Meet the ECB at the ICMAIF

WORKING FOR EUROPE – The European Central Bank at ICMAIF 2026

Promoting financial stability and financial integration forms the basis of the work of the European Central Bank. Thus, the ECB plays a crucial role in the economic life of Europe and, ultimately, in the well-being of its citizens. We are looking for professionals of all ages, backgrounds and interests who want to explore the fascinating challenges, varied opportunities and people-centered working culture that give our staff a voice and the chance to make an impact for Europe. Working for the ECB also means working for Europe since you will actively foster and support the safety and soundness of Europe’s banking system and price stability in the euro area. Together with the national central banks of the euro area, you will contribute to decisions that affect the lives of more than 340 million citizens.

Are you eager to apply your knowledge and be part of a multicultural team that strives to make a positive impact on the life of European citizens? Would like to know more about career opportunities and how you can join the European Central Bank? Meet Alexander Kleine from the ECB at ICMAIF 2026.

Alexander Kleine is Principal Talent Acquisition Partner. At the European Central Bank he is responsible to attract, assess and hire talent for economist positions in the core policy business areas. He holds a master’s degree in business administration and management from the University of Applied Sciences of Worms and participated in a programme for Human Resource Management and Marketing Research at the Macquarie University of Sydney.

Alex joined the recruitment team at the ECB in 2018. He has 17 years professional experience in international recruitment, in both private sector and institutional environments. His expertise includes active sourcing, networking, talent pipelines and competency-based interviews. Having lived and worked in Germany, the UK, Australia, South Africa, Canada, and India, Alex developed the cultural agility and interpersonal skills that have helped him identifying potentials and talent.

Journals

The Journal of International Money and Finance will publish a special issue on the topic of “The Future of International Currencies in a World of Uncertainty”

The Journal of Financial Stability will publish a special issue on the topic of “Banking, Systemic Risk, and Financial Stability”

The conference organizers, in collaboration with the editors of the Oxford Economic Papers invite authors of selected high-quality papers (up to five) that align with the journal’s scope to submit their manuscripts for potential publication

The Journal of Forecasting will publish a selection of papers on the issue “Forecasting in Economics and Finance: Artificial Intelligence models and Big Data techniques versus Time Series methods”