European Internal Audit Trainee Programme at European Central Bank

You will take part in a unique one-year trainee programme, working on internal audit activities with colleagues from across Europe. You may spend the entire year at the ECB in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, or you may divide your time between the ECB and either (i) the national central bank of an EU country or (ii) a national supervisory authority participating in the Single Supervisory Mechanism. You will work under the guidance of experienced auditors, following a dedicated training programme focusing on the technical audit skills and the related soft skills that are required to become an auditor. While working at the ECB, you will be part of a multicultural team of around 45 members of staff who are responsible for providing independent and objective assurance and consulting services with a view to adding value and improving the ECB's operations. The team strives for continuous innovation to make a positive impact on the lives of European citizens.

As a trainee auditor, you will:

prepare process review documentation in specific areas (e.g. flowcharts, written control assessments and narrative descriptions);
contribute to the preparation of technical documents, working papers and reports dealing with particular stages of audit programmes and supporting fieldwork;
apply different approaches and techniques in response to specific issues;
analyse complex processes and procedures with a view to proposing improvements;
establish and maintain successful working relationships with fellow auditors and colleagues in other business areas;
support and work with a wide range of professionals at all levels of the relevant organisation.