EIB Trainee – Portfolio Management & Monitoring Directorate – Coordination Division – Digitalisation and Applications Management 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 Portfolio Management & Monitoring Directorate (PMM) – Coordination Division (COORD) – Digitalisation and Applications Management Unit (DIGI APP), 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 Digitalisation and Applications (DIGI APP) unit is currently developing and maintaining a number of key applications in the Bank's IT landscape. It is composed of several business analysts and project managers working on a variety of projects. You will support the core mission of the DIGI APPs unit by providing support to the team across different activities including the preparation of business requirements and end user needs, as well as software development documentation and testing activities.

Responsibilities

Your primary responsibilities would be the following:

Participation in software development projects using agile methodology including

• Preparation and participation in workshops with end users
• Assistance in user story creation
• Preparation and assistance/execution of testing activities
• Preparation/update of documentation and presentations
• Participation in end user support activity
  
  

Academic Qualifications And Professional Skills

• Final year of studies or University degree in Financial Engineering, Computer Science, Software development or other relevant fields Excellent analytical skills and general understanding of software development process,
• Excellent knowledge of Standard Office applications,
• Knowledge of change management activities during different phases of the software development lifecycle,
• Prior experience in agile software development projects would be an advantage,
• 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