
Junior Professionals-GRAD programme 2024
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01 Can you please explain the application process for the GRAD positions? What is the timeline?
02 What would be a typical day as a junior professional?
03 Is there any relocation support for those having to move to Luxembourg?
04 Can you give me an insight into your company culture?
05 Regarding the language skills, which languages should I speak (and on which level) in order to have a successful application?
06 Is there a CV format you prefer (1 page, Europass...)?
07 Do you mostly work from from abroad or hybrid?
08 Is it stimulated to do courses or get certificates like CFA within this GRAD programme?
09 What is the salary range?
10 Are graduates receiving a mentor when starting the program?
11 Can you give an example of a typical project or task a new joiner would start with?
12 Which kind of work experience/internships do you have to have to apply for this position?
13 How do you like living in Luxembourg?
14 What opportunities are there for professional development and continuing education post-programme?
15 As a junior, can you choose to work in a specific industry or region or you are involved in all type of projects?
16 I have already applied for another Grad program and am currently in the interview process. Can I still apply for this program as well?
17 What would be the future or career paths for a candidate who has successfully completed the programme?
18 Is it possible to apply now to start next year?
19 How busy is an average week, and how confined are your work hours?
20 Location-wise, where do most grads end up after the 3-years?
21 Does not having a master make it much harder to be successful in the application process?
22 What has characterized previous junior professionals who have been particularly successful?
23 Can I choose the team in which I want to work by myself?
24 What are the characteristics or qualities of the ideal candidate for this grad programme? What should we showcase in our CV's?
25 Are there units or teams within your organization that train for direct customer contact and credit negotiations?
26 On average, how many applicants do you usually receive for the Junior Professionals-GRAD programme, and how many positions are typically available?
27 What do you like most about working at the EIB?
28 Conclusion
The European Investment Bank is pleased to invite you to an online event to discover the Graduate Programme for our bank’s front office, the Operations Directorate (OPS). Join us on 8 September to discover one of our most interesting and diverse departments, whose role is central to our core lending activities. Ask your questions live about this bespoke and job-specific training programme offering both professional and personal growth opportunities in a multicultural environment. Don’t miss out, apply now!
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The Operations Directorate (OPS)
The European Investment Bank’s Operations Directorate (OPS) is responsible for the origination, structuring and financing projects in the European Union, in line with priorities defined by EU Member States (the Bank’s shareholders). These are laid down in an annual Operational Plan that details the EIB’s public policy goals (infrastructure, the environment, small businesses, innovation, plus two transversal goals: climate action and cohesion). The EIB takes diversity seriously, both in its internal organisation and in its financing operations. An EIB Group Gender Action Plan provides a roadmap to the implementation of the EIB Group Strategy on Gender Equality and Women’s Economic Empowerment.
