Traineeships in European Central Bank

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Traineeship in Public Communications

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: 23.03.2026

Your team

You will be part of the Public Communication Division in the Directorate General Communications. Our Directorate has around 250 staff members who are responsible for communicating with the public and media about the ECB’s work and mission. We manage digital communications and public communications, as well as media relations, and we also lead the ECB’s efforts to engage effectively with its own staff. We are constantly striving to make the ECB more accessible to all audiences, including by reaching the general public through our website and social media channels.

In your role as a public communications trainee, you will be part of either the Campaigns and Civil Society team or the Blog team. You will be matched with one of the teams based on your interests and skill set. The Campaigns and Civil Society team is responsible for the YouTube channel Espresso Economics, which explains fundamental economic concepts that affect people’s daily lives. The Blog team oversees The ECB Blog, which is aimed at experts but also reaches a much wider audience, providing accessible insights into the economy and central bank policies. The Blog team also conducts and produces interviews and feature pieces. You will work closely with others in our Directorate General as part of cross-divisional teams handling strategic communication projects or urgent tasks.

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

Traineeship 1: Trainee in the Campaigns and Civil Society team

As a trainee you will:

  • prepare Espresso Economics scripts and create engaging thumbnails and visuals to increase video appeal and viewer engagement;
  • assist during the filming and production of Espresso Economics YouTube videos, including camera set-up, lighting and sound, to ensure high-quality output;
  • liaise with stakeholders, content creators and team members to align video content with strategic goals;
  • deliver post-production editing of both short and long-form YouTube videos;
  • partner with communications agencies to ensure consistent branding and messaging across videos;
  • conduct research on target audiences and topics for focused initiatives.

Traineeship 2: Trainee in the Blog team

As a trainee you will:

  • help to coordinate the publication of The ECB Blog by managing logistical and editorial steps;
  • research policy-relevant topics and compile information for blog posts targeting a variety of audiences, including experts, students, academics and others interested in economics or central banking;
  • help to coordinate the production of visuals and develop creative illustrative concepts for the blog and produce short videos to support it;
  • liaise with communications agencies;
  • respond to queries from various stakeholders at all levels in the ECB;
  • develop and prepare impact measurement reports and promote blog posts through media relations.

The traineeship offers you excellent opportunities to gain insight into a broad range of communications activities at the ECB. You will work closely with other teams in the Directorate General and in other areas of the ECB as well as with external stakeholders, including other EU institutions, national central banks, universities and content creators. 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 communications, economics, international relations, business administration, political science, marketing, public relations or a similar field;
  • a strong interest in, and understanding of, the ECB’s mission;
  • experience in producing communication materials, both written and visual;
  • the ability to simplify complex concepts and texts;
  • a good knowledge of the Microsoft 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: https://www.coe.int/en/web/common-european-framework-reference-languages...

Desired:

  • a proficient (C2) command of either French or German, 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

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: https://www.ecb.europa.eu/careers/what-we-offer/traineeship/html/index.e...

For additional information on this specific vacancy, you can speak to Anne-Constanze Schieb on +49 (0)175 8186826 between 16:00 and 18:00 CET on Thursday, 5 March 2026 or between 16:00 and 18:00 CET on Friday, 6 March 2026, or via email (Anne-Constanze.Schieb@ecb.europa.eu).

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 and a written exercise.

Further information on how to apply is available on our website: https://www.ecb.europa.eu/careers/before-you-apply/how-to-apply/html/ind...

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 digital communications

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: 24.03.2026

Your team

You will be part of the Newsroom Division in the Directorate General Communications. Our Directorate General has around 250 staff communicating the official views of the ECB. We inform the public and the media about the ECB’s tasks and mission and keep staff up to date on internal and ECB-related topics.

The Newsroom Division is responsible for relations with traditional media, our social media channels and podcast, media monitoring and internal communications. We are currently working on making our communications more accessible to the general public and exploring new ways to reach young people and women, particularly through our digital channels.

