European Central Bank, Traineeship in Statistics and Data Science

You will be part of the Directorate General Statistics (DG/S). In your role as a trainee, you will contribute directly to the work of the Directorate General Statistics. You will form part of a team responsible for collecting and validating data, producing, publishing and disseminating data and statistical indicators using innovative methods (including AI solutions), managing and governing data and/or metadata, and keeping the related documentation and tools fit for purpose. You will work closely with relevant stakeholders such as economists, analysts and banking supervisors. As a trainee in DG/S you will:

• gain insights into the methodology, validation, compilation, management and publication of macroeconomic statistics and/or large-scale granular/micro datasets in a policy-oriented environment;
• work both in a team and independently under the guidance of a mentor, taking the initiative and interacting with other staff members and management;
• have an opportunity to participate in your team’s regular activities, support the development of statistical and/or metadata concepts as well as tools and processes for data and metadata management, and/or contribute to conceptual or empirical studies.