tasks by preparing appealing visuals for ECB social media channels (Instagram, X, YouTube, etc.) and websites, and for high-level events;
  • develop branding solutions for different ECB initiatives by exploring and implementing the latest trends in graphic and motion graphic design, and ensuring alignment with strategic communication goals;
  • come up with innovative and creative proposals for ways to improve the ECB’s visual communications;
  • help to establish and maintain the ECB’s visual identity across all communications products;
  • support the improvement of workflows and processes to help the team work more efficiently and deliver high-quality visual communications, including by exploring and utilising emerging technologies;
  • work with colleagues across the Directorate General on strategic projects and day-to-day tasks, contributing creative ideas to a wide range of activities.
The traineeship offers you excellent opportunities to work with experts from all over Europe and gain experience in a fast-paced environment across a broad range of communications topics. You will be part of a multicultural team that strives for continuous innovation to make a positive impact on the lives of European citizens.

Qualifications, experience and skills

Essential:
  • a bachelor’s degree or higher in graphic design, visual communication or a related field (other fields will also be considered if combined with strong relevant qualifications);
  • proficiency in graphic design software, including Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects);
  • a sound understanding of design principles, layout, colour theory, typography and the basics of motion graphics, demonstrated by a strong portfolio showcasing relevant design projects;
  • the ability to conceptualise and execute creative ideas effectively, translating complex information into clear and intuitive visuals, and a keen eye for aesthetics and consistency;
  • familiarity with the design process from concept to final delivery;
  • a good knowledge of the MS Office package;
  • an advanced (C1) command of English and an intermediate (B1) command of at least one other official language of the EU, according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Desired: 
  • familiarity with user interface and user experience design principles;
  • familiarity with AI-powered creative tools and their application in creative workflows.
You are curious and eager to learn, and want to further develop your ability to analyse complex information. You are keen to collaborate with others, pursue team goals and learn from other people’s diverse perspectives. You strive to know and anticipate stakeholder needs, and will signal any need for change and propose alternative solutions.
You are motivated to contribute to the ECB’s mission, to serve the citizens of the EU as a member of a public institution and to work with colleagues from all over Europe. You are keen to be part of our team and to use your skills and competencies to achieve the aims of this position.

Further information

Initial traineeship of six months, with a possible extension to up to 12 months in total.
Other details on the conditions applicable to traineeships at the ECB can be found on our website.

Application and selection process

The recruitment process for this position will include an online interview.
Further information on how to apply is available on our website.
If you are not selected for this position but are still considered suitable, you will be placed on a reserve list for 12 months from the closing date for applications, from which you might be considered for other traineeship positions within the ECB.

Traineeships in Banking Supervision – Data Profile | The European Central Bank

General Information

Type of contract: traineeship

Working time: full time

Place of work: Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Who can apply: EU nationals eligible for our traineeship programme

Closing date 15.12.2025

Grant: The trainee grant is €1,170 per month plus an accommodation allowance (see further information section)

 

The European banking system helps keep safe and sound as part of the Single Supervisory Mechanism (SSM), together with national supervisory authorities of participating countries. It directly supervises the largest euro area banks and oversees the supervision of all others, conducting day-to-day oversight and on-site inspections in areas such as governance, credit and market risk, operational, climate, cyber and geopolitical risk, business models and capital planning. The ECB grants and withdraws banking licences, assesses major shareholders and bank managers,, can impose enforcement measures and sanctions for breaches of prudential rules, and continuously improves its supervisory processes and tools, including through the use of artificial intelligence.

We are keen to draw on fresh perspectives for different areas of work and are looking to fill 100 traineeship positions in various fields through four traineeship campaigns running in parallel.

 

Your role

As a trainee you will gain unique hands on experience by carrying out day-to-day supervisory activities as part of an international team of experts.

For example, you may:

  • participate in meetings about risks with supervised banks and banking supervisors;
  • assess the impact of macroeconomic and microeconomic developments on banks’ risk profiles;
  • analyse banks’ reports and identify any undesirable developments;
  • assess whether banks are complying with supervisory expectations and regulatory requirements;
  • collect and scrutinise data, producing tables, charts, presentations and reports;
  • support the efficiency of core business processes and systems;
  • enhance and automate data processing tasks;
  • contribute to projects and activities that implement supervisory practices and standards;
  • contribute to one key supervisory process, e.g. planning, supervisory reviews, authorisations, developing supervisory technology, or vertical and horizontal analyses.

