The European Banking Federation (EBF) has advertised a paid six-month capital markets traineeship starting in May 2026, offering a role supporting policy work on the EU Savings and Investments Union (SIU) and key financial dossiers including MiFID/R, EMIR, and CSDR. The trainee will assist in coordinating internal working groups, drafting responses to EU consultations, and conducting research on EU and international capital markets policy, as well as supporting advocacy efforts with MEPs, the European Commission, ESMA, the ECB, and other stakeholders.
The EBF's recruitment drive comes amid a busy period for EU financial regulation. On 10 April 2026, the European Banking Authority (EBA) announced a 50% reduction in bank reporting data points and mandated centralised SEPA reporting from national authorities, while the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) detailed crypto-asset rule implementation under MiCA and new ESG stress testing guidelines. Earlier, on 9 April, the ECON committee heard clashes between FSB Chair Andrew Bailey and Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis on private credit and stablecoin regulation, and EIOPA's Patrick Hoedjes and the Dutch Pension Federation's Edith Maat debated pension fund investment rules on 8 April.
The EBF, which represents 43 national banking associations and some 3,500 banks, is seeking a candidate with an academic background in finance, economics, political science, or international relations, and prior professional experience in financial services, trade associations, or EU institutions. The internship is open to EU citizens with the right to work in Belgium, offering meal vouchers, public transport reimbursement, and hybrid working. Applications must be submitted by 27 April 2026 to recruitment@ebf.eu.
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