EIB Trainee – Group Risk & Compliance Directorate – Credit & Climate Risk Department – Structured Finance & Equity Division – Structured Finance Unit – 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 Group Risk & Compliance Directorate (GR&C) – Credit & Climate Risk Department (CCRD) – Structured Finance & Equity Division (SFE) – Structured Finance Unit (SFU), at its headquarters in Luxembourg: TRAINEE

Duration: 5 months (fixed start date: 1st March/April 2025)

(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).

Please note that applications from students under the Erasmus+ programme cannot 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

Under the guidance of the credit risk officers in the team, you will assist the team in portfolio analysis and reporting in respect of EIB's project finance activity. Punctual tasks may also involve the preparation of market analysis in respect of the Bank's Project Finance lending activity (particularly renewable energy) and participation in the annual review process for Project Finance operations.

Responsibilities

Your main responsibilities will be to:

• Maintain the Unit's project finance data base and participate in the monthly analysis of the Bank's project finance portfolio from a credit risk perspective;
• Prepare and coordinate the Unit's input into credit risk reporting activities at department level (annual, quarterly risk reports, non-performing exposure reports etc);
• Support the coordination of the annual project finance evaluation exercise;
• Participate in IT and database developments in support of the Unit's activities if required;
• Market research based on, inter alia, project and structured finance publications and reports and analysis from Rating Agencies within the Unit.
  
  

Academic Qualifications And Professional Skills

• Final year of studies or University degree preferably in Finance/Banking or business field with knowledge, or ideally some experience of financial analysis.
• Knowledge or experience in project finance or equity and structured finance would be an advantage
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office suite, in particular Excel and Power Point applications.
• Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English and/or French. Knowledge of other EU languages 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 27th November 2024.

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