If you want to build your career in financial data, economics, or IT at the heart of Europe's securities regulation, this ESMA traineeship in Paris is an outstanding opportunity. You will contribute to real projects alongside experienced professionals, work with cutting-edge data tools, and join a vibrant trainee community exploring the "city of light" together, all with a solid monthly grant.
About ESMA
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) is an independent EU Authority that works to enhance investor protection and promote stable and orderly financial markets. ESMA is committed to ensuring the integrity, transparency, efficiency, and orderly functioning of securities markets, as well as enhancing investor protection.
Why Choose ESMA
🛠️ Hands-on experience: as a trainee, you will contribute to real projects and gain valuable professional experience, working alongside experienced professionals on meaningful tasks that develop your skills and knowledge
🌍 Multicultural environment: ESMA is a diverse and inclusive workplace where you will collaborate with colleagues from various EU countries and gain a broader perspective on financial markets, while the trainees form a strong community and explore Paris together
📈 Career growth: this traineeship is an excellent opportunity to enhance your skills and build your career in the financial sector, with guidance from supervisors and access to training and development opportunities
Who They Are Looking For
🇪🇺 Eligibility: EU/EEA nationals with a good level of English
🎓 You should be a graduate or undergraduate student in fields such as economics, finance, data, information technology, or other related disciplines
✍️ Skills: strong drafting skills in English and a solid knowledge of data analysis, collection, modelling, or management
💻 Experience with tools like R, Python, SQL, Databricks, and Spark, as well as proficiency in Microsoft applications such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams
Main Duties
Depending on your specific domain, you will be involved in a variety of tasks.
Supporting data activities:
📊 Designing, implementing, and assessing financial market reports
🗄️ Designing databases and data governance
🔍 Assisting in monitoring activities and data analytics
📈 Developing business intelligence reports and statistical analyses
💶 Conducting impact assessments and cost-benefit analyses
📝 Contributing to documentation on data management and statistical analyses
📑 Preparing internal and external briefings and presentations
🧹 Gathering, cleaning, and mining large datasets using traditional and data science methods
📤 Publishing and updating relevant datasets
Supporting IT activities:
🚀 Understanding the impact of new technologies on financial markets
🔄 Managing data and information throughout its whole lifecycle
🗃️ Designing and implementing IT systems, databases, and data governance
📋 Project management office activities
Supporting economics activities:
📉 Analysing financial market trends and risks
🧮 Providing quantitative and qualitative analyses of financial market risks and developments through internal analyses, briefings, publications, or contributions to speeches and presentations
🗞️ Developing ESMA's internal market intelligence by monitoring market developments, news, research, and studies daily, and organising meetings and seminars with academics and market participants
🔬 Supporting research and analyses carried out by senior economists on topics such as shadow banking, investment funds, or financial market infrastructures
The Details
📍 Location: Paris, France
⏳ Duration: 6 to 12 months, starting from September 2026 to June 2027
💶 Monthly grant: €2,096.82 for graduate traineeships, €1,397.88 for undergraduate traineeships
🇪🇺 Eligibility: EU/EEA nationals
How to Apply
Submit your application through ESMA's e-Recruitment tool, completing all sections in English. After the application deadline, you will receive a survey with additional questions designed to help hiring managers identify the most suitable candidates, complementing your application and enhancing its visibility during assessment.
ESMA values diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, or disability.
Deadline
15 July 2026
Links
🔗 Vacancy and how to apply: https://esmacareers.adequasys.com/?page=advertisement_display&id=110
