The aim of the traineeship for the selected candidate is to gain experience in i) anti-fraud policy implementation; ii) specific aspects of control mechanisms of an EU IFI with a focus on applicable policy and EU regulatory framework on EIB Finance Contracts (iii) EU and EIB framework of investigations. This experience could be beneficial in a future national or international career.

Responsibilities

Under the responsibility of the Head of the Investigations & Exclusion Unit, you will contribute to day-to-day performance of investigative work and similar assistance to IG/IN through the following activities: 

• Drafting Final Case Reports related on allegations of prohibited conduct.
• Preparing draft documents on investigations related activities.
• Assisting investigation officers in the performance of their tasks where needed.
• Discussing internally in IG and with other EIB services the various aspects and consequences of the cases.
• Drafting appropriate notes to file in connection with above activities.

• Final year of studies or University degree in Law, Accounting, Investigations, or related fields of studies. A specialization in the legal and/or control aspects of the EU would be considered as an advantage.
• Basic knowledge or experience regarding contract negotiation, finance, legal and institutional aspects of EU Institutional framework.
• Ability to summarize and present information with attention to detail.
• Good to advanced knowledge of MS Office software, in particular Excel and Word. 
• Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English and/or French. Knowledge of other EU languages would be an advantage.