The Deutsche Bundesbank is a special type of bank. Together with the ECB and the other euro area central banks, we ensure a stable euro. To achieve this, as well as other central bank tasks, we need a diverse range of specialists in a wide array of areas in order for the institution to function. Join us and become part of a strong team of reliable and responsible individuals.
Internship in Financial Stability Assessment of Risks in the Banking System
We offer the opportunity to gain insights into macroprudential supervision and financial stability research. During the internship, you will support our staff with quantitative risk analyses and the development of (empirical) models for the German and international banking sector.
Valuable work: your role with us
Focus area 1:
You analyze financial stability risks in the banking sector using empirical and model-based approaches. Topics are, for example, the macroprudential assessment of credit, market, interest rate, climate, liquidity, or concentration risks in the national and/or international banking system. To this end, you work with various micro-level datasets and apply established econometric methods to identify, analyze, and assess financial stability risks.
Focus area 2:
You analyze financial stability risks arising from interconnectedness within the banking system, from deposit guarantee schemes, digitalization, the distress or resolution of large banks, as well as structural risks, such as too-many-to-fail risks.
Unique assets: your skills and qualifications
Master’s or PhD students in economics with a focus on economics or finance, (applied) mathematics, or related fields
Current grade point average of 2.5 or better
Strong interest in quantitative and empirical methods
Proficiency in Stata, R, Python, Matlab, or comparable programming languages
Interest in topics related to financial stability
Valuable work, generously rewarded
Remuneration and prospects
International working environment, varied tasks, national and international exchange opportunities, remuneration depending on your qualifications
New Work
Home office opportunities, friendly and respectful working atmosphere, working hours: 39 hours/week, flexible and predictable working hours, flexitime system with additional work compensated by time off in lieu
Extra benefits
Canteen, good transport connections (bus and train), central location
Interested in enriching our team?
Then we can’t wait to receive your application. If there are still questions that you’d like answered before you apply, simply get in touch with the contact people named below.
Questions regarding the application process
Questions regarding what the role entails
Edgar Vogel, 069 9566 38810
edgar.vogel@bundesbank.de
Please apply using our online tool, citing internship ID 2026_0105_02.
Diversity and equal opportunities are important to us. Where candidates are equally qualified for the position, preference will be given to applicants with a disability. The Bundesbank also promotes gender equality in the workplace, especially when filling leadership positions. We therefore particularly welcome applications from women.