EIOPI - European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority
Job framework and profiles
EIOPA is organising a call for applicants for various traineeship profiles across EIOPA, and in particular within the following EIOPA Departments:
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Consumer Protection Department
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Corporate Affairs Department
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Corporate Support Department
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Policy and Supervisory Convergence Department
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Risks, Financial Stability and Information Department
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Oversight Department
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Office of EIOPA Executive Director
Candidates can apply for a maximum of two traineeship positions and must specify in the motivation part of the application form which profile(s) they are applying for.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered eligible, candidates must satisfy all the eligibility criteria listed below by the deadline for submitting applications:
- Be a national of a member state of the European Economic Area (EEA) or candidate country upon their accession;
- Be enrolled in a university degree programme or have recently obtained a university degree;
- Have a very good command of oral and written English;
- Have not been an assistant to a member of European Parliament, a contracted consultant or internal researcher, a temporary staff member, a contract staff member, an auxiliary staff member or an interim staff member of any EU institution, body, delegation or representative office, whatever the duration;
- Be covered in the event of illness or accident by a national security scheme or a private insurance policy.
Desirable Skills
Background studies and/or knowledge related to the responsibilities of one or more of the different profiles listed above; Good drafting skills in English; Computer literacy, knowledge of the standard Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
Contractual conditions
Place of employment
Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Duration of traineeships
The standard duration of EIOPA traineeships is 6 months. Depending on budget availability, work needs and performance, the traineeship can be extended up to a maximum total duration of 12 months. Traineeships start on the 1st or 16th day of the month.
Maintenance grant
In accordance with the Policy on Traineeship at EIOPA trainees shall be entitled to a monthly maintenance grant. The amount of the net grant is currently set at 1.400 EUR per month.
Travel Allowance
In accordance with the Policy on Traineeship at EIOPA trainees are entitled to a travel allowance of 125.00 EUR (total 250.00 EUR) to contribute towards travel expenses incurred at the beginning and at the end of the traineeship period if the place of recruitment is more than 50 kilometres from EIOPA’s headquarter. Specific conditions need to be met for reimbursement.
Working conditions
EIOPA aims to provide Trainees with first-hand workplace simulation thus the working modalities will be similar to those of EIOPA staff: within a working week three days presence in the office is expected while two days can be performed via teleworking, generally from Frankfurt area but also from outside the place of the traineeship (certain limitations apply).
Recruitment procedure
Application process
The received applications will be screened by HR against the eligibility criteria listed in the traineeship notice. Trainees can indicate maximum two profiles according to their interest (as listed in the introduction of the Vacancy Notice).
Successful candidates following the interviews will be placed on a reserve list which will be valid until 31 March 2027. This reserve list may be extended, depending on the needs.
The business area that raises the demand to recruit a trainee will get access to the roster to screen the applications and organise a phone or online interview with suitable candidates to conduct an assessment, check availability and discuss mutual expectations prior to the final selection decision.
The Executive Director makes the final decision on the selection of applicants on the basis of proposals received from the Departments/Units concerned.
The online application form should be submitted in English by the deadline of 9 March 2026, 23:59 CET, clearly indicating:
Qualifications (please list exact dates of your academic qualifications gained);
Responsibilities, experience and skills gained in previous positions (please list exact dates of your work experience gained);
Nationality/Citizenship;
Language skills;
Motivation explaining why you are interested in the traineeship.
Applicants will be assessed on the basis of the eligibility and desirable skills specified in the vacancy notice and these must be met by the date of the deadline.
More information and aplication: https://eiopa.gestmax.eu/63/1/traineeship-positions.
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