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
12.04.2021
Your team
You will be joining one of the following three Directorates General (DGs):
- Systemic and International Banks;
- Universal and Diversified Institutions;
- Specialised Institutions & LSIs.
Within ECB Banking Supervision these DGs are responsible for the ongoing supervision of significant institutions (SIs) and for overseeing the supervision of less significant institutions (LSIs).
As a trainee you will be part of a dynamic international team of experts in one of the areas below.
- Direct supervision of SIs as part of a Joint Supervisory Team (JST), composed of members from the ECB and the relevant national competent authority (NCA). The JSTs carry out the annual Supervisory Review and Evaluation Process (SREP) as well as many other supervisory tasks.
- Indirect supervision of LSIs as part of a country desk, also dealing with crisis cases.
- Horizontal banking supervision projects with the involvement of the DGs above.
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 your gender, gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability and other characteristics.
Your role
As a trainee you will have the opportunity to:
- analyse financial accounts and monitor market perceptions of supervised banks;
- analyse the legal and regulatory frameworks for financial institutions in various jurisdictions;
- assist with collecting and analysing data and generating tables, charts and reports;
- work independently, under the guidance of a mentor, on projects relating to the implementation of supervisory practices and standards.
These traineeships offer a unique opportunity for anyone wanting to start a career in banking supervision, finance, accounting and related areas. You will be working in a challenging and inspiring environment together with international experts in the field of banking supervision. You will be part of a multicultural team that strives for continuous innovation to make a positive impact on the lives of European citizens. Your assigned mentor will help you develop your technical skills and navigate the multicultural setting. Training courses, workshops and conferences will enable you to acquire state of the art knowledge in economics, finance and banking.
Qualifications, experience and skills
Essential:
- a bachelor’s degree or higher in finance, economics, statistics, business administration, financial/banking law, accounting or a similar subject;
- a keen interest in banking-related risk analysis and the implementation of financial regulation and supervisory standards and practices;
- advanced knowledge of MS Office, particularly Word, 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 in the subjects mentioned above;
- knowledge of banking, banking regulation, corporate finance, risk management, statistical modelling or accounting;
- knowledge of data management and analysis tools, including basic coding skills.
You are curious and eager to learn and want to further develop your ability to analyse complex issues. 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 objectives of this position.
Working modalities
Playing a role in European banking supervision requires you to work in multinational and multicultural teams and in the context of different national frameworks. A strong ability to use different EU languages for business purposes is an asset.
Further information
Traineeships with an initial contract of 6 months, with the possibility of an extension up to 12 months in total in the same business area or another Directorate General within ECB Banking Supervision, subject to business needs and adequate performance.
Application and selection process
Further information on how to join us is available on our
website.
The recruitment process for this campaign will include an online interview via Webex.
