EIB Trainee – Operations Directorate – Public Sector Division – Luxembourg
5 days ago – first 25 applicants will be prioritized.
This position is based at our Luxembourg headquarters and requires regular office presence. The EIB offers you the opportunity to live and work in a truly international and multi‑cultural environment.
Operations Directorate – Public Sector Department – Public Sector Division (7‑CSEE)
TRAINEE
Duration and Start Date
Duration: 5 months (fixed)
Start date: 1st March 2026
Possible extension up to 6 months if required by University.
Eligibility
Only applications from nationals of the Member States of the European Union and from countries that have officially been 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 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 Central And South East European (CSEE) Public Sector Lending Team In:
* Identification of new financing opportunities in the CSEE countries (Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia) by undertaking initial screening of non‑sovereign entities (in particular public companies, municipalities and municipally owned entities). It is expected that the trainee will closely follow the market, analyse the available financial and investment information and prepare reports with a view to determining the potential of the counterparts for EIB financing.
* Support the Loan Officers in the analytical work related to financial and credit assessment of counterparts, which includes analysis of financial data (e.g. budgets, financial statements) and preparation of the financial reports and projections.
* Gather, record and maintain in a structured format market and client information for origination purposes.
Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Head of Division and Loan Officer(s) you will actively participate in the Division’s core activities. Your main tasks will be:
* Gathering and analysing relevant information on the public sector market in the CSEE region.
* Providing analytical support for the counterparts' financial and credit assessment.
* Recording and maintaining data pertinent to counterparts and specific sectors of interest.
* Contributing to promotional documentation, such as presentations and briefings, to support the EIB lending activities in the region.
Academic Qualifications and Professional Skills
* Final year of studies or University degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field, preferably from an education institution from the CSEE region.
* Strong ability to gather, interpret, and analyse market and financial information, including budgets and financial statements of local authorities and publicly owned companies.
* Prior exposure to market research, financial analysis, or credit assessment—particularly from a lender’s perspective—would be considered an advantage.
* Familiarity with public‑sector markets in the CSEE countries would be a strong asset.
* Excellent knowledge of standard Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); familiarity with financial modeling or data analysis tools would be an asset.
* Excellent command of written and spoken English. Knowledge of one or more CSEE languages is a distinct advantage.
Competencies
Find out more about EIB core competencies here: https://www.eib.org/en/about/careers/categories/traineeship-and-graduate.htm
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 hr_traineeship_recruitment@eib.org who will ensure that your request is handled.
Your Application May Be Used For Another Campaign.
In case the role is considered for other campaigns the CV may be used accordingly.
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
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