EIB Trainee - Group Risk & Compliance Directorate - Group Risk Strategy Division - based in Lux[...]

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.

Duration: 5 months (fixed start date: 1st September/October 2026)

With possible extension up to 6 months if required by University.

Please note that the traineeship programme aims to attract applications from nationals of the Member States of the European Union.

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

This traineeship offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the final implementation phase of a strategic risk dashboard upgrade. The selected candidate will support the integration and operationalization of newly developed data formatting and cleaning tools. The internship is designed to provide hands‑on experience in data analysis, technical communication, and user enablement, while working closely with senior officers to transform complex data into actionable insights. This role is ideal for candidates interested in risk management, data analytics, and digital transformation within a professional environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the validation and formatting of portfolio data using newly implemented tools.
• Support senior officers in extracting, analyzing, and interpreting risk‑related data.
• Prepare and present analytical findings tailored to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Contribute to the creation of user documentation, including manuals and guidelines.
• Help design and deliver training sessions to facilitate user adoption of the upgraded dashboard.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure data consistency and usability.
• Participate in feedback loops to improve dashboard functionality and user experience.

Academic Qualifications And Professional Skills

• Final year of studies or University degree in Data Science, Risk Management, Finance, Business Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills and familiarity with data cleaning, formatting, and visualization techniques.
• Ability to communicate complex data insights clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Detail‑oriented, proactive, and capable of working independently as well as in a team environment.
• Interest in risk management, digital transformation, and user experience design.
• Proficiency in tools such as Excel, Power BI, Python, or R is a plus.
• Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English. Knowledge of other EU language would be an advantage.

Competencies

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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 unauthorised 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 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 May 12th, 2026.

More information on our EIB Traineeship Programme and Provisions for In‑service training can be consulted on our EIB website: The traineeship allowance is currently being reviewed. Further details will be shared shortly. The 2025 allowance is shown for reference.