EIB Trainee - Chief Financial Controller Directorate - Transaction Processing & Reconciliations[...]

Overview

EIB Trainee – Chief Financial Controller Directorate – Transaction Processing & Reconciliations Unit – based in Luxembourg. This entry‑level role is offered by the European Investment Bank (EIB) and requires regular office presence at the Luxembourg headquarters.

The EIB, the European Union’s bank, is recruiting a trainee for its Chief Financial Controller Directorate (CFC) – Corporate Financial Planning and Control Department (CFPC) – Corporate Accounting and Reporting Division (CAR) – Transaction Processing & Reconciliations Unit (TPR). The duration is 5 months with a possible extension of up to 6 months, starting 1 March/April 2026.

Only applicants who are nationals of EU Member States or citizens of candidate countries (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Turkey, Ukraine) are considered. Candidates whose Erasmus+ programme overlaps with the traineeship will not be considered. Please limit your applications to a maximum of three traineeship publications; we will only observe the first three applications.

Responsibilities

• Support Process Optimization: Assist in the analysis and adjustment of ongoing efficiency improvement projects within Accounts Payable, External Offices operations, and VAT invoicing to enhance overall operational effectiveness.
• Quality Assurance: Help ensure the accuracy of financial records through cross‑verification and reconciliation, maintaining high standards of data integrity during project refinement phases.
• Collaboration with Stakeholders: Work closely with internal stakeholders across various departments to support the smooth implementation of adjustments and project refinements, ensuring clear communication and alignment.
• Ad‑hoc Support: Provide general support to the Transactional Processing and Reconciliation Unit as needed, contributing to special projects and team initiatives.

Academic Qualifications And Professional Skills

• Final year of studies or University degree ideally in finance/accounting.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good knowledge of general accounting principles.
• Good knowledge of project management.
• Willingness to learn and take on new challenges.
• Analytical skills: strong ability to analyze and interpret financial data, identify discrepancies, and propose solutions.
• Technical proficiency: familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Power
  Point) and experience with financial software or ERP systems is a plus.
• Communication skills: excellent written and verbal communication, able to convey financial information clearly to both financial and non‑financial stakeholders.
• Problem‑solving: proactive in identifying issues and contributing to process improvement initiatives.
• Team player: ability to work effectively within a team environment, demonstrating collaboration and adaptability.
• Organizational skills: strong time‑management, handling multiple tasks and meeting deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Eagerness to learn: genuine interest in financial operations and willingness to learn about banking processes and automation tools.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft application tools; excellent knowledge of written and spoken English. Knowledge of other EU languages would be an advantage.

Competencies

Find out more about EIB core competencies here.

Application Information

Please note that the deadline for application is on November 18th, 2025.

For more information on our Traineeship Programme and provisions for in‑service training, consult the EIB website: https://www.eib. org/en/about/careers/categories/traineeship-and-graduate. htm

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 gender identity, age, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, 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 at hr_traineeship_recruitment@eib. org.

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