Trainee Institutional Mandate Relationship Southern Europe (Entity: EIF - Job ID: 110975)

This job is with European Investment Bank - EIB, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly. Job ID:110975Entity:European Investment FundDeadline: Tuesday 18th November 2025The European Investment Fund (EIF) is seeking to recruit for its Italy, Greece, Malta, Cyprus, Turkey (IGMCT) Unit of the Institutional Mandate Relationship Southern Europe Division, at its headquarters in Luxembourg, Trainee - Institutional Mandate Relationship Southern Europe.Duration: 5 months & Starting date: 16 January 2025Specific Post EnvironmentThe Trainee will be part of the Institutional Mandate Relationship Southern Europe Division (MORE SEE), in the Mandate Origination & Relationship Management Department within the Investment Office. The MORE SEE division plays a pivotal role in identifying, structuring, and maintaining strategic relationships with external investors, in both the public and private sector. As the market for alternative investments evolves, there is a growing need to enhance our capacity to analyse market trends, regulatory barriers, and internal processes to better serve institutional partners.Overall ObjectiveYour overall objective will be to:Conduct comprehensive market analyses and regulatory research to identify prospective investors. Optimize and enhance internal procedures for onboarding new clients. ResponsibilitiesUnder the guidance of the senior of the team, you shall:Analyse regulatory barriers that impact institutional investors' capacity to allocate capital to alternative investments. Recommend and contribute to the implementation of improvements to internal onboarding processes. Prepare presentations and briefing notes for internal and external meetings.Expected OutcomeProduce detailed market analyses focused on fundraising opportunities within the unit's geographical scope. Develop proposals aimed at refining internal processes and client onboarding strategies. Provide administrative support, including the creation of briefing notes, presentations, templates, and preliminary assessments for new mandates or institutional partners.QualificationsA Bachelor's or Master's degree in finance, economics, business administration, or a closely related discipline. Awareness of the European Investment Fund's mission and core products. Demonstrated interest and knowledge in EU Private Equity and Venture Capital topics. Skills in market data analysis are considered an asset. Knowledge of regulatory frameworks at both EU and national levels. Proficient user of Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint.CompetenciesDemonstrated ability to analyse and research complex topics, effectively synthesizing information from multiple sources. Outstanding communication skills in English, both written and spoken; proficiency in Italian or Greek is considered a plus. Proven experience in drafting comprehensive reports, briefing documents, and professional presentations. Capable of working autonomously as well as contributing effectively within a team setting. High level of accuracy and attention to detail. Advanced user of Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.Deadline for applications: 18 November 2025 Due to high volume of applications, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.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 EIF Recruitment team Recruitment@eif.org who will ensure that your request is handled.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. Due to high volume of applications, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.