EIB Trainee – Operations Directorate – Co-investments Unit – based in Luxembourg

This position is based at our Luxembourg headquarters and require regular office presence. The EIB offers you the opportunity to live and work in a truly international and multi-cultural environment.

The EIB, the European Union's bank, is seeking to recruit for its Operations Directorate (OPS) – Equity, Growth Capital & Project Finance Department (EGPF) – Deep Tech, Digital & Life Sciences Division (2-DTLS) – Co-investments Unit (CO-INVEST), at its headquarters in Luxembourg: TRAINEE

Duration: 5 months (fixed start date: 1st September/October 2025)

(With possible extension up to 6 months if required by University)

Please note that, as marked on our Webpage, only applications from nationals of the Member States of the European Union, as well as citizens from countries that have been officially granted candidate status to join the EU, can be considered (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Turkey and Ukraine).

Please note that applications from students under the Erasmus+ programme cannot be considered.

Please note that you are requested to limit your applications to a maximum of three traineeship publications. We will only consider and retain the first three applications submitted.

Objective of the traineeship

You will support investment officers in identifying, screening, analysing and approving co-investments in venture capital companies and/or infrastructure projects. You will support the portfolio management and monitoring of the co-investment portfolio. You will be provided in-house training and support from seasoned investment officers. You will be exposed to some of the most exciting operations across all EU Member States. It is expected that following the duration of the duration of the traineeship, you will be able to identify key financial and business metrics used in growth capital and infrastructure investments, understand financial models and compile and present portfolio information.

Responsibilities

You will be requested to support the investment officers with the following tasks:

• Review and summarize co-investment proposals,
• Screen markets using financial and industry databases,
• Review financial models,
• Prepare marketing material,
• Prepare industry peer analysis and compile relevant analysis used in the approval process,
• Prepare ad-hoc portfolio reports and analysis as part of the monitoring activity.
  
  

Additional tasks and responsibilities may be identified during the duration of the assignment.

Academic Qualifications And Professional Skills

• Final year of studies or University Degree in Finance, Economics or Business Studies or any related subject
• First experience in finance or investment related fields will be considered an advantage
• Excellent knowledge of standard Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel and Power Point)
• Excellent command of written and oral English. Knowledge of any other EU languages would be an advantage.
  
  

Competencies

Find out more about EIB core competencies here

By applying for this position, you acknowledge the importance of maintaining the security and integrity of the Information of the EIB Group. In case of selection for the position you agree to comply with all measures (policies, controls, document classification and management) implemented by the EIB Group to prevent unauthorized disclosure of any information or any damage to the EIB Group reputation.

We are an equal opportunities employer, who believes that diversity is good for our people and our business. We encourage all suitably qualified and eligible candidates to apply regardless of their gender identity/expression, age, racial, ethnic and cultural background, religion and beliefs, sexual orientation/identity, disability or neurodiversity.

Applicants with specific needs are encouraged to request reasonable accommodations at any stage during the recruitment process. Please contact the EIB Traineeship Recruitment team [email protected] who will ensure that your request is handled.

Your Application May Be Used For Another Campaign.

Please note that deadline for application is on the 20th May 2025.

More information on our EIB Traineeship Programme and Provisions for In-service training can be consulted on our EIB website; https://www.eib.org/en/about/careers/categories/traineeship-and-graduate.htm