Kick-start Your Career in European Financial Markets
Join the ECSDA Team
Are you a recent graduate curious about how Europe’s financial markets really work behind the scenes? Would you like your first professional role to combine policy, regulation, market practice and innovation — all at the European level?
The European Central Securities Depositories Association (ECSDA) is looking for a motivated, adaptable and intellectually curious Student or graduate to join its Secretariat in Brussels under a Student Contract or a Convention d’Immersion Professionnelle (CIP) — your first professional experience after graduation.
This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on exposure to the core infrastructure of European capital markets, working closely with senior experts from central securities depositories, regulators and EU institutions.
What you will do
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The modernisation and integration of the European financial market infrastructure
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Cross-border harmonisation of post-trade market practices
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Initiatives to speed up securities settlement (T+1) and enhance operational efficiency
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Supporting regulatory compliance and supervisory dialogue
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Contributing to policy discussions linked to the Savings and Investment Union (SIU)
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Exploring market infrastructure developments for digital assets and new technologies
You will support senior officers in research, coordination, drafting and stakeholder engagement — gaining insight rarely accessible at the start of a career.
Your profile
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Student or Master’s degree in economics, law, political sciences or a related field – a higher level of studies is of course welcomed
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Fluent English (written and spoken)
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Strong organisational, communication and reporting skills
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A neutral, objective and professional mindset, able to work impartially and diplomatically with diverse stakeholders
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Genuine interest in EU financial regulation, capital markets and European integration
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Comfort working in an international, policy-oriented environment
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A proactive attitude and willingness to work across a broad range of topics
Why ECSDA?
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A front-row seat to European capital markets policy and market infrastructure
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Meaningful responsibilities from day one — not just observation
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Direct interaction with senior market practitioners, regulators and EU institutions
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A supportive, international team in the heart of Brussels
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An excellent stepping stone for careers in EU institutions, financial market infrastructure, regulation or policy. Our former young professionals have continued their path working for ECSDA in a CDI, for the European authorities or permanent representatives of EU Member States in Brussels
Practical details
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Contract: Student or Convention d’Immersion Professionnelle (CIP) under Belgian law – paid 6-month renewable contract. More information is provided here.
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Location: Brussels
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Application deadline: 4 January 2026
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Start date: ASAP to be agreed
To apply or ask questions, please contact [email protected].
We look forward to welcoming a new colleague eager to learn, contribute and grow — while helping shape the future of European financial markets.
