TRAINEESHIP POSITIONS

Ref. : 202606TRN01
Type of post : Traineeship
Publication start : 13/02/2026 17:27
Place of employment : Frankfurt am Main

The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) is an independent European Union Authority established on 1 January 2011 by Regulation (EU) No. 1094/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 November 2010.

EIOPA is at the heart of insurance and occupational pensions in the EU.

Our mission is to contribute to a sound, effective and consistent level of regulation and supervision of insurance and occupational pensions sectors in Europe, and to promote transparency, simplicity and fairness in the market for consumer financial products or services across the internal market for the benefit of EU citizens. Through our activities we help protect insurance policyholders, pension scheme members, customers and consumers and other beneficiaries. We furthermore play a key role in supporting the stability of the financial system, transparency of financial markets and products, and we contribute to strengthening coordination among financial supervisors at the international level.

EIOPA is part of the European System of Financial Supervision (ESFS) which includes the European Banking Authority (EBA), the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) and the European Systemic Risk Board (ESRB).

Further information on EIOPA is available on EIOPA’s website: https://www.eiopa.europa.eu/

As an European Union Authority, EIOPA is committed to fostering an inclusive and dynamic working environment, providing equal opportunities to all its employees and applicants. EIOPA is committed to ensuring gender equality and to preventing discrimination on any grounds. EIOPA actively welcomes applications from all qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds, across all abilities, without any distinction on any ground such as sex, race, colour, ethnic or social origin, genetic features, language, religion or belief, political or any other opinion, membership of a national minority, property, birth, disability, age, marital status or family situation or sexual orientation. 

Job Purpose

 

TRAINEESHIP 

 

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:

 

1. Consumer Protection Department

1.1 Conduct of Business Policy profile

1.2 Conduct of Business Oversight profile

1.3 Digital profile

 

2. Corporate Affairs Department

2.1 Institutional Relations, Strategy & Implementation profile

2.2 Communications profile

2.3 Legal profile

 

3. Corporate Support Department

3.1 IT project management support profile

3.2 Human Resources profile

3.3 Events and Facilities Management profile

3.4 Finance profile

3.5 Procurement profile

 

4. Policy and Supervisory Convergence Department

4.1 Horizontal Unit (Sustainability profile)

4.2 Supervisory Convergence profile

4.3 Peer reviews profile

4.4 Insurance policy profile

4.5 Pensions profile

4.6 International relations profile

 

5. Risks, Financial Stability and Information Department

5.1 Risk and financial stability profile

5.2 Economics and market analysis profile

5.3 Data mining and machine learning profile in data and risk analysis

5.4 Business intelligence and data analytics (DAPU)

 

6. Oversight Department

6.1 Internal Models profile

6.2 Digital Operational Resilience profile

6.3 Project Management profile (DORA)

 

7. Office of EIOPA Executive Director

7.1 Planning, Risk management and Control profile

7.2 Greening and Sustainability profile

 

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.

Main Responsibilities

1) The Consumer Protection Department is responsible for developing and maintaining EIOPA's conduct of business policy and supervision work through:

  • Advice to the European Commission on legislation including in the field of digital finance and sustainable finance;
  • Developing technical rules; 
  • Developing guidelines to ensure EU law is applied consistently, including in relation to digital related topics such as differential pricing practices and sustainable finance related ones such greenwashing and conduct related aspects fo the NatCat protection gap;
  • Driving the development of consistent and effective conduct of business supervision across the EU;
  • Monitoring conduct risks, including risks resulting in poor consumers’ financial health and limited financial inclusion, across the EU and working with national supervisors on addressing risks;
  • Engaging with stakeholders from consumer, industry, academia and national and international authorities.

