Trainee

The European Investment Fund (EIF) is seeking to recruit for its Process Optimisation Unit of the Finance and Strategy Office, at its headquarters in Luxembourg, a Trainee.

Duration: 5 months

Starting date: October

Specific Post Environment:

EIF is currently undergoing a digital transformation being delivered together with the European Investment Bank in the form of an EIB Group Digital Transformation Programme (DTP). The Project & Digitalization Coordination (PDC) Division, in which the Trainee will work, is the central hub within EIF for the implementation of this programme, with the purpose to:

• coordinate the EIB Group DTP for the EIF and to support the implementation of modern applications and solutions throughout the EIF;
• identify opportunities for technological advancements and to foster the emergence of new ideas on how to optimise operations and make them as lean and automatised as possible;
• and support different teams in conducting comprehensive assessments of their processes, offering expertise on refinement strategies for enhanced efficiency and effectiveness.

The Process Optimisation Unit, within the Project & Digitalization Coordination (PDC) Division, supports teams across EIF in identifying bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and areas for process improvement, while also fostering a culture of innovation.

Overall objective:

Your overall objective will be:

• to work on the improvement of the EIF project management methodology, artefacts and tools.
• To contribute to the design, development and implementation of an Innovation Management System for EIF

Responsibilities:

Under the guidance of the senior of the team, you shall:

• Support the PDC division in the further development and maintenance of project management methodology, artefacts and tools;
• Support the analysis and optimisation of business processes. Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies, as well as areas for streamlining;
• Support the creation and management of an Innovation Management System, which will track and follow up innovation and digitalization initiatives from inception to closure.

Expected outcome:

• Updated inventory of projects and digitalisation initiatives;
• Updated project management methodology, artefacts and tools;
• Implementation of the Innovation Management System to track and update innovation and digitalization initiatives.

Qualifications:

• University degree in Business, Economics, Computer Science, Engineering or related subjects;
• A first relevant professional experience in consultancy or banking would be an advantage;
• Knowledge and understanding of EIF’s mission and activities.
• Good knowledge of principles, methods and practices in the areas of project management and process management.
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and good knowledge of other Microsoft application tools (Word, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint).
• Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English. Good command of another EU language would be an advantage.

Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills;
• Good drafting and synthesis skills;
• Fluency in English; knowledge of further EU languages will be considered an asset;
• Good interpersonal skills, open-minded and resilient;
• Demonstrate proactivity, capability to work autonomously under given objectives and organise their own work effectively even under time pressure;
• Attention to detail.

Deadline for applications: Thursday 14 August 2025

• Due to high volume of applications, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

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 EIF Recruitment team Recruitment@eif.org who will ensure that your request is handled.

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.