EU Affairs & Events Trainee — Madrid Office

European Investment Bank (EIB); Lisboa; On-site; EUR 11,160 - 16,740; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking a Trainee for its Secretariat General in Madrid to support event organisation and communications with EU bodies. The ideal candidate should be in their final year or have a degree in Communication or Business Administration, possess excellent drafting and communication skills, and have expertise in Microsoft Office and social media. This is a 5-month traineeship starting March 2026.

Qualifications

• Final year of studies or university degree preferably in Communication and/or Business Administration.
• Knowledge of artificial intelligence and Microsoft 365 tools is an advantage.
• Good communication skills and proactive attitude.
• Good drafting skills.
• Excellent written and spoken English/French; knowledge of Spanish is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Organise events and meetings including logistics and invitations.
• Contact public organisations.
• Liaise with EU Commission and EU Parliament.
• Collect data, prepare databases, and conduct analysis.
• Prepare presentations and draft notes.
• Support social media development for communication.

Skills

Good communication skills

Proactive attitude

Good drafting skills

Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office

Knowledge of artificial intelligence

Social media knowledge

Excellent written and spoken English/French

Knowledge of Spanish

Education

Final year of studies or university degree in Communication and/or Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft 365

Microsoft Office

Job description

A leading financial institution is seeking a Trainee for its Secretariat General in Madrid to support event organisation and communications with EU bodies. The ideal candidate should be in their final year or have a degree in Communication or Business Administration, possess excellent drafting and communication skills, and have expertise in Microsoft Office and social media. This is a 5-month traineeship starting March 2026.