The European Banking Federation has opened recruitment for a full-time trainee on Digital Innovation to join its Innovation and Cybersecurity team. The role supports the federation’s work on EU and international financial regulation affecting digital transformation in financial services, with coverage including the digital euro, data economy and open finance, payments, cybersecurity and resilience, artificial intelligence, digital identity and cloud banking. The trainee will monitor policy and regulatory developments, assist with consultation responses to the European Commission and other EU institutions, conduct research and analysis, help organize meetings and events, and prepare briefing materials for internal and external audiences. The position is structured as a paid six-month internship under a Belgian professional immersion arrangement and is intended for candidates with a relevant academic background, strong analytical and communication skills, EU work eligibility, and no previous experience under an employee contract in order to meet the internship program’s formal conditions.
European Banking Federation2026-06-25
European Banking Federation recruits digital innovation trainee for six month paid internship starting in September 2026
The European Banking Federation is recruiting a full-time Digital Innovation trainee for its Innovation and Cybersecurity team, with a start in September 2026. The six-month paid internship will support policy and regulatory work on issues including the digital euro, open finance, payments, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, digital identity and cloud banking. The role includes monitoring developments, supporting consultation responses, research, stakeholder engagement and briefing preparation.