Under the responsibility of the Head of Consumer Protection Department/the Head of the Unit and the oversight of a mentor, the trainee will be working on one of the following profiles:

1.1        Conduct of Business Policy Profile:

The trainee will be involved in some of the following activities and projects:

  • Assisting in planning and preparation of conduct of business policy team’s work for EIOPA’s and Joint Committee’s decision-making such as Level 2 and Level 3 work on the COM’s Retail Investment Strategy and developing reports and Level 3 convergence measures on the IDD such as Q&As and Guidelines;
  • Supporting team leader and other team members with developing technical advice and legal/policy analysis for internal stakeholders and national supervisory authorities;
  • Carrying out background research and some drafting for the review of and development of technical standards, guidelines and regular reports to EIOPA Senior Management and Board of Supervisors on main findings and recommendations, and the preparation of periodic reports on EIOPA activities;
  • Assisting with the process of liaising with internal and external stakeholders (EIOPA staff members, EIOPA Working Groups and Steering Committees, other ESAs and Joint Committee, national competent authorities, industry and consumers);
  • Assisting in drafting of briefings for senior management, HoD and preparing presentations for senior management and HoD in different European and international fora;
  • Any other tasks as required

  

1.2 Conduct of Business Oversight Profile:

The trainee will join a high-impact team working at the intersection of sustainability, consumer protection and financial inclusion. The role offers hands‑on exposure to EU‑level supervision, policy and research in insurance and pensions.

  • Conducting risks, sustainability, and digitalisation: Contributing to initiatives addressing a wide range of conduct‑related risks, including sustainability‑related issues such as greenwashing and consumer sustainability preferences, as well as emerging digital conduct risks connected to the use of new technologies and data in financial services. Supporting research into bridging protection gap by analysing consumer behaviour, testing information clarity, and identifying ways to promote responsible, sustainable, and digitally inclusive consumer choices;
  • Thematic investigations: Participating in thematic reviews of financial products and services by gathering data, analysing consumer and market trends, and developing key risk indicators to assess retail conduct risks. Helping identify product value and evaluate whether consumers’ needs are adequately met within the insurance and pensions sectors, particularly in light of sustainability and digitalisation developments;
  • Consumer protection research: Conducting targeted research on topics including conduct risk, sustainability, behavioural economics, financial inclusion, and digitalisation. Preparing concise briefing notes and analytical summaries for internal and external stakeholders;
  • Behavioural studies: Designing and delivering studies that explore how consumers perceive, understand, and interact with insurance and pensions products in a changing digital and sustainable landscape. Supporting behavioural experiments to uncover real‑world decision‑making patterns and identify areas for improving consumer outcomes;
  • Data and analysis: Collecting and analysing datasets, survey results, and qualitative insights to support departmental reports, consumer trend publications, and regulatory policy papers on conduct risks, sustainability, and digitalisation.
  • Stakeholder engagement: Assisting in coordinating and preparing for high‑level meetings, conferences, and outreach activities with policymakers, industry representatives, and academic partners, ensuring integrated discussions on conduct risks, sustainability, and digital innovation in financial services. 

1.3 Digital Profile:

Under the responsibility of the Head of the Consumer Protection Department and the oversight of the Head of Unit, the trainee will be involved in some of the following activities:

  • Fintech/Insurtech: work on market and regulatory digitalisation developments related to insurance and pensions from a consumer protection angle;
  • Artificial Intelligence: supporting the implementation of the AI Act in the insurance sector and other related supervisory convergence work in the area of AI;
  • SupTech: supporting the development of SupTech tools (management of service providers, data quality and tools testing);
  • Monitoring digitalisation opportunities and risks: work on monitoring and analysis of emerging opportunities and risks arising from the digitalisation of the insurance market;
  • Analysis: analysis of internal and external sources of information such as surveys, consultation papers, or meetings with stakeholders related to digitalization;
  • Support in external and internal engagements: supporting the preparation of conferences, surveys and meetings with internal and external stakeholders.