You will be working alongside international experts who look forward to benefiting from your enthusiasm and recent academic experience.

The traineeship offers you excellent learning opportunities, such as training courses and workshops. You will also be able to hone your communication and collaboration skills, contributing to memos and presentations and interacting with internal and external audiences. You will be assigned a mentor to help you further develop these skills.

You will be part of a multicultural team that strives for continuous innovation to make a positive impact on the lives of European citizens.

As part of the ECB trainee community, you will have the opportunity to build your own professional network.

 

Qualifications, experience and skills

Essential:

  • a bachelor’s degree or higher in data science, statistics, mathematics, business analytics, economics, econometrics, physics, bionics, programming, finance, banking or a similar field (or having obtained at least 180 academic credits under the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System – ECTS – by the closing date for applications);
  • knowledge of a programming language(s) for data transformation and data analysis;
  • experience in data-related tasks: data processing,  quantitative analytics, use of data visualisation tools and artificial intelligence;
  • analytical, interpersonal and problem-solving skills, teamwork and adaptability;
  • a keen interest in working for a European institution and protecting the stability of the banking system;
  • motivation to make the most of the development opportunities that this traineeship has to offer;
  • an advanced (C1) command of English and an intermediate (B1) command of at least one other official language of the EU, according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

 

Desired: 

  • skills in RStudio, Python and/or MySQL;
  • knowledge of econometric modeling;
  • experience with Tableau, Microsoft Power BI, natural language processing and/or big data technologies;
  • broad academic knowledge of and/or work experience in any of the following fields: banking, finance, banking supervision, financial regulation, supervisory methodology, risk analysis, and/or implications of the digital transformation for the financial sector;
  • project management skills;
  • a strong interest in working in a multicultural environment or gaining experience abroad, as demonstrated through, for example, language skills, education, work experience and/or volunteer work.

 

You are curious and eager to learn, and want to further develop your ability to analyse complex information. You are keen to collaborate with others, pursue team goals and learn from other people’s diverse perspectives. You strive to know and anticipate stakeholder needs, and will signal any need for change and propose alternative solutions.

You are motivated to contribute to the ECB’s mission, to serve the citizens of the EU as a member of a public institution and to work with colleagues from all over Europe. You are keen to be part of our team and to use your skills and competencies to achieve the aims of this position.

 

Further information

We will be offering traineeships with an initial duration of six months, with a possible extension of up to 12 months in the same or another business area in ECB Banking Supervision.

Other details on the conditions applicable to traineeships at the ECB can be found on our website.

The ECB is an inclusive employer and we strive to reflect the diversity of the population we serve. To achieve a more representative spread of nationalities for these traineeships, we may adjust our initial filtering of applications to bring them more in line with the relative size of the EU population.

We encourage you to apply irrespective of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, race, religious beliefs, sexual orientation or other characteristics.

 

Application and selection process

The recruitment process for this position will include a pre-recorded video interview in the pre-selection phase and – if you are invited to participate in the subsequent selection phase – an online interview.

For the ongoing traineeship recruitment in ECB Banking Supervision, we have published four different traineeship campaigns, covering four profiles. We advise you to only apply for the one you consider yourself best suited.

Please include in your application form your proficiency in the skills mentioned above.

Further information on how to apply is available on the website:

https://www.ecb.europa.eu/careers/before-you-apply/how-to-apply/html/index.en.html

If you are not selected for this position but are still considered suitable, you will be placed on a reserve list for 12 months from the closing date for applications, from which you might be considered for other traineeship positions within the ECB.

Traineeships in Banking Supervision – Generalist Profile | The European Central Bank

General Information

Type of contract: traineeship

Working time: full time

Place of work: Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Who can apply: EU nationals eligible for our traineeship programme

Closing date 15.12.2025

Grant: The trainee grant is €1,170 per month plus an accommodation allowance (see further information section)

The European banking system helps keep safe and sound as part of the Single Supervisory Mechanism (SSM), together with national supervisory authorities of participating countries. It directly supervises the largest euro area banks and oversees the supervision of all others, conducting day-to-day oversight and on-site inspections in areas such as governance, credit and market risk, operational, climate, cyber and geopolitical risk, business models and capital planning. The ECB grants and withdraws banking licences, assesses major shareholders and bank managers,, can impose enforcement measures and sanctions for breaches of prudential rules, and continuously improves its supervisory processes and tools, including through the use of artificial intelligence.

