Vacancies

Traineeship - Procurement

TRAINEE | Deadline: 09 Nov 2026

Deadline for application: 7 September 2026. We are looking for a procurement trainee for our Commercial Legal and Procurement (CLP) team, which is part of the Legal and Procurement division to support the preparation and management of procurement procedures. The selected person will report to the CLP team lead. The European Stability Mechanism (ESM) procures supplies and services in support of its operational objectives. As an international organisation that carries out procurement on its own behalf and for its own account, the ESM conducts procurement in accordance with the ESM Procurement Policy and is committed to respecting the general principles of transparency, proportionality, equal treatment, and non-discrimination.

Experienced Data Scientist - Chief Economist Department

STAFF MEMBER | FULL TIME | Deadline: 22 Sep 2026

Deadline for application: 22 September 2026. The Economic and Market Analysis (EMA) division is seeking an experienced Data Scientist to join its team. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a passion for leveraging large amounts of data to inform decision-making processes. You will play a critical role in providing insights to macroeconomic and financial developments as well as risks in euro area countries. You will report to the Head of Economic and Market Analysis.

Talent Management Officer – Process optimisation and workforce planning

STAFF MEMBER | FULL TIME | Deadline: 02 Sep 2026

Deadline for application: 2 September 2026. We are looking for a Talent Management Officer to contribute to the implementation of strategic workforce planning processes and digital talent solutions, to review and enhance talent management processes, and to support the execution of a broad range of talent management activities across the employee lifecycle. While the role spans the full breadth of talent management activities, it has a particular focus on the growing and strategically important area of workforce planning.

Financial Sector and Market Analysis Trainee

TRAINEE | FULL TIME | Deadline: 07 Sep 2026

Deadline for application: 7 September 2026. We are looking for candidates pursuing, or recently graduated from, a master’s or PhD programme to assist the Financial Sector and Market Analysis division within the Chief Economist’s department of the European Stability Mechanism (ESM). The Financial Sector and Market Analysis division plays a key role in the design and implementation of analytical tools that support the ESM’s mandate. The team provides financial stability risk analysis at both euro area and country level, as well as technical advice on regulatory and policy matters related to the euro area financial sector and its member states. It monitors financial sector developments and market activity of both bank and non-bank financial institutions, along with related indicators.

Experienced Legal Counsel, Commercial Legal and Procurement

STAFF MEMBER | FULL TIME | Deadline: 07 Sep 2026

Deadline for application: 7 September 2026. We are looking for an experienced Legal Counsel to strengthen the Commercial Legal and Procurement team of the European Stability Mechanism (ESM). The team’s mission is to ensure the ESM has the facilities, goods, and services it needs to deliver on its mandate, in line with the institution’s procurement and outsourcing policies. This position involves, among other things, drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts and providing legal advice on the ESM procurement policy and its procedures, as well as providing legal advice on the drafting of procurement-related documents.

Project Manager - artificial intelligence focus

STAFF MEMBER | FULL TIME | Deadline: 28 Aug 2026

Deadline for application: 14 August 2026. We are looking for a project manager to join the Business Strategy and Project Management (BSPM) division to strengthen the European Stability Mechanism’s (ESM) artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities and contribute to a broader portfolio of strategic and business change initiatives. The division leads strategy implementation and business change through analysis, disciplined project execution, and quality management to help achieve corporate goals.