 

2) The Corporate Affairs Department is responsible for:

  • Providing support to the EIOPA Chairperson as well as Executive Director on all governance related matters;
  • Supporting management in reviewing the institution’s strategic direction;
  • Developing and maintaining contacts with European institutions and bodies, including coordination with the EBA and ESMA in Paris;
  • Organising and coordinating meetings of EIOPA's decision making bodies as well as EIOPA’s Stakeholder Groups;
  • Leading EIOPA’s external and internal communications including press, speeches, website;
  • Overseeing efficient and timely provision of legal advice and performing legal quality control;

 

The Corporate Affairs Department is composed of the Institutional Relations, Strategy & Implementation Team, the Communications Team and the Legal Team

Under the responsibility of the Head of the Corporate Affairs Department/the Head of Unit and the oversight of a mentor, the trainee will be working on one of the following profiles:

 

2.1 Institutional Relations, Strategy & Implementation Profile

The trainee will be involved in the following activities:

  • Supporting EIOPA’s Chairperson and Executive Director senior management in developing and reviewing the Authority’s strategic direction;
  • Supporting the preparation of meetings and speaking engagements held by the EIOPA’s Chairperson and Executive Director, by collecting input and supporting the drafting of briefings, short notes, speaking points or entire speeches;
  • Supporting the team in liaising with the EU Institutions (COM, EP, Council), the EBA and ESMA and other stakeholders;
  • Conducting research on EU policy dossiers under negotiation in Brussles and supporting the development of the Authority’s positions;
  • Contributing to regular EU policy updates to EIOPA’s management team, including possible effects on EIOPA’s work programme;
  • Enhancing our dialogue with the two EIOPA’s Stakeholder Groups, thereby also providing secretarial assistance;
  • Any other tasks as required.

 

2.2 Communications Profile:

The trainee will be involved in the following activities:

·       Contributing to the development of written content for internal and external communication channels;

·       Assisting with video productions and graphic design (including infographics), and developing visual and multimedia content for social media and the website;

·       Supporting with taking photos of EIOPA’s external meetings

·       Supporting press and media relations, including assisting with the preparation of press releases, monitoring and analysing media reporting, helping to organise briefings with journalists

·       Supporting with the organisation of events, with a focus on communications activities.

·   Conducting research on topics relevant for the Communications Team including updating databases;

·       Contributing to the day-to-day work of the team.

2.3 Legal Profile:

The trainee will be involved in the following activities:

  • Supporting the day-to-day work of the Legal Unit, such as preparing replies to questions on sectoral legislations (e.g. insurance resolution, recovery, digital operational resilience) and assisting in compliance level of internal procedures (e.g. rules on protection of personal data);
  • Drafting letters and support to complaints handling.
  • conducting (legal) research on subjects relevant for the Legal team including updating databases;
  • contributing to the day-to-day work of the Legal Unit.
  • monitoring and analysing jurisprudence relevant for EIOPA.

 

3) The Corporate Support Department is responsible for:

  • Supporting the Executive Director in the assignment of resources, finances, technology, communication tools, administration and logistics to support the efficient, effective and compliant operational functioning of the Authority;
  • Developing and implementing strategies in the following areas:

Information and Communication Technology: supporting the development, operation and evolution of EIOPA core systems and databases, including all information and communication, and ensuring the coherent and integrated delivery of Information and Communication Technology products and services to the organisation and to National Competent Authorities;

Corporate Services: providing cost-effective facilities, logistics, event and meetings management, document management and administrative support to the organisation;

Human Resources: providing effective recruitment, training and development, competency management, performance management, compensation, health and safety and personnel administration services to the organisation as well as supporting the implementation of professional standards at EIOPA;

Finance & Procurement: facilitating the effective discharge of EIOPA’s governance responsibilities, including preparation, implementation and monitoring of the annual budget and multi-annual business and financing plan;

·   Ensuring the security of EIOPA’s personnel, physical and information assets by:

    • Developing security related policies, procedures and working instructions;
    • Enforcing security provisions concerning physical security and investigation of security breaches;
    • Coordinating preventive measures as regards the safety of EIOPA Staff, EIOPA information, and EIOPA installations;
    • Assessing risks with regard to physical security, the organisation and its personnel, including continuous monitoring;
    • Managing the continuity of business operations and disaster recovery planning;
    • Promoting security assessment and training.

 

The Corporate Support Department is composed of the Information Technology Unit, the Finance, Procurement and Corporate Services Unit and the Human Resources Unit.

