Traineeship in the Fiscal Policies Division

TN Germany; Frankfurt; Vor Ort; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is seeking a motivated trainee for its Fiscal Policies Division in Frankfurt. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage with experienced economists and contribute to impactful research projects. You will support the maintenance of databases, enhance forecasting tools, and participate in analytical tasks that shape fiscal policy. Ideal candidates are curious learners with strong quantitative skills and a background in economics or data science. Join a multicultural team dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of European citizens.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, mathematics, or related field.
• Experience with statistical and data science packages.

Aufgaben

• Support research analysts and economists in fiscal projects.
• Help maintain and develop databases for monitoring fiscal developments.

Kenntnisse

MATLAB

Python

R

Stata

Julia

EViews

Data Analysis

Statistical Analysis

Econometric Analysis

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Economics

Master's degree in Economics

Tools

MS Office

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Traineeship in the Fiscal Policies Division, Frankfurt

Client: European Central Bank

Location: Frankfurt, Germany

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 4dbee8a74ac0

Job Views: 2

Posted: 28.04.2025

Expiry Date: 12.06.2025

Job Description:

Your role

As a trainee you will:

• Support research analysts and economists in our Division, contributing to both short-term tasks and long-term projects;
• Help maintain and develop the Division’s databases for monitoring fiscal developments and related macroeconomic and financial market indicators;
• Contribute to the enhancement of the Division’s forecasting, modelling and other analytical tools;
• Support the preparation of the Division’s regular internal and external products, including its contributions to the ECB’s Economic Bulletin, for instance by producing tables, charts, presentations and other analytical input in collaboration with other ECB business areas;
• Contribute to the Division’s research projects by conducting empirical analysis and macroeconomic modelling.

The position offers you excellent opportunities to enhance your quantitative skills, be involved in analytical tasks and work closely with experienced economists. It also provides a unique opportunity to gain insight into analysis and policy issues within 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.

Qualifications, experience and skills

Essential:

• A bachelor’s degree or higher in economics, finance, mathematics, statistics, data science, computer science, engineering or a related field;
• Experience with statistical, econometric and data science packages and programming languages (e.g., MATLAB, Python, R, Stata, Julia or EViews);
• Experience in processing and analysing fiscal, macroeconomic or financial market data, and programming automated data tasks;
• A good knowledge of the MS Office package;
• An advanced (C1) command of English and an intermediate (B1) command of at least one other official language of the EU.

Desired:

• A master’s degree or higher in economics, finance, mathematics, statistics, data science, computer science, engineering or a related field, or master’s degree studies in these subjects that are in the final stages of completion;
• Strong programming skills in one or more programming languages (e.g., MATLAB, Python, R, Stata, Julia or EViews);
• Initial experience in applying machine learning algorithms or using AI tools for analytical purposes, with a strong interest in developing further expertise in this area.

You are curious and eager to learn, and want to further develop your ability to analyse complex information. You are keen to collaborate with others, pursue team goals and learn from other people’s diverse perspectives. You strive to know and anticipate stakeholder needs, and will signal any need for change and propose alternative solutions. You are motivated to contribute to the ECB’s mission, to serve the citizens of the EU as a member of a public institution and to work with colleagues from all over Europe. You are keen to be part of our team and to use your skills and competencies to achieve the aims of this position.