EIB Trainee - Secretariat General - Shareholder Relations and Institutional Matters Department [...]

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 Secretariat General (SG) - Shareholder Relations and Institutional Matters Department (SR&IM) - Governing Bodies' Secretariat Division (GBSEC) as a TRAINEE at its headquarters in Luxembourg.

Duration: 5 months, fixed start date: 1st September/October 2026. Possible extension up to 6 months if required by University. Traineeships are open to nationals of the Member States of the European Union. Candidates whose Erasmus+ programme overlaps with the duration will not be considered. Applicants should limit submissions to a maximum of three publications; only the first three applications submitted will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation, coordination and follow‑up of Governing Bodies’ meetings within the Division’s remit.
• Assist in the administration of decision‑making processes, including preparation of documentation and monitoring of deadlines.
• Contribute to the consolidation and reporting of decisions and action points, including the update of work programmes and tracking tools.
• Support the drafting, formatting and review of governance‑related documentation, such as annotated agendas, minutes, speaking notes, aide‑mémoire and correspondence.
• Contribute to the Division’s digitalization and process‑improvement initiatives, including the enhancement of workflows and governance‑related tools.

Academic Qualifications And Professional Skills

• Final year of studies or University degree in Political Science, Law, European Studies, International Relations, Economics (or any related subject).
• Strong analytical and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks under strict deadlines.
• Very good drafting and written communication skills, with attention to detail and clarity.
• Ability to work with confidential and sensitive information in a professional and discreet manner.
• Interest in process improvement and digitalization, with a proactive and solution‑oriented mindset.
• Excellent knowledge of standard Microsoft Office tools.
• Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English. Knowledge of French and other EU languages would be an advantage.

Competencies

Find Out More About EIB Core Behavioural Skills Here.

Security and Information Handling

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, you agree to comply with all measures implemented by the EIB Group to prevent unauthorized disclosure of any information or any damage to the EIB Group reputation.

Equal Opportunities

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.

Your Application May Be Used For Another Campaign. Deadline for application is on the May 12th, 2026.

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.