Under the responsibility of the Head of the Corporate Support Department and the oversight of a mentor, the trainee will be working on the following profiles:

 

3.1 IT Project Management Support Profile 

To support EIOPA’s project managers in their day-to-day activities and independently complete certain project tasks. The activities include:

  • Taking ownership of certain project deliverables and manage them end-to-end;
  • Supporting the drafting of business and technical requirements documentation;
  • Supporting user acceptance testing;
  • Supporting EIOPA project managers in taking minutes, writing reports, scheduling meetings, etc.

3.2 Human Resources Profile 

The activities include:

  • Supporting the learning and development area in analysing the training needs and developing training proposals;
  • Supporting the implementation of EIOPA competencies per job family in all HR processes;
  • Supporting the analysis of HR trends at EIOPA based on available data;
  • Supporting the day-to-day work of the HR Unit, such as monitoring and follow up staff requests, preparing replies to staff requests, recruitment campaigns, etc.

3.3 Events and Facilities Management

The trainee will support the Corporate Support Department with a balanced focus on Events (50%) and Facilities (50%). This position offers practical exposure to day-to-day corporate operations and project-based support in a dynamic office environment; the activities include:

  • Supporting the planning, organisation and delivery of EIOPA online/hybrid trainings with external stakeholders – prepare and send out invitation emails, maintain the participants list, answer to external participants queries, arrange online tests at the platform used for online trainings.
  • Providing on-site and virtual event support before, during, and after the trainings.
  • Supporting the coordination of the training with EIOPA experts involved in the organisation, speakers, external stakeholders.
  • Supporting the inventory management of office furniture and equipment, including documenting items, updating inventory lists, and assisting with physical checks across office areas.
  • Assisting in the coordination of office move activities, such as preparing, labelling, and organizing furniture and equipment for relocation, storage, or disposal.
  • Supporting the labelling and disposal of personal items and business papers, under supervision, ensuring compliance with confidentiality, data protection, and sustainability policies.
  • Assisting the Events & Facilities team with ad-hoc administrative and on-site tasks, particularly during peak periods related to office moves, space reconfigurations, or organising meetings/ trainings/ events.

3.4 Finance Profile

  • Participating in the budget planning, forecasting, monitoring and reporting exercise;
  • supporting the day-to-day work of the budget and finance colleagues, such as writing reports, creating statistics, proof-reading documents, encoding invoices, etc.

3.5 Procurement Profile

  • Assisting with the conduct of market research and benchmarking for different procurements;
  • analysing procurement documents, identifying potential pitfalls and proposing ways to improve services in the procurement area;
  • supporting the day-to-day work of the procurement colleagues, such as drafting purchase orders/specific contracts.

 

4) The Policy and Supervisory Convergence Department is responsible for planning and further promoting supervisory convergence through appropriate initiatives and tools, such as:

  • Developing and maintaining EIOPA's policy on insurance and pensions with regard to the prudential supervision;
  • Developing, maintaining and improving:
    • advice to the European Commission on legislative measures;
    • draft technical standards for endorsement;
    • guidelines and guidance to promote convergent supervisory practices and consistent application of union law;
    • answers to questions on the regulatory framework;
    • maintaining up-to-date Rulebook on EIOPA’s website;
  • Keeping the supervisory review process fit-for-purpose as maintained in the handbooks for the insurance supervision under Solvency II and supervision of the IORPs sector, supervisory statements, opinions and others;
  • Monitoring and assessing the comply/or/explain procedure with the National Supervisory Authorities in the area of competence;
  • contributing to global standard-setting for insurance and pensions, their implementation and implementation assessment,  coordinating the preparation of related advice across EIOPA and organising EIOPA's influence at all levels of the IAIS as well as in selected other international organisations;
  • Interacting with representatives of industry, policyholders and other stakeholders including (in close cooperation with the Corporate Affairs Department) through EIOPA's stakeholder groups, and engaging in regular regulatory dialogue meetings with non-EEA supervisors;
  • Developing an impact assessment methodology and providing Impact Assessment analysis and advice, both ex-ante and ex-post with a particular focus on the added value of regulation;
  • Preparing the assessment of the regulatory developments in third-countries where an equivalence decision needs to be adopted by the Commission;
  • Proposing the issuing of no action letters in exceptional circumstances when EIOPA considers that the application of one of the legislative acts referred relevant to its mandate or of any delegated or implementing acts based on those acts is likely to raise significant issues;
  • Supporting the assessment of application of proportionality principle on EIOPA actions and measures, including the support of the Advisory Committee on Proportionality;
  • Managing EIOPA’s corporate planning and reporting processes (such as for the delivery of the AWP, SPD and Annual Activity Report), ensuring a coherent approach;
  • Coordinating corporate risk management as part of the EIOPA’s planning and evaluation processes.

