ESM
Middle office data analysis and visualisation trainee
🇱🇺Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Luxembourg2 months ago
EntryFull TimeEN
Deadline for application: 8 April 2026. We are looking for a trainee to support our Middle Office team in enhancing and contributing to the data analysis and visualisation of our investment and funding activities, risk reporting, and collateral management. You need a strong background in financial data analysis and visualisation as well as database management. You will be supervised by the team lead and report to the Head of Middle and Back Office and Portfolio Performance.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Help maintain databases for risk exposures as well as investment and funding transactions.
Support the enhancement of dashboards used for analysis and reconciliation of collateral management data.
Aid in the creation of new PowerBI dashboards for internal stakeholders to strengthen the structured analysis of investment and funding activities and enhance the current limit monitoring capabilities.
Help create new databases for investment performance measurement and proposal for future analytics.
Participate in reporting of investment activity and performance to internal stakeholders (Head of division, Front Office, Risk Management, Management Board).
KEY BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE
A candidate (or recent graduate within one year of graduation) for an advanced university degree, preferably in economics, finance, risk management, business administration, mathematics, engineering or equivalent.
Good understanding of financial products with an emphasis on fixed income and derivatives, including foreign exchange instruments and interest rate swaps.
DAX skills, and knowledge in SQL and PowerBI are key.
Good knowledge of Microsoft software, particularly MS Excel.
A first experience/traineeship in data analysis and visualisation in dashboards is considered a strong asset.
Knowledge in Python and construction of dashboards with Dash is considered an asset.
Knowledge of Bloomberg would be an advantage.
Fluency in English, both oral and written.
KEY COMPETENCIES
Analytical and numerical skills
Keen attention to detail
Ability to explain complex issues in simple terms
Creativity, intellectual curiosity, and eagerness to acquire new skills
Interest in financial markets and financial risk management
APPLICATION PROCESS AND PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Deadline for application: 8 April 2026
Expected start date: as soon as possible
Expected duration: six months, with possibility of extension up to 12 months in total
Competitive allowance granted
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 talents from under-represented groups to apply.
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.
