EIB Trainee - Chief Financial Controller Directorate - Corporate Financial Planning and Control[...]

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.

Overview

The EIB, the European Union's bank, is seeking to recruit for its Chief Financial Controller Directorate (CFC) – Corporate Financial Planning and Control Department (CFPC) – Contract & Vendor Management Division (C&VM) – Contract & Vendor Management Unit 1 (C&VM1) at its headquarters in Luxembourg: TRAINEE.

Duration: 5 months (fixed start date: 1st September/October 2026) (With possible extension up to 6 months if required by University).

Only applicants who are nationals of the Member States of the European Union, as well as citizens from candidate countries, can be considered.

Objective of the Traineeship

You will support the implementation of DORA (Digital Operational Resilience Act) ICT contract remediation activities and the Vendor Performance Management framework. The traineeship provides practical exposure to regulatory compliance, contract management and vendor governance within the European Investment Bank.

Responsibilities

• DORA Contract Remediation:
  • Support analysis of ICT‑related contracts against regulatory requirements.
  • Maintain remediation tracking and summary documentation.
  • Support preparation of guidance and reporting material.
• Vendor Performance Management:
  • Support analysis of vendor and performance data used in the Vendor Performance Management pilot.
  • Contribute to documentation, templates and presentations.
  • Support reporting and follow‑up actions.
• Cross‑cutting:
  • Prepare structured notes, summaries and presentations.
  • Support documentation and knowledge management activities.

Academic Qualifications and Professional Skills

• Final year of studies or university degree in law, economics, business, management or a related field.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Interest in regulatory, contract and governance topics.
• Very good knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, in particular Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent command of English; knowledge of another EU language is an advantage.

EEO Statement

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.