EIB Trainee - EIB Global Directorate - Ukraine Investment Team Division - 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 Global Directorate (GLO) - Enlargement & Neighbourhood Department (ELAN) - Ukraine Investment Team Division (UKIT) - Private Sector and Blending Unit (PSB) at its headquarters in Luxembourg: TRAINEEDuration: 5 months (fixed start date: 1st March/April 2026)(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).Candidates whose Erasmus+ programme overlaps with the duration of the traineeship will not 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 traineeshipSupport to Ukraine's resilience, reconstruction, and EU accession is a priority for EIB Group. EIB Global set up a dedicated one-stop shop for Ukraine front office activities, the Ukraine Investment Team (UKIT). UKIT combines public sector lending (with a dedicated unit), private sector lending, blending, and EIB Group coordination (with another unit), as well as the EIB's Kyiv office. You will be hired into the Private Sector and Blending Unit (PSB). The private sector plays a crucial role in providing the investments that are needed to the reconstruction of Ukraine and its integration into the Single Market. You will gain first hand insights and practical experience in how a major International Financial Institution supports Ukrainian and international investors, using blended finance.ResponsibilitiesYou will contribute to the activities of unit, especially regarding management information systems, due diligence and approval processes for lending and guarantee operations, and the origination of blending mandates. This will include financial due diligence and reporting, as well as qualitative due diligence and the preparation of application documents.Academic Qualifications And Professional SkillsFinal year of studies or University degree preferably in international relations, business, finance, economics, social sciences or similar. Knowledge of dealing with quantitative information – experience with management information systems, financial analysis, data analysis, etc. would be advantageous.Excellent knowledge of standard Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel. Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English. Knowledge of Ukrainian would be an advantage.CompetenciesFind out more about EIB core competencies hereBy 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 hr_traineeship_recruitment@eib.org 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 November 18th, 2025.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