2026 Graduate Internship Programme (Financial Stability Institute)
The Financial Stability Institute (FSI) 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 only about launching your international career, it is also about doing meaningful policy-related work for the financial sector.
About the FSI:
The FSI of the BIS assists central banks and financial regulatory and supervisory authorities worldwide in strengthening their financial systems by supporting the implementation of global regulatory standards and sound supervisory practices. For more information, see about the FSI (bis.org)
By joining the FSI graduate internship programme you will:
- have the opportunity to work in an international financial institution at the intersection of research and policy.
gain practical experience in policy analysis related to financial regulatory and supervisory topics; financial technology and innovation (eg digital assets, artificial intelligence); crisis management; and financial inclusion.
- work with top experts from around the world and be part of an intellectually stimulating organisational culture characterised by effective collaboration, high-quality output and attention to detail.
- enjoy exposure to ideas and projects across a broad range of financial stability issues and play a valuable part in supporting the wider central banking community.
Purpose of the Internship Programme:
The programme is aimed at enriching your work experience to help you in your pursuit of your next step, whether to a higher educational degree or a position at another organisation.
Programme duration: 11 months
Programme location: Basel, Switzerland
Programme start date: October 2026
Principal accountabilities:
- In close collaboration with policy experts, contribute to the publications and meeting materials.
- Support policy-related research and analysis by collecting, processing and conducting analysis of data from a wide range of sources.
- Conduct policy analysis to support the implementation of sound approaches for regulation, supervision and crisis management worldwide.
- Create graphs and tables for use in publications and at key meetings on global financial topics.
Qualifications, skills, and experience:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field completed in 2025 or 2026
- Strong analytical skills
- Data processing and visualisation skills
- Drafting skills in English
- Previous exposure to topics such as financial stability, financial regulation and supervision, financial innovation and/or crisis management would be an advantage
What 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 organisation 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 22 April 2026 end of day. Interviews will be conducted in May, with employment offers being extended in June 2026.