EIB Trainee - Operations Directorate - Adriatic Sea and Malta Division - based in Rome, Italy

This position is based at our EIB Local office in Rome, Italy and requires regular office presence. The EIB offers you the opportunity to live and work in a truly international and
- cultural environment.

TRAINEE – Operations Directorate (OPS) – Public Sector Department – Adriatic Sea and Malta Division (4-MA&M)

Duration: 5 months (fixed start date: 1st March/April 2026)

Only applications from nationals of the Member States of the European Union, and citizens from countries that have been officially granted candidate status to join the EU (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Turkey and Ukraine), will be considered.

Candidates whose Erasmus+ programme overlaps with the duration of the traineeship will not be considered.

Applicants are requested to limit their applications to a maximum of three traineeship publications. We will only consider and retain the first three applications submitted.

Objective of the traineeship

This traineeship focuses on supporting the development and implementation of loan projects in Italy and Malta, particularly in sectors such as public services, water, energy, transport, and infrastructure. You will assist in identifying potential investment opportunities and help follow through with the necessary steps to execute those projects, including coordination, documentation, and monitoring. The role combines analytical and operational tasks to contribute to impactful financing in these regions.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Head of Division and Heads of Unit, you will actively participate in the Division’s core activities with senior officers. Your main tasks will be:

• Support financial and risk analysis of borrowers to assess their creditworthiness and the viability of proposed projects.
• Assist in preparing and updating marketing materials used during client meetings and public events, ensuring they are accurate and engaging.
• Conduct research on topics relevant to the Division’s activities, contributing insights that support strategic decisions.
• Enhance and maintain datasets related to clients and sectors, helping improve the Division’s understanding of market trends and opportunities.

Academic Qualifications And Professional Skills

• Final year of studies or University degree preferably in Business Administration or Finance.
• A first existing work experience in the field of financial analysis will be considered as an advantage.
• Strong analytical skills, especially in financial and risk assessment would be an advantage.
• Familiarity with data research and management tools.
• Excellent knowledge of standard Microsoft Office tools (in particular Excel and Power
  Point).
• Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English and/or French. Knowledge of Italian would be an advantage.

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 hr_traineeship_recruitment@eib. org 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 November 18th, 2025.

More information on our EIB Traineeship Programme and Provisions for In-service training can be consulted on our EIB website: https://www.eib. org/en/about/careers/categories/traineeship-and-graduate. htm