The European Central Bank is recruiting trainees for its Banking Supervision division, focusing on the intersection of IT, data, and financial supervision.

Key Details

• Location: Frankfurt am Main, Germany

• Duration: 6 months (possible extension up to 12 months)

• Grant: €1,170/month + accommodation allowance

• Working time: Full-time

• Eligibility: EU nationals

• Deadline: 15 December 2025

Who They’re Looking For
Students or recent graduates (Bachelor’s or higher) in:

• Computer science, IT, data science, engineering, business information systems, statistics, economics, finance, risk management, or related fields

• Interest in digital transformation, cybersecurity, AI, cloud engineering, and IT’s role in banking

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• English (C1) + another EU language (B1)

What You Will Do

• Support supervisory teams analysing banks’ IT systems, risks, and digital transformation

• Contribute to assessments related to cybersecurity, operational resilience, cloud usage, and emerging technologies

• Analyse data, prepare reports and visualisations, and automate processes

• Participate in supervisory meetings with banks and experts

• Contribute to projects on supervisory technology, risk analysis, and process optimisation

• Receive mentoring, training, and access to a broad professional network

Why Apply
Ideal for students interested in fintech, IT risk, cybersecurity, digital transformation, and the technological side of financial regulation. Gain hands-on experience at a leading EU institution.

How to Apply
Apply through the ECB website under the Traineeships in Banking Supervision – Systems Profile campaign.