About the opportunity
The Directorate General Market Infrastructure and Payments at the European Central Bank (ECB) is establishing a reserve list of Market Infrastructure and Payments Specialists. These specialists will be appointed to roles that ensure Europe’s financial markets rely on safe and efficient market infrastructures and payments, while embracing innovation and contributing to European integration. Responsibilities include operating Eurosystem TARGET Services, contributing to the evolution of market infrastructures, collaborating with IT teams, conducting financial analyses, and overseeing financial market infrastructures and payment instruments.
Salary and benefits
- Full-time monthly net salary: €4,982 (E/F bracket 1 – step 1).
- Additional benefits as detailed in the 'What we offer' section of the ECB careers page.
- Professional development opportunities, including training, mentoring, and horizontal mobility.
- Possibility of part-time arrangements.
- Some contracts may be convertible to permanent contracts after three years, subject to performance and organizational needs.
Who can apply?
- EU nationals.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business administration, economics, finance, political science, international relations, law, project management, STEM, computer science, or another relevant field.
- Minimum of two years' experience (including traineeships) in payments, securities settlement, collateral management, operational/cyber resilience, project management, or finance.
- Advanced (C1) command of English.
- Intermediate (B1) command of at least one other official language of the EU.
- Understanding of emerging technologies such as blockchain, DLT, and new forms of tokenized money and assets.
- Ability to work effectively in a multinational environment.
Required documents
- Not specified
When to apply
- Closing date: 20.08.2026
How to apply
- The recruitment process is conducted remotely.
- Pre-selection phase: Pre-recorded video interview.
- Selection phase: Written exercise, presentation, and interview.
- Candidates not selected for a specific position but deemed suitable may be placed on a reserve list for similar future positions.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- EU nationals with a degree in business administration, economics, finance, law, STEM, or another relevant field.
- Candidates with at least two years of experience in payments, securities settlement, operational resilience, or project management.
- Individuals with an understanding of emerging technologies like blockchain, DLT, and tokenized money.
What should you think carefully about?
- Some contracts may be convertible to permanent status after three years, but conversion depends on performance and organizational needs.
- Relocation to Frankfurt am Main, Germany, is required for these on-site roles.
- Applicants must successfully clear a remote pre-selection process that includes a pre-recorded video interview.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role fits the plans of financial infrastructure professionals seeking long-term stability and deep involvement in central banking operations and innovation.
Our take
Qualified payments and market infrastructure specialists looking for a prestigious institutional career path should strongly consider joining this reserve list.
Ready to apply?
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