EIB Trainee - Chief Financial Controller Directorate - Corporate Financial Planning and Control[...]

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.

Chief Financial Controller Directorate (CFC) - Corporate Financial Planning and Control Department (CFPC) - Contract & Vendor Management Division (C&VM) - Contract & Vendor Management Unit 1 (C&VM1)
TRAINEE

Duration: 5 months (fixed start date: 1st September/October 2026)
(With possible extension up to 6 months if required by University)

Objective of the traineeship: You will support the implementation of DORA (Digital Operational Resilience Act) ICT contract remediation activities and the Vendor Performance Management framework. The traineeship provides practical exposure to regulatory compliance, contract management and vendor governance within the European Investment Bank.

Through clearly defined project assignments and deliverables, you will contribute to strengthening the Bank’s regulatory compliance and vendor governance capabilities. At the same time, it will offer you meaningful exposure to complex, cross‑functional projects within a European public institution, enhancing their understanding of regulatory frameworks, contract lifecycle management and governance processes.

Responsibilities

• Support analysis of ICT‑related contracts against regulatory requirements.
• Maintain remediation tracking and summary documentation.
• Support preparation of guidance and reporting material.

Vendor Performance Management

• Support analysis of vendor and performance data used in the Vendor Performance Management pilot.
• Contribute to documentation, templates and presentations.
• Support reporting and follow‑up actions.

Cross‑cutting

• Prepare structured notes, summaries and presentations.
• Support documentation and knowledge management activities.

Academic Qualifications And Professional Skills

• Final year of studies or university degree in law, economics, business, management or a related field.
• Strong analytical and organisational skills.
• Interest in regulatory, contract and governance topics.
• Very good knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, in particular Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent command of English; knowledge of another EU language is 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 who will ensure that your request is handled.

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

The traineeship allowance is currently being reviewed. Further details will be shared shortly. The 2025 allowance is shown for reference.