The Financial Stability Board (FSB) is looking for recent graduates to join the 2026 Bank for International Settlements (BIS) cohort of Graduate Interns. This is an 11-month internship that will allow you to use the knowledge you gained during your studies in a professional environment. Joining us is not just about launching your international career, it is about doing meaningful work for the public good and serving the global community.

By joining the FSB Graduate Internship Programme, you will:

  • interact with senior policymakers on issues that are at the forefront of global financial stability.
  • gain practical experience in data-related work supporting central banks and other financial authorities and contribute to high-level meetings and FSB publications.
  • have the opportunity to work in an international financial institution at the intersection of analysis and policy, gaining practical experience in international policy development supporting central banks, ministries of finance, securities regulators and other financial sector authorities.
  • work with top experts from around the world and be part of an intellectually stimulating organizational culture characterized by effective collaboration, high-quality output and attention to detail.

Purpose of the Internship Programme:

The Programme is designed to enhance your work experience. The FSB coordinates at the international level the work of national financial authorities and international standard-setting bodies and develops and promotes the implementation of effective regulatory, supervisory, and other financial sector policies in the interest of financial stability. The FSB Secretariat is hosted by the BIS, and members of the Secretariat are staff of the BIS. For more information, see about the FSB - Financial Stability Board.

In addition, the FSB coordinates and leverages policy research and analysis relevant to central banks, including innovation, monetary and financial stability. It also organizes and provides research into key meetings of senior officials in central banks and financial authorities.

Programme duration :  11 Months

Programme location : Basel, Switzerland

Programme start date: October 2026

Principal accountabilities:

  • Conduct financial stability analysis, including through information collection and the creation of graphs, tables, and other data visuals (such as interactive dashboards), to assess vulnerabilities in the global financial system.
  • In close collaboration with financial policy experts, contribute to the drafting of reports, preparation of meeting materials, and FSB publications.
  • Support policy work and financial stability analysis by collecting, processing and conducting statistical and econometric analysis of data from a wide range of sources.
  • Work with large data sets collected from central banks and other authorities, with BIS statistics, and with commercial vendor data.
  • Conduct data quality control and maintain databases for internal use.

Qualifications, skills, and experience:

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field completed (e.g. Economics, Statistics, Computer Science, Finance, Public Policy, etc.) in 2025 or 2026.
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Data management, processing and visualization skills.
  • Familiarity with various data sources would be an advantage (DataStream, Bloomberg, etc.).
  • Programming skills for data analysis, visualization, and management (Python, R); familiarity with standard statistical packages (MATLAB, Stata, EViews) and/or other data management tools (SQL) - would be an advantage.
  • Exposure to topics such as financial stability analysis, financial regulation and supervision, payment systems, financial innovation, crisis management and resolution, or climate-related financial risks - would be an advantage.
  • Strong communication skills in English.

What do we offer:

The contract is for 11 months (fixed term). This is a paid internship; in addition, we offer health insurance, support with relocation, and return travel, as well as accommodation in Basel.

Who we are:

Internationalism is at the core of our identity and the best representation of this is our workforce. With employees from over 66 countries and offices in nine locations, the BIS is a global organization with a truly international workforce. By joining us, you will work in a unique, highly rewarding, and international work environment. We are committed to equal opportunities at the BIS and aim to build a workforce that reflects our global membership. We strive to attract the best talent and foster an inclusive environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including those with a breadth of professional experience. You can discover more about our inclusive working environment here.

Application process:

The application deadline is on Tuesday 7 April 2026 end of day. Interviews will be conducted in May, with employment offers being extended in June 2026.

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