 

The Policy Department is composed of the Horizontal Unit Sustainability, the Supervisory Convergence Unit (SCU), the Insurance Policy Team, the Pensions Team, the International Relations Team, and the Impact Assessment Team.

Under the responsibility of the Head of the Policy and Supervisory Convergence Department/Head of Unit and the oversight of a mentor, the trainee will be working on the following profiles:

 

4.1 Sustainability Profile (Horizontal Unit)

The trainee will be involved in activities regarding the continued development and implementation of EIOPA’s strategy in sustainable finance across different EIOPA business areas:

  • Work on regulatory and supervisory topics in areas such as the insurance prudential framework (Solvency II), insurance and occupational pensions conduct of business framework (e.g the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR)) as well as the sustainability disclosure framework (e.g. Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS));
  • Contributing to projects related to the Natural Catastrophe insurance protection gap and the promotion of access to catastrophe models and data;
  • Researching specific sustainability topics in the areas of insurance and/or occupational pensions, including international aspects, and preparing notes for a variety of stakeholders;
  • Supporting the preparation of conferences, meetings with external stakeholders (such as Roundtables), surveys including assessment summary.

 

4.2. Supervisory Convergence Profile (within SCU)

Promote a common supervisory culture and consistent supervisory practices across the EU and EEA to ensure a high, effective and consistent level of supervision, safeguarding a similar level of protection to all European policyholders and beneficiaries. Depending on the preferences and skills of the trainee, the work will be on one or more of the following area:

  • Developing supervisory convergence tools (e.g. Supervisory statement, Opinion) on supervision of Solvency II framework;
  • Further developing work in the area of the Supervisory Review Process;
  • Reflecting lessons learned from Solvency II implementation and contributing to the Solvency II review in particular in the area implementation of proportionality;
  • Contributing to maintaining supervisory reporting fit for purpose for supervision.

4.3 Peer Reviews Profile (within SCU)

  • Support the peer review of competent authorities process. Depending on the preferences and skills of the trainee, the work will be on one or more of the following area:
  • Supporting the whole process of peer reviews and follow-up peer reviews (e.g. administrative support, assessment and comparison of supervisory practices by NCAs, drafting reports or conducting follow up activities of peer reviews);
  • Supporting the review of the peer review methodology;
  • Supporting in collecting and analysing data such as questionnaires, comments or written feedback; improving the use of data visualisation such as graphics and tables.

4.4 Insurance Policy Profile

The trainee will be involved in the following activities:

  • Analysis of legal instruments such as Directives, guidelines, opinions etc., comparisons and compilation of documents, e.g. after a public consultation;
  • Researching specific topics in the areas of insurance, pensions, international issues and carrying out comparative analyses of foreign regulatory regimes in the context of Solvency II, IORP II and International Capital Standards (may include banking standards), also in various languages, and preparing notes for a variety of stakeholders;
  • Analysing information for the use of different Policy Department reports, including stock exchange data, indices, statistics, academic research results, investment data;
  • Analysing data including market information and legal texts from different jurisdiction outside of the EU and drafting summary notes;
  • Creating/drafting insurance policy FAQ documents, for publication on EIOPA intranet site;
  • Supporting the preparation of conferences, meetings with external stakeholders (such as Roundtables), surveys including assessment summary.

