Graduate - Lending Operations (LAC) - based in Luxembourg, Dublin Pike

Overview

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. We also offer relocation support. The EIB, the European Union's bank, in the framework of its GRAD programme, is seeking to recruit for its EIB Global Directorate (GLO), International Partners Department (IP), Latin America and Caribbean - Public Sector Division (LAC), at its headquarters in Luxembourg, a

Graduate - Lending Operations (LAC) . This is a full-time temporary position at grade Graduate. The term of this contract will be 2 years. internal benchmark Graduate Panel interviews are anticipated for end of June/early July. Purpose

In this role you will contribute to day-to-day operations and tasks, including the appraisal of new operations especially in the public sector as well as implementation and monitoring of existing operations and preparation of technical assistance and investment grant applications in support of the EIB operations in Latin America and the Caribbean.Operating Network

You will report to the Head of Division and will, while working closely with Loan Officers in the Unit/Division, also have regular interaction with other colleagues in the Division/Department. You will also have regular contact with colleagues in other Directorates, notably, the Projects Directorate, Risk and Compliance Directorate, Legal Directorate, and Portfolio Management and Monitoring Directorate. You will also externally support in maintaining relations with public sector clients and partners, including International Financial Institutions, the European Commission, EU Delegations in partner countries, when required.Accountabilities

Contribute to the operational lending matters, especially in the public sector. Participate in the appraisal of operations and in preparation of the relevant documentation. Contribute to the development of technical assistance programmes and relevant activities directly related to lending operations.If applicable, participate in contract negotiations. Assume responsibility for related internal and external reporting obligations and briefings. Participate in transversal working groups, on an as needed basis. Follow-up and further develop relations with multi-lateral, regional and bi-lateral financial institutions in close coordination with loan officers.Ensure correct input of data relating to own area of activity into the management information system and other relevant reporting areas. Briefings, events and communication

Prepare, coordinate and consolidate inputs to presentations, data reports and briefings (often ad-hoc) for events and other related activities (conferences, high-level visits, etc.). Contribute to external communications such as press releases, speeches, external reports etc. about the area of activity.Qualifications

University degree (minimum equivalent to a Bachelor) preferably in Economics, Finance or a related field. A maximum of 2 years of professional experience after graduation (excluding summer jobs and internships shorter than nine months). Some relevant experience in financial analysis, ideally in a financial institution or an international organization, is an asset.Knowledge of lending operations and/or the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) market, gained through academic or professional experience, is a distinct advantage. Excellent drafting skills, analytical and synthesis skills. Good inter-personal, communication and representational/diplomatic skills, together with a strong team working spirit.Proficiency in MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Excellent knowledge of English and/or French, with a good command of the other. Additional moderate knowledge of written and spoken Portuguese or Spanish is required. Competencies

Find Out More About EIB Core Behavioural Skills Here To find out more about our eligibility criteria click here (*) Unless stated explicitly as a required qualification, a good command of French is not a pre-requisite for hire. As both English and French are official working languages of the EIB, proficiency in both languages is a pre-requisite for your future career development. Any language clause in your contract must be fulfilled in order for you to be eligible for a promotion. Proficiency is understood to mean the attainment of level 5 of the Inter Institutional language courses, corresponding to B1.2 of CEFR. The Bank offers appropriate training support.We hire and value talent with unique characteristics, creating a work environment where they can be themselves. We believe that Diversity, Equity and Inclusion makes us a performing and innovative organisation. We encourage all suitably qualified and eligible candidates to apply regardless of gender identity/expression, age, racial, ethnic and cultural background, religion and beliefs, sexual orientation, disability or neurodiversity.If you require reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process due to a disability, neurodivergence, or a chronic health condition, please contact the EIB Recruitment team who will manage your request appropriately. 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 implemented by the EIB Group to prevent unauthorised disclosure of any information or any damage to the EIB Group reputation.Deadline for applications:

22nd May 2026

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