We are keen to draw on fresh perspectives for different areas of work and are looking to fill 100 traineeship positions in various fields through four traineeship campaigns running in parallel.

Your role

As a trainee you will gain unique hands on experience by carrying out day-to-day supervisory activities as part of an international team of experts.

For example, you may:

  • participate in meetings about risks with supervised banks and banking supervisors;
  • assess the impact of macroeconomic and microeconomic developments on banks’ risk profiles;
  • analyse banks’ reports and identify any undesirable developments;
  • assess whether banks are complying with supervisory expectations and regulatory requirements;
  • collect and scrutinise data, producing tables, charts, presentations and reports;
  • support the efficiency of core business processes and systems;
  • enhance and automate data processing tasks;
  • contribute to projects and activities that implement supervisory practices and standards;
  • contribute to one key supervisory process, e.g. planning, supervisory reviews, authorisations, developing supervisory technology, or vertical and horizontal analyses.

You will be working alongside international experts who look forward to benefiting from your enthusiasm and recent academic experience.

The traineeship offers you excellent learning opportunities, such as training courses and workshops. You will also be able to hone your communication and collaboration skills, contributing to memos and presentations and interacting with internal and external audiences. You will be assigned a mentor to help you further develop these skills.

You will be part of a multicultural team that strives for continuous innovation to make a positive impact on the lives of European citizens.

As part of the ECB trainee community, you will have the opportunity to build your own professional network.

 

Qualifications, experience and skills

Essential:

  • a bachelor’s degree or higher in economics, finance, statistics, business administration, business analytics, law, political science, banking, accounting, international relations, European studies, public administration, risk management or a similar field (or having obtained at least 180 academic credits under the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System – ECTS – by the closing date for applications);
  • broad academic knowledge in any of the following fields: banking; finance; banking supervision; financial regulation; supervisory standards and practices; risk analysis; and/or implications of the digital transformation for the financial sector;
  • analytical, interpersonal and problem-solving skills, teamwork and adaptability;
  • a keen interest in working for a European institution and protecting the stability of the banking system;
  • motivation to make the most of the development opportunities that this traineeship has to offer;
  • an advanced (C1) command of English and an intermediate (B1) command of at least one other official language of the EU, according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Desired:

  • in-depth knowledge of and/or work experience in any of the following fields: banking; finance; banking supervision; financial regulation; supervisory standards and practices; risk analysis; and/or implications of the digital transformation for the financial sector;
  • project management skills;
  • a strong interest in working in a multicultural environment or gaining experience abroad, as demonstrated through, for example, language skills, education, work experience and/or volunteer work.

You are curious and eager to learn, and want to further develop your ability to analyse complex information. You are keen to collaborate with others, pursue team goals and learn from other people’s diverse perspectives. You strive to know and anticipate stakeholder needs, and will signal any need for change and propose alternative solutions.

You are motivated to contribute to the ECB’s mission, to serve the citizens of the EU as a member of a public institution and to work with colleagues from all over Europe. You are keen to be part of our team and to use your skills and competencies to achieve the aims of this position.

 

Further information

We will be offering traineeships with an initial duration of six months, with a possible extension of up to 12 months in the same or another business area in ECB Banking Supervision.

Other details on the conditions applicable to traineeships at the ECB can be found on our website.

The ECB is an inclusive employer and we strive to reflect the diversity of the population we serve. To achieve a more representative spread of nationalities for these traineeships, we may adjust our initial filtering of applications to bring them more in line with the relative size of the EU population.

We encourage you to apply irrespective of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, race, religious beliefs, sexual orientation or other characteristics.

 

Application and selection process

The recruitment process for this position will include a pre-recorded video interview in the pre-selection phase and – if you are invited to participate in the subsequent selection phase – an online interview.

For the ongoing traineeship recruitment in ECB Banking Supervision, we have published four different traineeship campaigns, covering four profiles. We advise you to only apply for the one you consider yourself best suited.

Please include in your application form your proficiency in the skills mentioned above.

Further information on how to apply is available on the website:

https://www.ecb.europa.eu/careers/before-you-apply/how-to-apply/html/index.en.html

If you are not selected for this position but are still considered suitable, you will be placed on a reserve list for 12 months from the closing date for applications, from which you might be considered for other traineeship positions within the ECB.