EIB Trainee

This position is based at our Luxembourg headquarters and requires regular office presence. The EIB offers you the opportunity to live and work in a truly international and multi-cultural environment.

The EIB, the European Unions bank, is seeking to recruit for its Group Corporate Services Directorate-Group Digital Office (GCS-GDO) - Data & Information Solutions Department (DIS) - Data & Information Governance Division (DIG) - EIF Data & Information Governance Unit (EIFDIG), at its headquarters in Luxembourg: TRAINEE

Duration: 5 months (fixed start date: 01st October 2024)

(With possible extension up to 6 months if required by University)

Please note that, as marked on our Webpage, only applications from nationals of the Member States of the European Union, as well as citizens from countries with which EU accession negotiations have started, can be considered (Albania, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia and Turkey).

Please note that applications from students under the Erasmus+ programme cannot be considered.

Please note that you are requested to limit your applications to a maximum of three traineeship publications. We will only consider and retain the first three applications submitted.

You will be empowered with practical experience in critical data governance tasks. This includes KPI reporting for Critical Data Elements (CDE), ensuring group alignment, monitoring compliance, and completing essential metadata for the upcoming migration to the new Data Governance Tooling. By actively participating in these responsibilities, you will actively contribute to data maturity and integrity across the organization.

Your responsibilities will encompass the following key areas:

1. KPI Reporting for Critical Data Elements (CDE): you will assist in collecting and reporting Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) related to CDE compliance. This involves monitoring data quality, alignment, and adherence to established standards.

2. Group Alignment and Compliance Tracking: Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will contribute to ensuring consistent data practices across the organization. Group alignment ensures that data governance efforts align with business objectives.

You will actively track compliance progress, identifying any deviations and facilitating corrective actions.

3. Metadata Management and Completion: Your role extends to managing metadata, updating and maintaining metadata descriptions for various data assets.

Completing essential metadata is crucial for the upcoming migration to the new Data Governance Tooling.

4. Qualitative Testing and Data Quality Rules Integration: you will participate in connecting data quality rules to business terms and information assets, which enhances data lineage and governance.

5. Creation of Reporting Queries: You will learn to create queries that extract meaningful insights from our data repositories. These queries will support management reporting and strategic decision support.

6. Technical Support for Data Governance Tooling Implementation: As the organization prepares for the implementation of new data governance tools, you will actively contribute to technical developments. This involvement will ensure a seamless transition and effective utilization of the new tooling.

In summary, your responsibilities span critical aspects of data governance, from compliance tracking to metadata management, ultimately contributing to data integrity and organizational success.

• Final year of studies or University degree on any related subject on data, such as Information Technology or Computer Science.
• Data-Related Courses Attendance: Courses in data management, data governance, and database management can enhance the trainee’s knowledge would be considered as an asset.
• Communication Skills: Effective communication is crucial for collaborating with stakeholders, documenting processes, and presenting findings, is considered as an advantage.
• Analytical Thinking: The ability to analyze data, identify patterns, and draw meaningful insights.
• Attention to Detail: Data governance involves meticulous work, so attention to detail is essential.
• Adaptability: The field of data governance evolves rapidly, so being adaptable to changes and new technologies is valuable.
• Problem-Solving: Data governance often involves addressing complex issues; strong problem-solving skills are beneficial.
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with tools and technologies related to data management (e.g., databases, metadata tools, reporting tools).
• Excellent knowledge of standard Microsoft Office tools, in particular Excel
• Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English and/or French. Knowledge of other EU language would be an advantage.

Find out more about EIB core competencies here

By applying for this position you acknowledge the importance of maintaining the security and integrity of the Information of the EIB Group. In case of selection for the position you agree to comply with all measures (policies, controls, document classification and management) implemented by the EIB Group to prevent unauthorized disclosure of any information or any damage to the EIB Group reputation.

We are an equal opportunities employer, who believes that diversity is good for our people and our business. We encourage all suitably qualified and eligible candidates to apply regardless of their gender identity/expression, age, racial, ethnic and cultural background, religion and beliefs, sexual orientation/identity, disability or neurodiversity.

Applicants with specific needs are encouraged to request reasonable accommodations at any stage during the recruitment process. Please contact the EIB Traineeship Recruitment team hr_traineeship_recruitment@eib.org who will ensure that your request is handled.

Your application may be used for another campaign.

Please note that deadline for application is on the 10th May 2024

More information on our EIB Traineeship Programme and Provisions for In-service training can be consulted on our EIB website; https://www.eib.org/en/about/careers/categories/traineeship-and-graduate.htm

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