HQ Paris, France
Est. 2011
Staff ~220
Grades AD5AD7AD9AD12
About EBA

About EBA

The European Banking Authority (EBA) is the EU regulator that develops the single rulebook for banking across the European Union and works to ensure effective and consistent prudential regulation and supervision in the European banking sector. Headquartered in Paris (relocated from London after Brexit in 2019), the EBA was established in 2011 as part of the European System of Financial Supervision and employs around 220 staff. The agency drafts technical standards, runs the EU-wide stress tests of major banks, monitors risks across the banking system, promotes supervisory convergence among national regulators, and protects consumers and depositors.

Working at EBA

The EBA recruits banking supervision specialists, prudential analysts, economists, legal experts, IT and data professionals, and corporate-services staff. Work spans capital and liquidity rules (Basel III/IV implementation), resolution frameworks, anti-money-laundering supervision, fintech and digital finance, and ESG risk integration. English is the working language. Paris offers excellent quality of life and Europe's largest financial centre after Brexit, alongside ESMA in the same city. The EBA's offices are in La Défense. The agency offers temporary agent and contract agent positions, with most professional staff on multi-year contracts.

How to Apply

The EBA recruits directly through its own careers portal at eba.europa.eu/careers. Most positions require a relevant master's degree plus several years' experience in banking regulation, supervision, risk, or financial services. The selection process typically involves a written test, a panel interview, and where relevant a technical assessment. The EBA also runs a structured traineeship programme for graduates interested in EU financial regulation.

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