EIB Trainee - EIB Global Directorate - Advisory Services 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 Global Directorate (GLO) - Corporate Finance and Global Activities Department (CFGA) - Advisory Services Division (ADV) at its headquarters in Luxembourg: TRAINEE

Duration: 5 months (fixed start date: 1st April 2026)

(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).

Candidates whose Erasmus+ programme overlaps with the duration of the traineeship will not 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 help establish and deliver against the implementation and monitoring plans for the EIB Group Advisory Strategic Orientations and the EIB Global Advisory Services Work Plan, as regards the Bank's advisory activities outside the EU. You will gain understanding of the Bank's organisational structures and change management processes, as well as insights into the delivery of advisory services outside the EU.

Responsibilities

• Develop implementation and monitoring plans for EIB Global advisory strategic matters.
• Participate in inter-Directorate coordination of Group-wide advisory change processes.
• Contribute to key deliverables as regards advisory procedures and manuals.
• Contribute to development of standardised documentation for advisory products.
• Contribute to development of data processing and key institutional performance measures for advisory activity.
  
  

Academic Qualifications And Professional Skills

• Final year of studies or University degree in Business Administration or another relevant field.
• Strong analytical abilities.
• Capacity to convert broad range of source materials into concise action focussed proposals.
• Excellent knowledge of standard Microsoft Office tools (in particular Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English. Knowledge of French and/or other EU language 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 November 18th, 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