Internship in the Sustainability Hub: Analysis and Strategy

The Sustainability Hub advises the Executive Board of the Deutsche Bundesbank strategically on all sustainability issues, especially climate and environmental risks. The focus is on the macroeconomic and financial stability policy implications as well as aspects relevant to banking supervision and the financial market. The division develops the Bundesbank's sustainability strategy further and manages and coordinates relevant work and contributions by Bundesbank in international bodies.

Work of special value: your commitment with us

You will support us in analysing the macroeconomic and financial stability policy implications of climate change and climate protection for the core tasks of the Deutsche Bundesbank and the Eurosystem.

• Conducting desk research on climate-related and nature-related financial risks
• Analysing regulatory, economic and scientific developments relevant to central banks and financial institutions
• Preparing written analyses, briefing notes and background papers
• Supporting the preparation of presentations, talking points and briefing materials
• Supporting the coordination and documentation of meetings, workshops and expert exchanges

The precise focus of your work will depend on current projects, such as:

• Physical and transition risks arising from climate change
• Nature-related dependencies, impacts and risks
• Sustainable finance and disclosure requirements
• Implications of environmental changes for macroeconomic and financial stability

Special values: your qualifications

• Students in economics or finance or students pursuing a degree in environmental, climate, or public policy science, with demonstrated experience in economics, finance, or quantitative analysis
• At least in the 5th semester
• Current grade point average: 2.5 or better
• Very good written and spoken English, knowledge of German is an advantage

The following are highly desirable:

• Strong interest in climate change and its economic and financial implications
• Experience in conducting structured research and assessing academic, institutional and policy sources
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills
• Collaborative way of working in international and multicultural teams
• Confident using of common Microsoft Office applications
• Academic or professional experience with policy analysis, financial markets, central banking, sustainability or environmental risks

About us

Our employees ensure that our single currency and the European financial system remain stable. How do they succeed? Here, they have the time, scope and tools to penetrate the depth of complex financial and economic topics and to develop sustainable solutions. They work agile, digital and across borders. In teams that do not know prejudices, but common goals. Become part of something special and create a solid foundation for your career!