EIB Trainee – Projects Directorate – Innovative Supply Chain & Process Industries Division (Luxembourg)

Be among the first 25 applicants (2 days ago).

This position is based at our Luxembourg headquarters and requires regular office presence. The EIB offers you the opportunity to live and work in a truly international and multi‑cultural environment.

Duration: 5 months (fixed start date: 1st March/April 2026). Possible extension: up to 6 months if required by University. Nationality requirements: only applicants who are nationals of EU Member States or eligible candidate countries (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Turkey, Ukraine) are considered.

Important: Candidates whose Erasmus+ programme overlaps with the traineeship duration will not be considered. Please limit your applications to a maximum of three traineeship publications – only the first three submissions will be retained.

Objective of the traineeship: Critical Raw Materials (CRMs) are crucial in the digital and green transitions due to their high economic importance and supply risk. You will support the Bank’s internal team in consolidating knowledge on CRMs, providing market, supply chain and technology trends research, and analysing the Bank’s investment potential of future projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare internal presentations on the outlook and the Role of the Bank in financing CRM projects.
• Perform research on strategic CRM projects (e.g., extraction, processing, recycling, substitution).
• Prepare concise summaries on specific topics in CRM technologies and projects from internal and external sources.
• Review and benchmark previous projects financed by the Bank.
• Work collaboratively with your tutor and independently manage your workload.

Academic Qualifications & Professional Skills

• Final year of studies or University Degree in Economics, Geology, Mineral Processing, Engineering, Materials Science, Market Research or related fields.
• Affinity with Critical Raw Materials and related fields.
• Previous work experience in the critical raw materials sector is an advantage.
• Excellent written and spoken English, particularly with concise summarisation of long reports.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, especially PowerPoint and Excel.

Competencies: Find out more about EIB core competencies here.

By applying, you acknowledge the importance of maintaining the security and integrity of EIB Group information. If selected, you will comply with all security policies, controls, and classification measures implemented by the EIB Group.

The EIB is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage all eligible candidates regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, culture, religion, sexual orientation, disability or neurodiversity. Applicants with specific needs are encouraged to request reasonable accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process.

Your application may be used for another campaign. Deadline for application is 18 November 2025.

More information on the 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

Job Details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Other
• Industry: Banking