EIB Trainee

EIB Trainee - Secretariat General - Institutional Representation Division (Brussels, Belgium) This position is based at the EIB Local Office in Brussels, Belgium and requires regular office presence. The EIB offers you the opportunity to live and work in a truly international and multi‑cultural environment. Overview The EIB, the European Union's bank, is seeking to recruit for its Secretariat General (SG) – Shareholder Relations and Institutional Matters Department (SR&IM) – Institutional Representation Division (IRD) at the EIB Local Office in Brussels, Belgium: TRAINEE. Duration: 3 months (fixed start date: 1st March 2026) Eligibility: only applicants who are nationals of the Member States of the European Union or citizens of candidate countries (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Turkey, Ukraine). Other conditions: Candidates whose Erasmus+ programme overlaps with the traineeship will not be considered. Applications are limited to a maximum of three per candidate; only the first three submissions will be retained. Responsibilities Develop comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the EIB Group activity (EIB, EIF, EIB Global, Advisory Services and EIB Institute) and collect information and data from internal stakeholders efficiently to enhance the Office’s capacity to inform, cooperate and communicate. Identify relevant company growth measurements that can be monitored in EIF’s final beneficiaries to identify potential clients for EIB’s growth financing products. Elaborate market intelligence for Belgium and potential cross‑border markets (Netherlands, France), including mapping of relevant EIB Group stakeholders and policy targets, and conduct ad hoc market research related to specific EIF & EIB fundraising activities. Support the creation of a campaign showcasing past EIB projects, including research, stakeholder outreach and content development (photos, videos, articles, interviews) for digital and print use. Provide general support in integrating the EIF representation into the EIB Group office framework, including setting up a repository of information and documentation related to EIF. Keep track of news related to the EIB Group and EU affairs/economy in Belgium. Actively promote the EIB Group at the national and EU level. Participate in the organisation of events with internal and/or external counterparts. Contribute to the preparation of briefings for high‑level missions in the Netherlands and in the production of regular reports and newsletters. Contribute to increasing the visibility of the EIB Group in Belgium by working closely with the Press Officer. Support tasks related to the origination and instruction of projects working closely with Loan Officers. Academic Qualifications and Professional Skills Final year of studies or University degree in finance, economics, business administration, international relations, EU affairs, political science or a related field. Understanding of and interest in the EIB Group’s mission and activities as an EU institution. Strong interest in key EIB thematic areas including innovation, climate and small and medium enterprises. Excellent knowledge of standard Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Excellent knowledge of written and spoken French and/or English; knowledge of Dutch is an advantage. Competencies Find out more about EIB core competencies here . Additional Information By applying for this position, you acknowledge the importance of maintaining the security and integrity of the Information of the EIB Group. 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 any information or damage to its 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 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 of the recruitment process. Contact the EIB Traineeship Recruitment team for assistance. Your application may be used for another campaign. Please note that the deadline for application is on November 18th 2025. More information on our EIB Traineeship Programme and Provisions for In‑service training can be consulted on our EIB website: #J-18808-Ljbffr