20.11.2024
General Information
Type of contract: Traineeship
Who can apply?: EU nationals eligible for our traineeship programme
Grent: 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: 05.12.2024
Your Team
The ECB supervises European banks to ensure their stability as part of the Single Supervisory Mechanism (SSM). It oversees the largest euro area banks, conducts inspections, and specialises in various risks and supervisory areas. The team also grants licenses, evaluates management suitability, and develops tools and processes for effective supervision.
Your Role
As a trainee, you will gain practical experience in supervisory tasks such as risk assessment, data analysis, and compliance checks. You may also work on automating processes, contributing to projects, and supporting key supervisory activities. Trainees receive mentorship and participate in training sessions while working with international experts.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills
Candidates need a relevant bachelor’s degree, strong analytical and teamwork skills, and advanced English proficiency (C1) plus intermediate knowledge of another EU language (B1). Desired skills include knowledge of EU regulation, data analytics, coding, and project management. A strong interest in multicultural work or international experience is also valued.
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 interview in the pre-selection phase and – if you are invited to participate in the subsequent selection phase – 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.