Traineeships in the Forecasting and Policy Modelling Division of European Central Bank

You will participate in the student traineeship programme run by the Forecasting and Policy Modelling Division in the Directorate General Economics (DG/E). The Division develops and maintains euro area and large-country models as well as the corresponding data and model platforms. It also provides model-based contributions to macroeconomic projections and policy deliberations, and develops, maintains and uses time-series models for forecasting purposes.

This programme is aimed at highly promising students with a strong quantitative background and an interest in policy-relevant and applied research. Applicants must have completed a bachelor’s degree in economics, statistics, finance, computer science, mathematics or a related field and be enrolled in postgraduate studies (at master’s or PhD level) in one of these subject areas.

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 or other characteristics.

Your Role
As a participant in this programme you will contribute to one or more of the following activities:

developing and maintaining structural, semi-structural and time series models for the euro area and its member countries;
contributing to research projects related to forecasting, macro modelling and policy analysis;
programming and maintaining mathematical, statistical and econometric procedures needed for policy input and research projects;
contributing to the ECB and Eurosystem macroeconomic projections, e.g. by supporting the production and presentation of model-based forecast interpretations and risk scenarios;
constructing and maintaining monetary, financial and economic databases.

The position offers you excellent opportunities to work closely with an experienced and highly motivated team of DG/E economists and management, typically in the role of analyst or as research support. The programme will offer excellent opportunities to develop your analytical skills and gain insights into the ECB’s research activities and policymaking processes, thereby exposing you to new ideas and stimuli which will benefit your future career. You will be part of a multicultural team that strives for continuous innovation to make a positive impact on the lives of European citizens.

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Traineeships in the Forecasting and Policy Modelling Division of European Central Bank