In your role as a trainee, you will be part of the Digital Content team of seven members of staff. The team is responsible for creating posts for the social media channels of the ECB and its top policymakers, drafting content for the ECB’s websites and producing the Euro Matters podcast. You will work closely with others in our Directorate General as part of cross-divisional teams handling strategic communication projects or urgent tasks.

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 Digital Content team you will:

  • prepare content and film videos for the ECB’s social media channels;
  • contribute to the team’s understanding of the social media landscape and identify the most effective channels and content for us to reach our target audiences;
  • actively contribute to various ongoing projects, such as writing plain-language explainers for the web;
  • help produce the Euro Matters podcast, drafting scripts and promoting the episodes.
  • The traineeship offers you excellent opportunities to create highly visible content about the ECB, monetary policy and banking supervision and to deepen your knowledge of these topics. You will work in a dynamic environment where you can learn from others, challenge yourself in new areas and use your initiative to implement new ideas. 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 international relations, politics, economics, finance, journalism, communications, media studies, graphic design, psychology or another relevant field;
  • strong presentation and writing skills, and the ability to make complex concepts easy to understand for the target audience;
  • a sound understanding of the ECB and its main tasks, as well as a basic understanding of monetary policy, banking supervision and economics;
  • experience in creating content for social media, including creating and editing video content;
  • a good understanding of current trends in digital communications;
  • 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: https://www.coe.int/en/web/common-european-framework-reference-languages...

Desired:

  • experience in filming and editing social media content.

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: https://www.ecb.europa.eu/careers/what-we-offer/traineeship/html/index.e...

Application and selection process

The recruitment process for this position will include a remote written exercise 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: https://www.ecb.europa.eu/careers/before-you-apply/how-to-apply/html/ind...

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 Fiscal Policies Division

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: 11.03.2026

Your team

You will be part of the Fiscal Policies Division in the Directorate General Economics. Our Division has 25 members of staff responsible for assessing the national fiscal policies of EU Member States and the euro area fiscal stance. We provide fiscal forecasts, monitor public debt sustainability and perform analytical work on a variety of related topics, including the interaction between fiscal and monetary policy. We are also responsible for analysing issues related to the architecture of Economic and Monetary Union, particularly in relation to the EU’s fiscal framework. We collaborate closely with several other divisions in our Directorate General, as well as euro area national central banks.

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 Fiscal Policies Division you will:

  • support research analysts and economists in our Division, contributing to both short-term tasks and long-term projects;
  • help maintain and develop the Division’s databases for monitoring fiscal developments and related macroeconomic and financial market indicators;
  • contribute to the enhancement of the Division’s forecasting, modelling and other analytical tools;
  • support the preparation of the Division’s regular internal and external products, including its contributions to the ECB’s Economic Bulletin, for instance by producing tables, charts, presentations and other analytical input in collaboration with other ECB business areas;
  • contribute to the Division’s research projects by conducting empirical analysis and macroeconomic modelling. 

The traineeship offers you excellent opportunities to improve your quantitative skills, be involved in analytical tasks and work closely with experienced economists. It also provides a unique opportunity to gain insight into  policy issues within a central bank. 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, finance, mathematics, statistics, data science, computer science, engineering or another related field;
  • experience with statistical, econometric and data science packages and programming languages (e.g. MATLAB, Python, R, Stata, Julia, EViews);
  • experience in processing and analysing fiscal, macroeconomic or financial market data and programming automated data tasks;
  • 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: https://www.coe.int/en/web/common-european-framework-reference-languages...

Desired: 

  • a master’s degree or higher (or master’s degree studies in the final stages of completion) in economics, finance, mathematics, statistics, data science, computer science, engineering or another related field;
  • strong programming skills in one or more programming languages (e.g. MATLAB, Python, R, Stata, Julia, EViews);
  • initial experience in applying machine learning algorithms or using AI tools for analytical purposes, with a strong interest in developing further expertise in this area.

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 6 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: https://www.ecb.europa.eu/careers/what-we-offer/traineeship/html/index.e...

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

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 – ECB Visitor Centre

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: 12.03.2026

Your team

You will be part of the Public Communication Division in the Directorate General Communications. Our Directorate General has approximately 250 members of staff who are responsible for communicating with the public and media about the ECB’s work and mission. We manage digital communications, media relations and public communications, and we also lead the ECB’s efforts to engage effectively with staff. We are currently working on making the ECB more accessible to different audiences and on reaching out to the general public directly.

