How to apply More information about the ECB and current vacancies can be found on our website: www.ecb.europa.eu/careers We are looking for highly competent European citizens with a strong sense of integrity, team spirit and an intrinsic motivation to work for Europe. The European Central Bank Join us in strengthening European integration Are you interested? If yes, please apply via our online recruitment portal. Together with the central banks of the countries in the euro area, you will contribute to decisions that affect the lives of more than 330 million people. Further information See our website: www.ecb.europa.eu Contact us: recruitment@ecb.europa.eu Follow us on: European Central Bank, November 2015
Who we are Promoting financial integration and financial stability forms the basis of the work of the European Central Bank. Consequently, the ECB plays a crucial role in Europe s economic life and ultimately in the well-being of its citizens. We are looking for professionals with different ages, backgrounds and interests who want to explore the fascinating challenges, varied opportunities and people-centred working culture that gives our staff a voice and the chance to make an impact for Europe. Discover more at www.ecb.europa.eu Working for Europe Since you will actively foster and support the safety and soundness of Europe's economy, working for the ECB means working for Europe. Together with the central banks of the countries in the euro area, you will contribute to decisions that affect the lives of more than 330 million people. Why join the ECB? Exciting jobs in various fields not only in economics, finance and banking supervision, but also in HR, IT, law and statistics Opportunity to develop professional and social networks Dynamic and challenging projects A working culture which encourages cooperation, mutual support and commitment Diversity @ the ECB The ECB wishes to be a workplace where staff members feel included and respected, and where their individual talents are valued, developed and rewarded. We are looking for open-minded and tolerant Europeans. Diversity is a key contributor to our success. As a European Union institution, the ECB aspires to be an organisation in which diversity is welcomed and appreciated in all its facets for the richness that it offers. The facets of diversity include but are not limited to gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, age, cultural background and disability. Life in Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt am Main, where the ECB is located, is an international city in the heart of Germany. Various cultural attractions, leisure facilities and green areas make the city a pleasant place to live. An extensive road and rail network connects the city to the rest of the country. Its easily accessible airport is Europe s second largest, with 56 million travellers passing through every year. The open and hospitable atmosphere in Frankfurt stems from its centuries-old role as a trading centre. No matter where you come from, you will always meet people in Frankfurt, and especially at the ECB, who speak your language. You will probably even find a restaurant that serves your favourite food!
How to apply The traineeship opportunities are published throughout the year under the Traineeships section on our website: ww.ecb.europa.eu/careers If interested, please apply via our online recruitment portal. Further information See our website: www.ecb.europa.eu Contact us: recruitment@ecb.europa.eu Follow us on: The European Central Bank Traineeship opportunities European Central Bank, November 2015
Being a trainee at the ECB is an amazing experience which allows you to get a real taste of working in a motivating multicultural enviroment. What I also enjoy at the ECB is having the chance to interact with people from all over Europe and to build long-lasting relationships. Anca, Trainee Codruta, Trainee Who we are At the European Central Bank we work together for Europe. Promoting financial integration and financial stability is at the core of the ECB s mission. Consequently, the ECB plays a crucial role in Europe s economic life and ultimately in the well-being of its citizens. We are looking for professionals with different ages, backgrounds and interests who want to explore the fascinating challenges, varied opportunities and people-centred working culture that gives our staff a voice and the chance to make an impact for Europe. Discover more at www.ecb.europa.eu Key facts Duration: 3-12 months Entitlements: monthly grant, accident and health insurance Allowances: accommodation or rental allowance; travel costs on appointment and termination Specific programmes: certain traineeships come with more specific features (e.g. the European Banking Supervision SSM Traineeship includes mobility in up to two other European countries), or more specific objectives (e.g. fostering gender diversity) Location: Frankfurt am Main, Germany Traineeships at the ECB Being a trainee at the ECB offers you the opportunity to put into practice the knowledge you acquired during your studies and get a better understanding of what working for Europe entails. As a trainee you will gain an insight into the ECB s activities and contribute to the ECB s mission. The tasks performed by you as a trainee are supervised by a mentor and vary according to the unit you join. Some examples include: conducting research. producing reports. compiling statistical data. supporting colleagues in performing certain operational tasks. participating in ad hoc studies. Who can apply If you are a student (including PhD students) or a recent graduate you can apply for a traineeship. You should: be at least 18 years old be a national of a Member State of the EU or of an acceding country have completed at least a first cycle qualification (bachelor s degree) be fluent in English and in another official language of the EU Following your most recent qualification you should: have a maximum of 12 months professional experience have been a trainee for no more than six months not have been an ECB trainee or have worked for the ECB previously
How to apply The vacancy notice for the ECB s Graduate Programme is published once a year, usually in early autumn. More information about the Programme and other vacancies can be found on our website: www.ecb.europa.eu/careers If interested, please apply via our online recruitment portal. Further information See our website: www.ecb.europa.eu Contact us: recruitment@ecb.europa.eu Follow us on: The European Central Bank Graduate programme: working in two different areas over two years European Central Bank, November 2015
For me, working for the ECB means having the chance to contribute to Europe every single day, and this gives me a great sense of purpose. Patrick, Graduate Programme Participant Who we are At the European Central Bank we work together for Europe. Promoting financial integration and financial stability is at the core of the ECB s mission. Consequently, the ECB plays a crucial role in Europe s economic life and ultimately in the well-being of its citizens. We are looking for professionals with different ages, backgrounds and interests who want to explore the fascinating challenges, varied opportunities and people-centred working culture that gives our staff a voice and the chance to make an impact for Europe. Discover more at www.ecb.europa.eu The ECB s Graduate Programme The ECB's Graduate Programme is aimed at highly talented recent graduates with a postgraduate degree, preferably a PhD, in a field of interest to the ECB, e.g. banking and finance, law, IT or engineering. The Programme represents a unique development experience for participants as they: have the opportunity to acquire on-the-job knowledge in at least two business areas have access to a tailor-made training programme (in-house and external training opportunities) receive regular feedback and guidance, including three performance reviews per year receive individual support via mentoring Key facts Duration: 24 consecutive months Programme content: two challenging one-year assignments in two different business areas of the ECB, concluding with an own project paper Entitlements: competitive salary and benefits, pension, accident and health insurance Location: Frankfurt am Main, Germany Who can apply Programme applicants must meet the following requirements: hold a master s or PhD degree, completed not more than two years prior to the closing date for applications, in a field of interest to the ECB (candidates with a PhD degree will have a distinct advantage) have a general interest in central banking activities and particular interest in a broad range of functional areas of the ECB have an advanced-level command of English and a working knowledge of at least one other official language of the EU