EIB Trainee - Operations Directorate - Financial Institutions Department - Financial Institutio[...]

Position Overview

This traineeship is based at the EIB headquarters in Luxembourg and requires regular office presence. It is part of the Operations Directorate (OPS) – Financial Institutions Department (FID) – Financial Institutions East Division (3‑EAST) – Unit 1. The programme lasts 5 months (fixed start 1st September/October 2026) with a possible extension up to 6 months if required by the university. The traineeship programme aims to attract applications from nationals of the Member States of the European Union, and trainees whose Erasmus+ programme overlaps with the duration of the traineeship will not be considered. You are requested to limit your applications to a maximum of three traineeship publications; only the first three applications submitted will be retained.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to market research and sector analysis of financial intermediary activities in selected Central and Eastern European markets.
• Support the analysis of financial institutions and individual transactions by collecting, reviewing and structuring relevant business, financial and market information.
• Assist in the preparation of background materials, presentations and internal documentation for selected transaction‑related workstreams.
• Contribute to financial and counterparty analysis under the guidance of more senior team members.
• Support the team in monitoring market developments and organizing relevant information for ongoing analytical work.

Academic Qualifications and Professional Skills

• Final year of studies or university degree in finance, economics, business administration or a related field.
• Good understanding of financial analysis and interest in banking, financial institutions and market-related work.
• Interest in researching and analysing financial institutions, transactions and market developments.
• Strong analytical and drafting skills, with the ability to structure information clearly and accurately.
• Very good knowledge of standard Microsoft Office tools, in particular Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English; knowledge of other EU languages would be an advantage.

Competencies

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Security and Confidentiality

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.

Equal Opportunities

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.

Allowance

The traineeship allowance is currently being reviewed. Further details will be shared shortly. The 2025 allowance is shown for reference.