FAQ - Jobs

Does the EIB have offices around the world? Do you recruit for these offices?

The EIB has its Head Office in Luxembourg and also has a number of smaller regional offices. Most of these offices are representative and/or operational units. Their personnel is usually appointed from the Head Office for a fixed period. The EIB may also hire local agents in order to reinforce its Regional offices. The recruitment activities are centralised in Luxembourg. Please do not send job applications to Regional Offices as they cannot be processed properly.

Does the EIB make use of recruitment agencies?

The EIB uses recruitment agencies or headhunters only on an exceptional basis. Such companies should forward their documentation and conditions to the following address before making formal contact with the Bank:

European Investment Bank
HR-Staffing Division
100, boulevard Konrad Adenauer
L-2950 Luxembourg
(+352) 4379 1
Contact form

For any general questions related to the EIB please contact InfoDesk.

What types of positions are offered by the EIB?

The Bank offers employment contracts which may be of temporary or indefinite duration, depending on the nature of the post.

We organise preliminary campaigns, the purpose of which is to identify highly motivated and qualified candidates for future opportunities.

It offers a Graduate Recruitment and Development programme (GRAD) aiming at offering young graduates the possibility to have a first work experience in a dynamic multicultural environment working alongside experienced professionals.

In addition, it offers Internships for graduates with less than one year of professional experience and summer jobs for students aged between 17 and 25. Further information on how to apply is provided in the relevant pages of this website.

The Bank also uses the services of local interim employment agencies.

Freelance contracts are also solicited by some areas of the Bank, such as the Translation Service (particularly English, French and German), through calls for tender. Public calls for tender are published in the supplement to the Official Journal of the European Union and on the EIB website.

Are competitions organised?

The EIB does not recruit through competitions or “concours”. EIB vacancies are published on our website. We publish also on other job websites and the international press, national newspapers and specialised press of the Member States of the European Union. Candidates are selected further to the examination of the applications received in response to the specific vacancy notices.

Can I send a spontaneous generic application to the EIB?

We regret that we can only process the applications responding specifically to currently open vacancies. If you would like to work for the EIB but none of the existing vacancies fit your profile, we advise you to continue to consult the website from time to time and to apply only to existing vacancies.

Can I withdraw or delete my application?

Upon your specific request to HR Staffing Division your application and personal data can be deleted.

Should you wish to withdraw your application from a specific job opening, please contact HR Staffing by completing the online form, indicating your applicant number and the job opening id and title.

How do I know if my application has been received?

How long does it take for the EIB to make an appointment decision on an advertised vacancy?

How long will the EIB preserve my data?

Your application and personal data will be preserved in the HR database for a period of 5 years from the last application date and be destroyed thereafter.

How should I send my application?

You must apply on-line for specific job openings available through the e-recruitment candidate portal. Please consult the “how to apply” section of this website. Bearing in mind the large number of applications received and our aim to process them efficiently, we can only accept on-line applications to current vacancies. Application forms or CVs sent by post, fax or e-mail will not be accepted.

Should I send diplomas and certificates when I apply?

Copies of diplomas are not required when applying for a job but will be requested at a later stage of the recruitment procedure. Upon submitting the on-line application, candidates certify that the statements made thereon are complete and true. Any willful misstatement may lead to disqualification from employment or disciplinary action in accordance with the policies of the EIB group.

What is the time limit for submitting an application?

The EIB e-recruitment application on the website is the sole point of reference. Applications are accepted for as long as the vacancy is advertised therein. Certain specialised sites may also publish advertisements, although the EIB is not responsible for any delays in updating.
If necessary, additional information (deadline, post not immediately vacant, preliminary campaign, etc.) is included in the advertisement.

What will happen with my application if it is not successful?

Which nationalities can apply for an EIB job or for the GRAD programme?

Which nationalities can apply for an internship ?

Which nationalities can apply for a FEMIP internship ?

This programme is open only to students who are nationals/passport holders of the Mediterranean partner countries (Algeria, Egypt, Gaza/West Bank, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia and Turkey).

I am not a national of a Member Country of the European Union, but have a work permit for the EU. Can I still apply for a vacancy at the EIB?

No, the possession of a work permit in the EU is not sufficient by itself to be eligible for an EIB post.

Is there a quota system limiting the numbers of staff of the different nationalities of the Member States?

There is not a quota system on the nationalities of staff. Nonetheless, the Bank’s Statutes (art. 11.7) require staff selection processes to consider, not only personal ability and qualifications, but also the attainment of an equitable representation of the nationals of the Bank’s Member States. This may mean that in cases where competence levels of candidates are comparable, preference may be given to candidates of under-represented nationalities.

What are the working languages of the EIB?

The two official working languages at the European Investment Bank are English and French. Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English and/or French and good command of the other language are required. In practice, however, numerous languages are spoken in the day-to-day work, therefore knowledge of other EU languages would be an advantage. The EIB provides access to language training for staff.

How can I get further assistance for my application?

Given the high level of interest raised by the EIB, however, we may not be able to respond to all individual queries as promptly as we would like to. In order to provide you with a better service, we recommend that you read the information provided on the website carefully. If after reading it you still have a question related with recruitment or EIB employment matters, you may contact us by completing the online form.

Please note that emails to this e-mail address regarding matters other than employment at the EIB cannot be treated. Please ensure that you do not send your applications or CVs through the address jobs@eib.org, as they can not be processed properly. You are invited to use the on-line application facilities.

Candidates having submitted an application and received an acknowledgement will be given feedback as soon as their application has been assessed. Candidates having participated in selection tests may receive feedback upon request from their recruitment contact.

How can I get technical assistance for my application?

• Google Chrome 7.05.17.44
• Safari 5.0.1
• Opera 10.61
• FireFox 3.6.8
• Internet Explorer 7, 8

The e-recruitment system has a 60 minute time-out. Please save your data regularly even if you do not immediately submit your application.

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If you have a technical problem or an urgent question whose resolution might have an impact on deadlines, please contact us by completing the online form.