Operations Directorate

The EIB, the European Union's bank, is seeking to recruit for Operations Directorate (OPS) - Baltic Sea and Northern Europe Department (BSNE) - Public Sector Austria, Germany and Nordics Division (4-PUB SEC) - Austria and Germany Unit (AT&DE), in the EIB officein Berlin, Germany : TRAINEE

Duration: 5 months (fixed start date: 01st September 2024)

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 with which EU accession negotiations have started, can be considered (Albania, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia and Turkey).

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.

To support the activities of the Public Sector Lending Division of the EIB in the German market, with a focus on Berlin and East Germany.

The successful candidate will gain knowledge of the lending process of the EIB as the EU Bank and the largest multinational lending institution in the world.

Under the supervision of the Head of Division, the Head of Unit and the resident Loan Officer in Berlin, you will actively participate in the Division's core activities. Your main tasks will be:

• Preparation of market analysis and research on topics of interest of the Division;
• Preparation of speaking notes and presentations for staff of the Division;
• Market analysis/sounding to identify potential clients for origination purposes;
• Review of information / project data received from external counterparts and input into the Bank's systems and internal reports;
• Collection and analysis of financial statement data in support of the credit assessment process;
• Analysis of the portfolio of the Division in Germany, with a focus on East Germany

• Final year of studies or University degree in Economics, Banking, Finance or any other related subject (Business Administration, Management)
• Ability to read and understand financial statements
• A first experience in financial/credit analysis will be considered an advantage
• Excellent knowledge of standard Microsoft Office tools (in particular Word and Excel)
• Ability to write credit-related documents (e.g. financial analysis, reports) in English.
• Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English and/or French. Knowledge of German would be an advantage.

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 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 10th May 2024

More information on our EIB Traineeship Programme and Provisions for In-service training can be consulted on our EIB website;