EIB Trainee – Operations Directorate – Public Sector Department – Public Sector – Poland and Baltic States Division – based in Luxembourg

Join the European Investment Bank (EIB) for a 5‑month traineeship (fixed start date 1st March 2026, with a possible extension up to 6 months). The programme is based at the EIB headquarters in Luxembourg and requires a regular office presence.

Eligibility: Only citizens of EU Member States and those from countries that have been officially granted candidate status (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Turkey, Ukraine) are considered. Candidates with an overlapping Erasmus+ programme will not be considered. Applications are limited to a maximum of three traineeship publications; the first three applications submitted will be retained.

Objective of the traineeship

Under the supervision of the Head of Unit, you will support loan officers in Poland and the Baltic States (Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia) by reducing the undisbursed stock of PLN‑denominated loans, creating a monitoring tool for profitability tracking, participating in the appraisal of one operation, and providing ad‑hoc support on new operations and existing clients.

Responsibilities

• Financial analysis of potential and existing operations
• Background research on sectors supported by the Division lending team
• Background research and screening of projects in specific sectors/countries to facilitate origination activities

Academic Qualifications & Professional Skills

• Final year of studies or university degree in Economics, Business or Finance
• First experience or internship in the banking sector considered an asset
• Strong numerical and interpersonal skills
• Good to advanced knowledge of MS Office (Word & Excel)
• Excellent written and spoken English; knowledge of Polish, Lithuanian, Latvian, Estonian a plus

Competencies

Find out more about EIB core competencies here.

Corporate Values

We are an equal opportunities employer who believes that diversity is good for our people and our business. All suitably qualified and eligible candidates are encouraged to apply regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, cultural background, religion, sexual orientation or disability. Applicants with specific needs are encouraged to request reasonable accommodations at any stage during the recruitment process.

Applicants may be considered for another campaign and must acknowledge that the application may be used for a different recruiting process.

Deadline for application: November 18 2025. More information on the EIB Traineeship Programme and in‑service training provisions can be consulted on our website: https://www.eib.org/en/about/careers/categories/traineeship-and-graduate.htm