Internship in International Macroeconomics

The International Economics (IE) Division in the Economic Analysis and Research Department analyses international macroeconomic developments relevant to central banking.

We offer interested students, starting from 01.01.2027, with a flexible starting date, a four- to six-month (employment level 50-100%)

Internship in International Macroeconomics

Full-time or part-time (Fixed term for 4-6 months)
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Your tasks

• Supporting the preparation of the regular monetary policy meetings of the ECB Governing Council with analyses of international risks to price and financial stability
• Support with ad hoc requests and analyses of international developments relevant particularly to the euro area
• Contributing to analyses and briefing materials on global and bilateral capital flows, trade, or migration, as well as on international and European capital markets
• Updating and maintaining an R-based database on FDI, as required

Your Background

• Good knowledge of R, as well as knowledge of Stata or comparable statistical software, for data preparation and graphical presentation of data, and for occasional quantitative analyses
• Current enrolment in a Bachelor's degree programme is essential; a Master's or PhD programme is an advantage
• Interest in international developments relating to capital flows, trade, or migration in the context of (de)globalisation
• Good command of English is required, as both German and English are used as working languages in the division

What we offer

• Challenging tasks in an international environment
• Insights into the work of a central bank within the Eurosystem and into the process of preparing monetary policy decisions
• The opportunity, where applicable, to contribute as author or co-author to publications
• Flexible working hours, the possibility of working from home, and compatibility with your studies
• Gross monthly salary of EUR 2.064 on a full-time basis

We offer motivated students interesting opportunities. Gender, age, skin colour, sexual orientation, and disabilities play no role in our selection process: we promote diversity! If you have any questions regarding the application process or possible workplace adjustments, please contact Ms Shawnee Leeb, MSc, at +43 1 40420 7634.

The OeNB aims to increase the proportion of women in its workforce and therefore particularly encourages qualified women to apply. Women will be given preference in cases of equal qualifications.

Location: Wien
Type of position Praktikum
Starting date: 01.01.2027
Area: Volkswirtschaft

Your contact person

Shawnee Leeb, MSc
Contact person for Internships
01/404 20-7657
Are you interested in the position and have EU citizenship? Then I look forward to receiving your online application.