Our GRAD programme

The EIF’s Graduate Recruitment and Development (GRAD) programme lets you embark on a journey of discovering your purpose. Working alongside different teams in the organisation, you’ll gain valuable, hands-on experience in the European small business financing landscape. 

Our GRAD openings are for junior roles with limited or no prior work experience. It’s for a defined period of 2 years (without a conversion into an indefinite contract) - but still substantial enough to get an insight into our dynamic and multicultural environment, whilst working alongside our more senior expert professionals.

The appointments are mainly at the EIF headquarters in Luxembourg but may, depending on the EIF’s needs, also involve assignments in one of our external offices.

The selection is made based on the candidates' qualifications, interviews, and professional and psychometric assessments. Interested candidates need to apply for specific positions published on the EIB Group recruitment portal. #JointheEIF

Check your eligibility  

• You must have a university degree in one of the fields related to the EIF's activity.
• You must be a national of one of the EU Member States or Candidate Countries having started accession negotiations with the EU.
• Your work experience should be limited to a maximum of two years after graduation, excluding summer jobs and internships.
• You must have excellent knowledge of English, the working language of the EIF.

The GRAD programme contract offers a fixed monthly basic salary, currently set at € 4,368.67, which is complemented by benefits such our standard Health and Pension Scheme coverage for all staff, accident insurance and, if applicable, family allowances.

Meet the expert

As part of our HR team, Anna Ventura-Sumskaya is one of our key people working on the development of the GRAD programme. Make sure to share her enthusiasm by submitting a complete application package reflecting your motivation! 

We look forward to your application to the new wave of our GRAD programme at the EIF. Before starting your application, please take some time to prepare your motivation letter and your CV. Not only will you need these to complete your online submission, but it will help us getting to know your better – right from the outset. Let’s find your purpose together!