Traineeship in the Business Cycle Analysis Division at European Central Bank

As a trainee you will:

contribute to the regular work of the Division, for instance by preparing tables and charts for reports and presentations for Executive Board members and the Directorate General's senior management in collaboration with other business areas;
use the results of the CES to enhance the Division's understanding of the euro area household sector and to formulate policy advice;
process, consolidate and transform datasets, and maintain and develop databases and visualisation tools in order to monitor real economic developments, often using microdata;
assist in adapting regular work processes and data management to changes in the data system using modern tools and technologies;
conduct empirical analyses using data analytics and statistical and econometric tools to support policymaking bodies;
contribute to the enhancement of analytical, econometric and forecasting tools.
The position offers you excellent opportunities to develop your quantitative skills, contribute to analytical tasks and work with experienced central bank economists on topical economic issues. It also provides you with a unique opportunity to gain insights into economic analysis and policy decision-making in 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.