EIB Trainee - Group Risk & Compliance Directorate - Group Ethics Unit - based in Luxembourg

Overview

This position is based at our Luxembourg headquarters and requires regular office presence. The EIB offers the opportunity to live and work in a truly international and
- cultural environment.

The EIB, the European Union's bank, is seeking to recruit for its Group Risk & Compliance Directorate - Office of the Group Chief Compliance Officer (GRC - OCCO) - Group Compliance and Integrity Department (GCI) - Ethics & Market Integrity Division (EMI) - Group Ethics Unit (GEU) at its headquarters in Luxembourg: TRAINEE

Duration: 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 limit your applications to a maximum of three traineeship publications; we will consider the first three applications submitted.

Objective of the traineeship

The traineeship will allow you to gain a solid understanding of activities related to Ethics and Integrity matters. You will gain practical experience in the management of personal conflict of interest cases and regulatory compliance in the area of ethics and integrity matters, providing valuable experience for your future career.

Responsibilities

• Assist with research and comparative studies on case law and legislation in the field of Ethics and Integrity
• Contribute to benchmarking EIB policies and procedures against those of comparable institutions
• Support the update of Compliance policies and procedures
• Assist with document management and business process management
• Support the implementation of inquiry procedures, e. g. by carrying out background checks and obtaining clearances for access management, data protection, IT, document management, etc.

Academic Qualifications and Professional Skills

• Final year of studies or university degree preferably in Finance, Economics or Law
• Excellent knowledge of standard Microsoft Office tools (in particular Power
  Point and Excel)
• Basic understanding of ethics and integrity frameworks, especially in institutional or corporate settings
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly for drafting case notes, reports, or internal communications
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to interpret and apply policy guidelines
• Interest in EU institutions and governance, with a motivation to contribute to ethical standards and integrity practices
• Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English and/or French. Knowledge of other EU languages is an advantage.

Competencies

Find out more about EIB core competencies here.

Equal Opportunity and Accommodations

By applying for this position, you acknowledge the importance of maintaining the security and integrity of information. If selected, you agree to comply with all measures (policies, controls, document classification and management) implemented by the EIB Group to prevent unauthorized disclosure of information or damage to the Group’s reputation.

We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage all suitably qualified candidates to apply regardless of gender identity/expression, age, race, ethnicity, religion, 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 at hr_traineeship_recruitment@eib. org for assistance.

Notes

Your application may be used for another campaign. Please note that the deadline for applications is 18 November 2025. More information on the EIB Traineeship Programme and Provisions for In-service training can be consulted on the EIB website: https://www.eib. org/en/about/careers/categories/traineeship-and-graduate. htm