EIB Trainee – EIB Global Directorate – International Partners Department – Financial Inclusion Division – 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 EIB Global Directorate (GLO) – International Partners Department (IP) – Financial Inclusion Division (FIN INC), at its headquarters in Luxembourg: TRAINEE

Duration: 5 months (fixed start date: 1st March/April 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

The objective of the traineeship is to support the EIB’s financial sector lending activities by providing timely and accurate counterpart credit and market analysis in the context of new and existing operations with financial intermediaries across International Partners’ core markets. The division is embedded within the International Partners' department, delivering on EIB Global's development finance objectives for public and private sector operations in Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Latin America. You will assist the financial inclusion division in meeting the department's annual lending targets focused mainly on creating impact in line with its public policy goals, existing mandates, and the European Commission's Global Gateway initiative.

Responsibilities

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Support counterpart credit risk analysis
• Assist in the financial sector analysis
• Support the review of regulatory regimes and supervisory standards
• Assist in the analysis of (financial) market and sector trends
• Perform peer group analysis
• Assist in the preparation of loan appraisal documentation
• Provide ad-hoc support in preparation of conferences, missions, and meetings.
  
  

Academic Qualifications And Professional Skills

• Final year of studies or University degree, preferably in Economics, Finance, Business, or Engineering
• A first experience in (investment) banking, central banking, or management consulting would be considered a distinct advantage
• Excellent knowledge of standard Microsoft Office tools (in particular Excel)
• Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English. Knowledge of French and/or Spanish would be considered an asset.
  
  

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 27th November 2024.

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