EIB Trainee - Management Committee

This position is based at our Luxembourg headquarters and require 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 Unions bank, is seeking to recruit for its Management Committee (MC) - Internal Audit Department (IA) - Internal Audit EIB Division (EIB), at its headquarters in Luxembourg: TRAINEE

Duration: 5 months (fixed start date: 01st September/October 2024)

(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 with which EU accession negotiations have started, can be considered (Albania, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia and Turkey).

Please note that applications from students under the Erasmus+ programme cannot be considered.

Please note that you are requested to limit your applications to a maximum of three traineeship publications. We will only consider and retain the first three applications submitted.

As a trainee in Internal Audit, you will assist the Internal Audit Department to implement its Strategic Orientations, in particular contributing to the delivery of audit assignments included in the Annual Audit Plan. You will also contribute to some ancillary activities as following-up the implementation of audit points. This position will offer excellent opportunities to gain insight into internal audit activities at the EIB, use your communication skills in a professional environment; gain practical experience of working with highly skilled professionals on audit matters. It will enable you to learn about EIB’s risk management framework and in general about the business activities and functioning of the Bank.

Your responsibilities will be mainly linked to the execution of standard audit procedures comprised in the Audit Work Programme of audit assignments with a focus on financial risk management and regulatory (Best Banking Practices). These comprise:

• Contribute to the analysis of audited processes and identification of risks;
• Participate in the construction of audit programmes;
• Liaise with audit stakeholders, prepare and register and discuss interactions;
• Conduct fieldwork audit procedures and report conclusions;
• Contribute to reporting;
• Participate in the follow up of action points.

At the end of the programme you will have built knowledge on the effective implementation of the risk/control framework, have gained a comprehensive view of the purpose and actions of the Internal Audit function, and furthermore will have had insight of the EIB. You will be able to (i) demonstrate cooperation by working in a team, (ii) apply analytical and synthesis skills, (iii) evidence attention to detail and (iv) apply IT skills (including the Microsoft Office tools).

• Final year of studies or University degree in business management, finance, economics, internal audit, controlling, accounting or another relevant discipline;
• Excellent knowledge of MS-Office applications (in particular Excel, Power Point, Word, etc.);
• Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English; Knowledge of French and/or other EU language would be an advantage;
• Excellent analytical skills;
• Organizational capabilities, commitment and accuracy;
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.

Find out more about EIB core competencies here

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 10th May 2024

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