How we hire

Working for a purpose: at the EIF you can make a unique contribution to a more competitive, innovative, and inclusive Europe. Sounds exciting? If so, read all about how we hire - and submit your application today!

We are processing job applications via the EIB Group Job Portal (filter for the EIF). You need to be a citizen of a European Union Member State to be eligible for working at the EIF.

1. Find your dream job

Browse the vacancies on our EIB Group recruitment platform. See anything you like? Create an account and apply. Note that we don’t accept open applications – but you can sign up to receive e-mail alerts on new job openings.

2. Submit your application

Have you read the job description in detail? If you feel you are the perfect match, we’d be happy to take you on an application journey.  Check our summary on the hiring process here. Please write your CV and application in English or French.

3. Show us your skills

Ticking all the boxes so far? That’s awesome! During our standard application process, you will undergo several steps of assessment. Get ready for an online test, a job-specific interview (in a phone or video call) and, sometimes a technical test. Browse through our pages to be well prepared about the EIF’s mission, our products, our success stories, and more.

4. Let’s talk

After you pass the screening, it’s time we speak face to face (or, well, through the video screen). Usually, you’ll have an interview of around 1 hour with your future manager, EIF colleagues and HR. You can also ask your open questions at this stage! Based on all tests and interviews, the selection panel makes a hiring recommendation.

5. Here’s our offer

Well done – you’re selected! You’ll receive a conditional offer. Then we assess your medical fitness for work and perform an external pre-employment screening. After successful completion, you get access to our newcomers’ portal where you will find plenty of information about your move to Luxembourg and everything you need to arrange before your first day.

6. Your first day

Congrats, you made it! Welcome to the EIF. Time to meet your new colleagues and view your office. In some areas of the EIF, we have open space offices whilst others are more closely organised by business area / teams. On your first day, you will get to know other starters and ask any further questions you have during an induction day. That’s what we call a good start!