The European Investment Fund (EIF) is recruiting a Trainee – Financial Analyst for its Institutional Mandate Relationship Southern Europe Division at its headquarters in Luxembourg.
Specific Post Environment
The Institutional Mandate Relationship Southern Europe Division is part of the Investment Office. Its main objective is to originate, manage and oversee EIF institutional mandates and maintain relationships with public and private mandators across Southern Europe, ensuring alignment with EIF's strategy, policy priorities and mandate frameworks.
Overall Objective
🤝 Support the implementation and coordination of private fundraising activities within the MORE team for ETCI 2.0
🗂️ Contribute to the preparation, organisation and consolidation of investor-related information and documentation
Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Head of Unit, you will:
📈 Support the ongoing prospection of private institutional investors for ETCI 2.0 and assist the MORE team in fundraising activities, including developing presentation materials and coordinating logistical arrangements as required
🗄️ Coordinate the collection of presentation materials and legal documentation, update the CRM, and ensure relevant content is properly maintained in SharePoint and shared across the team and department for consistency and accessibility
Expected Outcome
✅ Improved consistency and accessibility of investor-related documentation in CRM and SharePoint
🤝 Enhanced support to the MORE team during private fundraising and investor outreach activities
⚡ Increased efficiency in internal coordination and information flow related to ETCI 2.0
Qualifications
🎓 University degree (or ongoing studies) in Business Administration, Finance, Business Intelligence, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Law or a related discipline; candidates may be enrolled in the final year of a master's degree
📚 Relevant coursework in private equity and venture capital, investment funds/fund-of-funds structures, financial markets and institutions, and data analysis is an advantage
🏦 Prior exposure to public financial institutions, national public banks or private equity environments, plus knowledge of EU financial instruments and regulatory frameworks, is an asset
🔢 Strong analytical and numerical skills, with good drafting and synthesis abilities
💻 Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and good knowledge of other Microsoft 365 tools (Word, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint)
🇬🇧 Excellent written and spoken English; knowledge of another EU language is an advantage
💡 Basic understanding of EIF's mission, activities, products and the markets and legal frameworks relevant to its business, including related policies and priorities
📊 Basic understanding of finance, private investment or fundraising concepts
💼 Strong interest in private equity, fund-of-funds structures and institutional investors
➕ Prior banking or finance experience is not required but is an asset
Competencies
⏱️ Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
🗣️ Good written and oral communication skills
🎯 Quality focus and a high level of accuracy in data analysis
🔒 Strong sense of ethics with the ability to keep sensitive information confidential
🤝 Strong ability to organise and follow up on tasks with colleagues across the institution
🧠 Ability to quickly learn new concepts, tools and methodologies
🗂️ Ability to work with data and documentation in a structured, accurate manner
👥 Excellent team-working abilities
The Details
📍 Location: Luxembourg (EIF headquarters)
🗓️ Duration: 5 months (full-time)
🚀 Starting date: September 2026
🆔 Job ID: 111444
♿ 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 111444). Due to the high volume of applications, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted
Deadline
📅 23 June 2026
