The European Central Bank is recruiting trainees for its Banking Supervision division, focusing on the intersection of IT, data, and financial supervision . Key Details Location: Frankfurt am Main, Germany Duration: 6 months (possible extension up to 12 months) Grant: €1,170/month + accommodation allowance Working time: Full-time Eligibility: EU nationals Deadline: 15 December 2025 Who They’re Looking For Students or recent graduates (Bachelor’s or higher) in: Computer science, IT, data science, engineering, business information systems, statistics, economics, finance, risk management , or related fields Interest in digital transformation, cybersecurity, AI, cloud engineering, and IT’s role in banking Strong analytical and problem-solving skills English (C1) + another EU language (B1) What You Will Do Support supervisory teams analysing banks’ IT systems, risks, and digital transformation Contribute to assessments related to cybersecurity, operational resilience, cloud usage, and emerging technologies Analyse data, prepare reports and visualisations, and automate processes Participate in supervisory meetings with banks and experts Contribute to projects on supervisory technology, risk analysis, and process optimisation Receive mentoring, training, and access to a broad professional network Why Apply Ideal for students interested in fintech, IT risk, cybersecurity, digital transformation , and the technological side of financial regulation. Gain hands-on experience at a leading EU institution. How to Apply Apply through the ECB website under the Traineeships in Banking Supervision – Systems Profile campaign.