Internship at the Sustainability Hub

The Sustainability Hub is the central competence, strategy and coordination unit for Bundesbank’s sustainability and climate-related work.

While the Hub’s working language is English, the remainder of Bundesbank operates in German.

Valuable work: your role with us

• You will gain an insight into Bundesbank’s current work in the field of sustainability.
• You will support our experts in analyzing structural trends relevant for central banks, such as green and sustainable finance, physical climate risks, and biodiversity loss.
• You will support our experts in their contribution to international initiatives, including the Central Banks and Supervisors Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS)
• You will analyze the economic relevance of current extreme weather events, latest insights from climate science and the interaction with economic and fiscal policy.
• In addition, you will be given the opportunity to help develop data-driven tools for monitoring and visualizing various sustainability trends.
  
  

Unique assets: your skills and qualifications

• Enrolled as a student in economics or finance
• Students from business, the natural sciences, political science, environmental studies, or a related field with a demonstrated background in economic topics are also welcome.
• At least in their 5th semester of undergraduate studies or enrolled in a relevant master’s program
• Demonstrated interest in sustainability, climate and fiscal policy trend, and the intersection of finance and environmental issues
• Basic knowledge of sustainable finance, ESG, or related regulatory frameworks is an asset.
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken) required, German language skills are an advantage.
  
  

Unique assets: your skills and qualifications

• Enrolled as a student in economics or finance
• Students from business, the natural sciences, political science, environmental studies, or a related field with a demonstrated background in economic topics are also welcome.
• At least in their 5th semester of undergraduate studies or enrolled in a relevant master’s program
• Demonstrated interest in sustainability, climate and fiscal policy trend, and the intersection of finance and environmental issues
• Basic knowledge of sustainable finance, ESG, or related regulatory frameworks is an asset.
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken) required, German language skills are an advantage
  
  

Valuable work, generously rewarded

Remuneration and prospects

International working environment, varied tasks, targeted induction training, national and international exchange opportunities, remuneration depending on your qualifications

New work

Home office opportunities within Germany, feedback culture, friendly and respectful working atmosphere, working hours: 39 hours/week, flexible and predictable working hours, flexitime system with additional work compensated by time off in lieu

Extra benefits

Staff canteen, good transport connections (bus and train), central location

Interested in enriching our team?

Then we look forward to receiving your application. If you have any questions before you apply, simply get in touch with the contact person(s) listed below.

Questions regarding the application process

praktikum@bundesbank.de

Questions about the role

Robin Bohn Teixeira, 069 9566‑14962

robin.bohn.teixeira@bundesbank.de

Lorena, Fricke, 069 9566‑13194

lorena.fricke@bundesbank.de

Please apply by March 31, 2026, with the job ID 2023_1097_02 through our online tool.