Job ID: 111717
Entity: European Investment Fund
Deadline: Thursday 15th October 2026
The European Investment Fund (EIF) is seeking to recruit for its Alternative Lenders, Skills & Education Unit of the Investment Office, at its headquarters in Luxembourg, a Trainee – Investment Analyst.
Duration: 5 months & Starting date: January 2027
Specific Post Environment
The Microfinance, Alternative Lenders and Fintech Division is part of the Investment Office. The main objective of the division is to be responsible for transaction origination, appraisal, analysis, negotiation and execution of transactions covering typically diversified portfolios of mainly loans to micro, small and medium enterprises or students and learners.
Overall objective
For this project you will work is the development of the database for the transactions under the department’s remit. In particular, your overall objective will be to:
Actively participate in the implementation of a project on database coordination.
Contribute to the follow up of the database project deliverables.
Responsibilities
Under the guidance of the senior of the team, you shall:
Contribute to the coordination of database inputs for the transactions under the department’s remit.
Assist in gathering and analyzing data to support the database project.
Expected outcome
Support the implementation of the database project within the division.
Enhance the data analysis for the database project.
Qualifications
University degree, (or on-going studies) in Business Administration, Finance, Business Intelligence, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, law or similar discipline. Candidate may be enrolled in the final year of a master’s degree.
Relevant coursework in financial and/or data analysis would be an advantage.
Strong analytical and numerical skills.
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
Ability to work independently under given objectives and organize own work effectively even under time pressure.
Good communication skills – both written and oral.
Good project management skills.
Good inter-personal skills, team spirit and ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
Deadline for applications: 15 October 2026
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 [email protected] 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.
- Due to high volume of applications, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.