In your role as a trainee in the ECB Visitor Centre team, you will be part of the wider Visits, Enquiries and Protocol team, which comprises 15 members of staff responsible for: 

  • handling enquiries from citizens concerning publicly available information about the ECB's tasks and functions;
  • managing and hosting tours of the ECB Visitor Centre and providing both onsite and virtual lectures for groups, facilitating information exchange and creating a dialogue with citizens;
  • building, fostering and strengthening local engagement by connecting with the wider public and influential actors in Frankfurt and the Rhine-Main region;
  • organising high-level visits/meetings and providing protocol advice.

You will work closely with other teams in the Directorate General Communications and other areas of the ECB as well as with external stakeholders, including universities and other EU institutions. You will also interact with the general public and work closely with the creative agency used by the Visitor Centre. 

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 ECB Visitor Centre team you will:

  • help to plan and coordinate the activities of the ECB Visitor Centre, including Visitor Centre tours, lectures and tours of the main building (both onsite and virtually); 
  • conduct guided tours of the ECB Visitor Centre and explain the tasks and functions of the ECB to visitor groups from all over the world;
  • support the Visits, Enquiries and Protocol team in various outreach activities, such as the Europa Open Air concert, Europe Day and Night of the Museums;
  • support the team in updating content and revamping the Visitor Centre;
  • contribute to flagging and analysing issues raised by the public during visits and lectures.

The traineeship offers you excellent opportunities to join a fast-paced environment and to gain an insight into a broad range of communications activities at the ECB. It also offers you the opportunity to broaden your knowledge of communications and to come up with creative solutions to problems. 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 communications, economics, international relations, business administration, political science, public relations or a similar field;
  • a strong interest in, and understanding of, the ECB’s mission, combined with the ability to explain complex topics in clear language;
  • experience in public speaking and confidence to communicate effectively in front of diverse audiences;
  • a good knowledge of the Microsoft Office package;
  • an advanced (C1) command of both English and German, according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. 

Desired: 

  • an advanced (C1) command of another EU language, 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

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: https://www.ecb.europa.eu/careers/what-we-offer/traineeship/html/index.e...

For additional information on this specific vacancy, you can contact Christine Majoros at christine.majoros@ecb.europa.eu.

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

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 strategic communications

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: 13.03.2026

Your team

You will be part of the Strategic Communication Section and the Senior Management Office in the Directorate General Communications. Our Directorate General, which has around 250 staff, is responsible for communicating the official views of the ECB and informing diverse audiences, in particular young Europeans, about the ECB’s mission and tasks. We manage all aspects of media relations, taking care of the ECB’s websites and social media channels, organising institutional events, and engaging with the general public by answering their questions and producing explanatory material. The Strategic Communication Section is responsible for the strategic focus and coherence of our external and internal communication activities.

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 strategic communications you will:

  • help draft and update presentations, articles and speeches for senior management in the Directorate General for internal and external audiences;
  • keep the ECB communication toolkit up to date, including speaking lines on key aspects of monetary policy, the current economic environment and other key topics of relevance to the ECB;
  • contribute to strategic communication activities, such as the review of our content planning, collaboration with social media content creators, and communication on the ECB and climate change;
  • experiment with the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in strategic communications, such as research on target audiences and tracking messaging and communication trends.

This traineeship offers you excellent opportunities to learn how to create communications deliverables for top executives in a European institution, manage stakeholders in an international setting and strategically plan communication campaigns to achieve the greatest impact. 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 communications, economics, international relations, business administration, political science, public relations or another relevant field;
  • a clear understanding of the ECB’s mission, tasks and responsibilities and the ability to describe them in clear and simple terms;
  • experience in producing effective, targeted communication deliverables;
  • a basic understanding of the underlying economic concepts of Economic and Monetary Union and the euro;
  • a proven interest in European current affairs;
  • a good understanding of the communications landscape, in particular media and social media trends;
  • a good knowledge of the MS Office package, in particular 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: https://www.coe.int/en/web/common-european-framework-reference-languages...

