The European Investment Fund (EIF) is recruiting a Trainee – Sustainable Growth Impact Analysis for its Sustainable Growth Division (SUSG) in the Equity Investments department, within the Investment Office, at its headquarters in Luxembourg.
Specific Post Environment
The SUSG team is responsible for sourcing, evaluating and closing investments in European funds focused on climate transition, digital transformation and strategic sectors supporting Europe's industrial resilience. The team also monitors the existing equity portfolio and develops targeted market intelligence in Europe. As part of EIF's reorganisation, the division is adopting a more thematic approach, requiring detailed knowledge of partners and their portfolio companies to align investments with policy objectives. Activities involve direct collaboration with other EIF Front Office teams and coordination with internal and external services.
Overall Objective
The project aims to gather and analyse quantitative data on the impact and added value of EIF's private equity investments, at both fund and final-beneficiary levels, to inform future mandates and policy decisions:
📊 Quantify the positive effects of EIF investments using indicators such as fund stake, amounts raised/invested and value creation (EBITDA growth, deleverage), and at company level: jobs created, sales and EBITDA evolution, and additional financing secured
🎯 Support the future design of new mandates and policy requirements, while gaining insight into EIF's private equity activities (particularly in Sustainable Growth) and exposure to market and sector intelligence
Responsibilities
Under the guidance of the team's senior member, you will:
📈 Gather and analyse data on SUSG funds and portfolio companies, including allocations, transaction types, thematic focus, gender balance and value creation
🛠️ Develop benchmarking and data-gathering tools to maintain and update the database
🔗 Assess potential integration of these tools into eFront and EIF operating processes
Expected Outcome
🗄️ Creation of an internal database with fund and underlying company information, designed with the option for future integration with eFront (with automatic data gathering)
Qualifications
🎓 University degree (or ongoing studies at an advanced stage) in Finance, Economics, Management or a related field
📊 Prior hands-on experience in data analytics
📋 Good knowledge of project management principles, methods and practices
🏦 Basic knowledge and understanding of EIF's mission and activities
💼 Understanding of private equity investments
🗄️ Good understanding of databases
➕ Relevant academic background in banking/finance and/or market research and/or economic development and international relations is a plus
Competencies
💻 Advanced MS Office skills and other software (notably Business Objects)
🔍 Good analytical and synthesis skills
🇬🇧 Fluency in English
🚀 Initiative and the ability to work autonomously under given objectives/milestones, organising your own work effectively
🗣️ Good written and oral communication skills
🧠 Ability to quickly learn new concepts, tools and methodologies
🤝 Excellent team-working abilities
The Details
📍 Location: Luxembourg (EIF headquarters)
🗓️ Duration: 5 months (full-time)
🚀 Starting date: September/October 2026
🆔 Job ID: 111479
♿ EIF is an equal-opportunities employer; applicants with specific needs can request reasonable accommodations at any stage via Recruitment@eif.org
How to Apply
📝 Apply online through the EIB Group careers portal (Job ID 111479). Due to the high volume of applications, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted
Deadline
📅 30 June 2026