4.5 Pension Team Profile

The trainee will be involved in the following activities:

  • Contributiong to policy advice on personal and occupational pensions
  • Contributing to the development of guidance to promote convergent supervisory practices and consistent application of union law
  • Conducting analysis and desk-based research e.g. supervisory and statistical data, risk analysis, to inform the team’s policy, supervisory convergence and oversight activities 

4.6 International relations Profile

The trainee will be involved in the following activities:

  • Supporting the Authority’s engagement with international organizations such as the IAIS and the OECD.
  • Enhancing our dialogues with important third countries, including the US, UK, Japan, Switzerland, and Bermuda.
  • Contributing to the Authority’s assessments of Equivalence and professional secrecy concerning third countries.
  •  Assisting with any additional tasks as required.

 

5) The Risks, Financial Stability and Information Department is responsible for:

  • Monitoring and analysis of risks affecting the micro-prudential supervision in the fields of insurance and pensions, both at national and European levels, in accordance with the mission statement and annual work programme of EIOPA;
  • Providing guidance for the monitoring and analysing sources of risk to financial stability in the EU, arising from the macroeconomic developments, financial markets and insurance undertakings as well as IORPs;
  • Steering the follow-up process on the analysis, e.g. development of recommendations, opinions or mitigating actions;
  • Updating EIOPA Chair and Executive Director, EIOPA MB and BoS on the potential build-up of risks and vulnerabilities as well as responsive measures;
  • Managing and ensuring the effective interaction between risk identification, reporting and management processes within EIOPA for the insurance and IORPs sectors;
  • Contributing to the efficient cooperation between EIOPA, ESMA, EBA and the ESRB as well as NCAs with regard to identification of risks that pose a threat to the EU financial stability.

The Risks, Financial Stability and Information Department is composed of the Crisis Prevention Team, the Financial Stability Team, the Studies and Statistics Team, the Risk Assessments Team and the Data Analysis and Processes Unit (DAPU).

Under the responsibility of the Head of the Risk, Financial Stability and Information Department/Head of Unit and the oversight of a mentor, the trainee will be working on the following profiles:

5.1 Risk and Financial Stability profile:

The trainee will be involved in the following activities:

  • Contributing to thematic studies focused on financial stability and crisis management;
  • Supporting analysis of market developments and statistical data on insurance and occupational pensions;
  • Contributing to work related to recovery and resolution of insurance undertakings;
  • Contributing to developing and implementing new analytical tools to support financial stability analysis and assessment;

5.2 Economics and Markets analysis profile:

The trainee will be involved in the following activities:

  • Assessing macroeconomic developments
  • Analysing market risks and identifying trends using equity, fixed income, FX, etc market data
  • Supporting econometric analysis

5.3 Data Mining and Machine Learning profile (in data and risk analysis)

Looking for Data scientists and data/algorithms lovers in general to support the development and design of data analysis tools for data quality and supervisory purposes (SupTech) using the European insurance and pensions databases. Depending on the preferences and skills of the trainee, the work will be on one or more of the following areas:

  • Network analysis;
  • outlier detection, pattern recognition;
  • time series analysis, predictive modelling, forecasting models

EIOPA is mainly using R and Python.

 5.4 Business Intelligence and Data Analytics Profile  (within DAPU)

Looking for Data scientists and data/algorithms lovers in general to support the improvement of EIOPA’s Business Intelligence and Data Analytics framework. Depending on the preferences and skills of the trainee, the work will be on one or more of the following areas:

  • Data collection, management and dissemination;
  • Improving data quality in liaison with national competent authorities;
  • Enhancing business intelligence tools’ efficiency and functionality;
  • Data governance.

EIOPA is mainly using Power BI, SQL, Python, R, for data mining and machine learning applications.  

