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 Group Risk & Compliance Directorate (GR&C), Credit & Climate Risk Department (CCRD), Climate-related and Environmental Risks Unit (CERU) 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.
Objective of the traineeship
You will support the implementation and enhancement of the climate risk scorecard in order to assess and quantify climate-related credit risk, participate to the development of the biodiversity risk assessment methodology, perform some statistical analyses and follow market best practice related to climate risk.
Responsibilities
Your main tasks will be:
- Assist in the enhancement of the climate risk score card, which assesses the vulnerability of the bank’s clients to transition and physical risks;
- Assist in the development of the biodiversity risk assessment methodology;
- Perform statistical analyses as needed, and assist the more senior colleagues in the various initiatives to better integrate climate & environmental risks into the Bank’s risk frameworks;
- Support the development and improvement of procedures, support and control systems, IT systems, methodologies and working tools in relation to the Climate Risk Initiative.
- Perform market research, follow industry best practice
Academic qualifications and professional skills
- Final year of studies or University degree in IT engineering, mathematic, business administration, economics and/or finance, environmental science or any related subject.
- Excellent knowledge of standard Microsoft Office tools (in particular Excel, with a good knowledge of Macros);
- Experience with Python/VBA and database tools such as Access/SAS would be an advantage
- Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English and/or French. Knowledge of other EU language would be an advantage.
Competencies
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
