Traineeship – IT Corporate systems
Job description
Deadline for application: 31 December 2025. We are looking for a trainee to join the IT Corporate Systems team within the IT and Facilities Management division. The division aims to offer staff modern, state-of-the-art tools and systems to enhance productivity. It operates on a very modern, highly leveraged model with outsourced providers. The selected candidate will help the team to implement, utilise and maintain modern IT functionalities at the ESM to improve the way of working for staff.
Key Activities
During a six-month period, the selected candidate will closely collaborate with ESM colleagues to support the Corporate IT team at the ESM. More specifically, s/he will:
Engage with stakeholders to understand, analyse, and document requirements;
Actively investigate potential solutions with Microsoft 365 or other strategic systems of the ESM;
Identify and perform new approaches for change management and staff engagement;
Develop and document user stories to enhance collaboration and staff/team productivity;
Lead stakeholder exchange on useful improvements;
Collaborate with the team to coordinate on solution delivery.
Key Background
A candidate (or recent graduate within one year of graduation) for a university degree in Information Systems Information Technology, Computer Science or similar
Knowledge of Microsoft 365 tools, in particular SharePoint or Microsoft Power Automate would be an asset
Excellent command of English, both written and oral
Key Competencies
Good analytical skills
Solution- and customer-oriented
Critical and innovative thinking
Communication and interpersonal skills
Intellectual curiosity and eagerness to learn new topics
Proactive attitude
Application Process And Practical Information
Deadline for application: 31 December 2025
Expected start date: 15 February – July 2026
Duration: six months
Competitive allowance granted
Note: Please ensure your availability clearly appears on your cover letter.
The ESM aims to provide equal opportunity to all candidates irrespective of their gender, nationality, age, race, culture, education, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or disability. To further enhance the diversity of our workforce, we particularly encourage women to apply.
Note: The ESM reserves the right to refrain from hiring, or to slightly modify job responsibilities, as needed.
About us
The European Stability Mechanism (ESM) is the permanent crisis resolution mechanism for euro area countries. It provides financial assistance to Members facing financing difficulties. To date, the ESM and its predecessor organisation, the European Financial Stability Facility (EFSF), have launched six financial assistance programmes to five countries, provided financial support, monitored repayment capacity, and engaged with partner institutions for programme design in areas of financial interest.
The ESM is a unique place to work with around 230 individuals committed to making a difference to the future of the euro area. It recruits talented professionals of any nationality from both the private and public sectors. The ESM’s senior management is committed to preserving and enhancing a diverse, inclusive recruitment and work environment.
Practical information
Deadline for application
31 Dec 2025 22:59 h
Job identification
327
Posting date
24 Nov 2025 08:55 h