EIB Trainee - Finance Directorate - Transaction Processing Lending Division - based in Luxembourg

EIB Trainee - Finance Directorate - Transaction Processing Lending Division - based in Luxembourg

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. The EIB, the European Union's bank, is seeking to recruit for its Finance Directorate (FI) – Planning and Settlement of Operations Department (PRO) – Transaction Processing Lending Division (TPL) as a Trainee.

Duration: 5 months (fixed start date: 1st March 2026). Possible extension up to 6 months if required by the university.

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

Objectives of the Traineeship

Guided by experienced staff, you will support the design, implementation, and optimisation of an AI‑powered platform that automates the lending transaction process. You will help streamline data extraction, automate compliance checks, and reduce manual interventions, directly contributing to increased efficiency, accuracy, and risk control in lending operations. The project aims to deliver measurable efficiency gains, improved client experience, and enhanced compliance.

You will also be actively involved in various innovative and automation initiatives, including assistance in the development and documentation of a blockchain‑based workflow for green bond issuance and lending, mapping end‑to‑end processes, and supporting the integration of smart contracts for real‑time compliance, transparency, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and documentation of AI and blockchain‑based processes.
• Assist in mapping current workflows and identifying automation opportunities.
• Conduct research and benchmarking on relevant technologies and best practices.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather requirements and feedback.
• Contribute to the preparation of presentations, reports, and training materials.
• Participate in project meetings and provide input on solution design and testing.

Academic Qualifications and Professional Skills

• Final year of studies or university degree in economics, finance, management, IT, mathematics or applied sciences.
• Knowledge of the financial sector in general, with a good understanding of treasury products and the post‑trade environment.
• Prior knowledge of artificial intelligence, machine‑learning technologies, RPA or distributed ledger technology is an advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent skills in Word, Excel, Power
  Point & Outlook.
• Understanding of lean methodology is an advantage.
• Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English.

Competencies

Find out more about EIB core competencies here.

Equal Opportunities & Data Protection

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. Applicants with specific needs are encouraged to request reasonable accommodations. By applying you acknowledge the importance of maintaining the security and integrity of the information of the EIB Group.

Application Deadline

Deadline for application: 18 November 2025.