Key information
- Function group and grade
- Blue book trainee
- Place of employment
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Brussels
- Type of contract
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Traineeship
- Duration of contract
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5 months
- Estimated monthly basic salary
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€1,538.16
- Reserve list valid until
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- Area
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Various fields
Profile
About the SRB
The SRB is the central resolution authority within the Banking Union. Its mission is to ensure an orderly resolution of failing banks with minimum impact on the real economy and on public finances of the participating Member States and beyond. Therefore, the SRB is granted with specific tasks and responsibilities to prepare for, and carry out, the resolution of banks that are failing or likely to fail.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for motivated and detail-oriented trainees who thrive in a dynamic, multicultural environment. Strong organizational skills, discretion, and attention to detail are essential, along with a proactive mindset and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. If you are a team player, a strong communicator, and committed to delivering high-quality results, we encourage you to apply for the SRB traineeship programme!
We welcome talented graduates from diverse academic backgrounds, including:
- Banking, Finance & Economics
- Resolution Planning & Public Policy
- Human Resources, Legal & Communications
- ICT & other related fields
Why join the SRB?
At the SRB, we believe diversity drives excellence. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone’s contributions are valued.
Under the supervision of an adviser, you will have the opportunity to understand the SRB and its role within the activities of the European Union. You will:
- Work alongside top experts in resolution planning and crisis management.
- Develop your skills in a dynamic, multicultural environment.
- Gain invaluable experience and build connections for your future.
- Become part of the vibrant Blue Book community and connect with other aspiring young professionals.
- Make a real impact in protecting European taxpayers and contributing to a more stable financial system.
Learn more about the traineeship experience from former SRB trainees: Watch the video
Who can Apply?
The Blue Book Traineeship programme is open to university graduates who:
- Have completed a minimum 3-year higher education degree (EQF 6 level)
- Have no prior work experience of any kind, in excess of 6 weeks, in any EU institution, body, or agency
- Have a very good knowledge of two EU official languages, one of which must be a working language: English, French, or German at C1 or C2 level, and a second one at B2 level at least. For non-EU nationals, only one procedural language is required at C1 or C2 leve
How to Apply?
- Submit your application via the European Commission Traineeship Programme platform.
- Wait for the evaluation phase results (this may take a few weeks). Check your account regularly for updates
- If you're pre-selected, you will be invited to apply for up to three traineeship positions. At this phase, you can search for and apply to the SRB traineeship positions.
- Recruiting units will review your application, and you may be contacted for an informal interview.
- If you are selected you will receive one placement offer in your candidate account.
- If you decline the offer, your application will be automatically withdrawn from the Virtual Blue Book, and you will not be given another chance for the same traineeship session.
For more info about the process, you can refer to the EC Blue Book Traineeship Programme page; https://traineeships.ec.europa.eu/administrative-traineeship_en
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Why work for the SRB
At the SRB, we believe diversity creates excellence – more diverse staff members mean a wider range of opinions, leading to better and more robust teams.
We aspire to be an organisation in which diversity is welcomed and appreciated. Enabling diversity is vital to our institution to deliver the best possible outcome for our staff and for the Banking Union. The facets of diversity include – but are not limited to – gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, age, cultural background and disability.
The SRB supports our colleagues with disabilities to ensure that their work-related needs are accommodated to the best extent possible, and also provides help to disabled job applicants during the recruitment process.
The SRB offers a long-term career perspective and attractive working conditions, which are in line with the Staff Regulations (SR) and the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Communities (CEOS) applicable to EU institutions. We offer a number of different contracts, as detailed below.
You will be working in a dynamic, fast-growing multicultural environment, with colleagues from across Europe. Here at the SRB you will face various challenges, explore varied opportunities and experience a people-centred working culture that gives you a voice, influence and the remit to make an impact for the benefit of EU citizens.
We value our employees, and you will have many opportunities to develop your personal and professional skills throughout your career. SRB aims at creating and maintaining a healthy work environment promoting initiatives that enable staff members to have the right balance between work and personal life.
The basic monthly salaries (in EUR) for Temporary Agents for each grade and step in function group AD, AST and AST/SC are referred to in Article 66 of the European Commission Staff Regulations, applicable from 01 July 2017.
The recruitment process (how to apply)
