EIB Trainee – Operations Directorate – Public Sector Department – Austria, Germany and Nordics Division – AT&DE 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 Operations Directorate (OPS) – Public Sector Department (PS) – Austria, Germany and Nordics Division (PS-6) – AT&DE Unit (AT&DE)*, 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.

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Objective of the traineeship

Support The Activities Of The Public Sector Lending Division Of The EIB In The German And Austrian Market. The Successful Candidate Will

• Gain knowledge of the lending process of the EIB as the EU Bank and the largest multinational lending institution in the world;
• Support the team's loan origination efforts and the preparation of the internal loan applications;
• Assist the Division's Bankers in analysing the financial statements and the current and future financial situation of prospective borrowers;
• Contribute to the preparation of presentations and research notes as well as of internal and external meetings and events relevant to the Division's activities.
  
  

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Head of Unit, you will actively participate in the Division’s core activities. Your main tasks will be:

• Preparation of market analysis and research on topics of interest of the Division;
• Preparation of speaking notes and presentations for staff of the Division;
• Market analysis/sounding to identify potential clients for origination purposes;
• Review of information / project data received from external counterparts and input into the Bank's systems and internal reports;
• Collection and analysis of financial statement data in support of the credit assessment process;
• Analysis of the portfolio of the Division in Germany.
  
  

Academic Qualifications And Professional Skills

• Final year of studies or University degree in Economics, Banking, Finance or similar studies;
• Ability to read and understand financial statements;
• A first experience in financial/credit analysis will be considered an advantage;
• Very good knowledge of standard Microsoft Office tools (in particular Word, Excel, Power Point);
• Ability to write credit-related documents (e.g. financial analysis, reports) in English;
• Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English.
• Excellent knowledge of written and spoken German 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