EIB Trainee – Group Risk & Compliance Directorate – Group Financial Risk Department – Risk Data and Processes Division – Data and Reporting Governance 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) – Group Financial Risk Department (GFIN) – Risk Data and Processes Division (RDP) – Data and Reporting Governance Unit (DRG), 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

The objective of this traineeship is to support the Internal Control, Data and Reporting Governance functions within EIB's Risk Management by contributing to various key processes aimed at enhancing data quality, governance, and reporting accuracy. Internal Control Framework-related activities for GR&C-RM would provide knowledge on how to link risks with processes and controls and how to perform risk assessment and to valuate test results. In addition, you will assist in ensuring compliance with reporting standards, and supporting data governance initiatives, while gaining exposure to a broad range of corporate risk management and data management activities.

Responsibilities

Your main responsibilities will be to:

• Support the ICF Coordinator in Risk Management (GR&C-RM) in the annual maintenance process, by:
• Updating risks and controls for GR&C-RM in HOPEX application,
• Participating in meetings with RM teams and keeping meeting minutes,
• Performing analysis linked to quarterly internal reporting;
• Perform the annual reviews for scheduled reports in Business Objects with Risk Management teams; review Business Objects cover pages compliance with EIB Reporting Governance Framework etc.
• Support the data officers in the team in updating IBM Business Glossary, contributing thus to the production of data quality dashboards for Key Risk Indicators and critical data elements
• Support the annual review of data ownership by providing additional explanation to data owners and update the Business Glossary when applicable.
  

Academic Qualifications And Professional Skills

• Final year of studies or University degree in relevant domain, preferably Mathematics, Computer Science or Economics or related fields
• Experience in databases or knowledge of any programming language or BI reporting tool such as Business Objects would be an advantage
• Experience in internal audit, internal controls or accounting would be an advantage
• Knowledge of data management and/or governance topics would be an advantage
• Good knowledge of the Bank’s purpose, organization and business activities
• Proficiency in MS Office tools (Excel, Word, Outlook, Powerpoint)
• Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English. Knowledge of other EU language 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