Desired: 

  • experience of using AI in the production of innovative content.

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, starting ideally in the third quarter of 2026, 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: https://www.ecb.europa.eu/careers/what-we-offer/traineeship/html/index.e...

For additional information on this specific vacancy, you can speak to Belén Pérez Esteve, on +49 173 533 4269 between 16:00 and 18:00 CET on Friday, 6 March 2026, or to Ettore Fanciulli, on +49 172 257 0849 between 15:00 and 16:00 CET on Monday, 9 March 2026.

Application and selection process

The recruitment process for this position will include a remote written exercise and an online interview. 

Further information on how to apply is available on our website: https://www.ecb.europa.eu/careers/before-you-apply/how-to-apply/html/ind...

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 Human Resources (Partnering and Solutions division)

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: 18.03.2026

Your team

You will be part of the Partnering and Solutions Division in the Directorate General Human Resources. Our Directorate General has over 100 staff providing services to around 4,000 ECB employees. Together, we aim to support staff across the ECB and foster a collaborative, inclusive workplace.

Our Division is one of the three divisions in the Directorate General. We provide strategic HR advice and business and employee partnering services and are responsible for the design and evaluation of a large number of HR policies.

In your role as a trainee, you will gain hands-on experience, work closely with HR solution experts, HR business partners and employee partners and contribute to the development of agile, customer-focused and strategic HR solutions. 

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 Partnering and Solutions Division you will contribute to ongoing work and new initiatives of a team in one of the Division’s two sections. Based on your education, areas of expertise or knowledge and – whenever possible – your preferences, you will be assigned to: 

People Solution Section

  • You will help assess, design, develop and implement solutions, policies, services and/or tools in fields such as talent acquisition, career development, performance management, recognition and rewards, professional and leadership development, and diversity and inclusion. 

Business & Employee Partnering Section

  • HR Business Partners team: You will support the delivery of services and the preparation and running of seasonal activities, as well as ad hoc initiatives. In addition, you will help further optimise the use of data to improve the team’s overall impact.
  • HR Employee Partners team: You will support the delivery of services, such as newcomer onboarding sessions, exit interviews, outreach to colleagues on unpaid leave and upskilling/training sessions. In addition, you will contribute to the production of data-driven analyses and reports. 

In all teams, you will be expected to conduct data analysis and benchmarking, make suggestions to improve and design HR solutions, and contribute your knowledge and data skills to projects within your respective area. 

The traineeship offers you excellent opportunities to develop your communication, collaboration and data handling skills, and work on a variety of HR initiatives, interacting with a diverse range of stakeholders. You will gain an insight into the ECB’s activities and contribute to the ECB’s mission. 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 HR management, communication, business administration, social and organisational psychology, law or another relevant field; 
  • knowledge of and/or experience in one or more of the following areas: employee engagement, learning and development, leadership development, organisational psychology/culture, performance management, career management, talent acquisition, and diversity and inclusion; 
  • good knowledge of data handling and analysis, visualisation and reporting, as well as the ability to present data in meaningful and engaging ways; 
  • Adaptability and analytical, interpersonal, problem-solving and teamworking skills;
  • good communication skills, including drafting, storytelling and consolidating information in clear messages that are compelling to the audience;
  • a good knowledge of the MS Office package, in particular Excel for the purpose of data analysis;
  • 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: https://www.coe.int/en/web/common-european-framework-reference-languages...

Desired:

  • a strong interest in working in a multicultural environment, as demonstrated through things like language skills, education, work experience and voluntary 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

Initial traineeship of six months, with a possible extension to up to 12 months in total. Your traineeship will start ideally between July and October 2026, depending on which team you join. 

Other details on the conditions applicable to traineeships at the ECB can be found on our website: https://www.ecb.europa.eu/careers/what-we-offer/traineeship/html/index.e...

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 – a written exercise and an online interview.

Further information on how to apply is available on our website: https://www.ecb.europa.eu/careers/before-you-apply/how-to-apply/html/ind...

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.