Traineeship: Volkswirtschaft, Finance und Märkte (m|f|x) Vienna

The 12-month traineeship with a focus on economics and finance offers a thorough, hands-on introduction to key topics at the OeNB. The program begins on April 1, 2027, and is structured as a rotation model: You’ll switch departments every four months, allowing you to gain experience in three different divisions during the traineeship.

From the very beginning, you’ll actively participate in day-to-day operations, take on independent tasks, and gain insights into various aspects of the OeNB—from economic analyses and international cooperation to economic developments and their impact on financial markets and financial market stability. Throughout the program, you’ll be supported by subject matter experts and receive targeted guidance to foster your professional and personal development.

Tasks

Depending on your area of responsibility, your tasks will include, among other things, the following

• Contributing to analyses of the economy, financial markets, and monetary policy
• Supporting the coordination of international cooperation activities and events
• Contributing to projects aimed at further developing process and automation initiatives
• Analyzing developments in national and international financial markets
• Assisting in the preparation of reports, presentations, and decision-making documents
• Assisting with the preparation of documents for national and international committees
• Collaborating on cross-functional projects

Stages of the Traineeship: Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe



Division The Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe Division monitors economic developments in Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe, prepares forecasts and analyses, and supports the OeNB in making key economic and financial policy decisions.

Financial Market Stability and Macroprudential Supervision Department

The Financial Market Stability and Macroprudential Supervision Department monitors and analyzes developments in Austrian and selected international financial markets, with a particular focus on their impact on Austrian financial market stability.

Treasury Department – Markets, Investment Strategy, and Monetary Policy Operations

The Treasury Department is responsible for managing the OeNB’s investments, the operational implementation of monetary policy, and representing the OeNB in various Eurosystem bodies.

Profile / Your qualification / Your personality

• A completed master’s degree in economics, business administration, finance, banking and finance, quantitative economics, or a comparable field of economic studies (absolutely required)
• Strong interest in economic, financial market, and monetary policy issues
• Excellent analytical skills and a structured approach to work
• Interest in international economic contexts and European cooperation
• Good knowledge of MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Proficiency with IT and programming skills (e.g., R, MATLAB, Python)
• Excellent command of German and good written and spoken English
• Self-motivation, a willingness to learn, and a strong sense of responsibility

That awaits you

• Fascinating insights into the work and responsibilities at a national bank
• Gross monthly salary of €3,200 on a full-time basis
• Standard weekly work hours of 38.5 hours; no “all-in” compensation
• Flexible work hours through remote work and flex time, employee cafeteria, workplace wellness programs, fitness opportunities, and various other benefits
• Clear goals and regular feedback sessions to actively support your personal and professional development
• A targeted professional development program focused on personal skills, team building, and OeNB-specific training
• Excellent public transportation access

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Location

Otto-Wagner-Platz 3, AT-1090 Vienna