 

6) The Oversight Department is responsible for:

  • Engaging with National Supervisory Authorities via visits to NCAs and participation to colleges of supervisors to monitor and challenge the application of Solvency II or IORP II and provide them with feedback and technical support to develop high-quality supervisory outcomes and the implementation of a common supervisory culture;
  • Supporting the National Authorities via ad hoc national projects, such as Balance Sheet Review and stress tests;
  • Coordinating joint supervisory responses to cross-border challenges through cooperation platforms and proto-colleges.
  • Running consistency projects in the area of Internal Models and follow-up on supervisory recommendations.

Under the responsibility of the Head of the Oversight Department/Head of Unit and the oversight of a mentor, the trainee will be working on the following profiles:

6.1 Internal Models Profile

Internal models are advanced statistical and mathematical tools used by (re)insurers to assess risk and determine the level of capital needed to remain solvent in the event of very large losses.
As a trainee in the Internal Model Unit, you will have the opportunity to apply your academic background in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, quantitative finance, or data science to real supervisory challenges with meaningful impact across the European Economic Area (EEA).

Depending on your skills and, when possible, your preferences, you will support the Internal Models Unit in projects such as:

  • Internal Model comparison and benchmarking: A key activity of the unit is conducting Internal Model Comparative Studies, which benchmark the modelling practices of insurers across the EEA. These studies help EIOPA and national supervisors identify differences, understand trends, and promote consistent, high‑quality internal model supervisory practices;
  • Developing EIOPA’s own risk assessment models: Using actuarial and statistical tools and mathematical models (e.g. survival analysis, copulas, extreme value theory, mortality and life‑expectancy forecasting models, interest rate models, Monte‑Carlo simulations, etc.), you will help model risk drivers, extreme events, dependencies between risks, and calculate prudential capital requirements;
  • Developing EIOPA’s internal model dashboards and analytical tools;
  • Machine‑learning‑driven trend detection: Identify outliers and emerging patterns using statistical and machine‑learning techniques;
  • Monitoring major model changes and internal model applications;
  • Contributing to supervisory colleges: Gain insight into how internal models are used across the insurance sector;
  • Supporting technical assistance and country visits to National Competent Authorities (NCAs);
  • Providing actuarial and statistical expertise to other EIOPA departments, when needed, on topics such as satellite data for Natural Catastrophe risk assessment, value‑for‑money assessments, the EIOPA risk‑free rate curve, or actuarial report reviews.

6.2 Digital Operational Resilience Profile

Candidates with interest on cyber security, cyber threats and managing cyber risk in general to support the implementation of the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) by the NCAs, in particular the requirements applicable to financial entities. The work will be on one or more of the following area:

  • Contributing to the supervisory convergence regarding supervision of DORA;
  • Contributing to the implementation of the EU Systemic Cyber Incident Coordination Framework;
  • Contributing to the implementation of the EIOPA Cyber Underwriting Strategy by further understanding the role of Cyber Underwriting as a cyber risk mitigant and support the further development of such market (in cooperation with other Departments).

 

6.3 Project Management Profile (DORA)

The trainee will be involved in tasks related to the DORA Oversight activities, in particular:

  • Supporting the organisation and planning of oversight activities carried out by the DORA Oversight team
  • Assisting in the preparation of documentation related to oversight and investigative activities
  • Supporting the follow-up of interactions with critical ICT service providers

 

7. Office of EIOPA Executive Director

Within the Executive Director’s Office, two traineeship profiles are foreseen, designed to support some of the Office’s activities and contribute to its strategic and operational objectives:

  • Planning, Risk management and Control profile (PRC)
  • Greening and Sustainability profile

Under the responsibility of the Executive Director/Team Leader and the oversight of a mentor, the trainee will be working on the following profiles:

 

7.1 Planning, Risk management and Control profile (PRC)

The planning, risk management and control team (PRC), which reports directly to the Executive Director, plays an important role in strengthening EIOPA’s capability to plan both strategically and operationally, set clear priorities, assess risks and opportunities, and report on activities in a professional, transparent and compliant manner.

The Team operates with the purpose to contribute to the optimal allocation of EIOPA’s financial and human resources, driving maximum impact and operational excellence through well-managed processes.

The team covers the following area: corporate planning (incl. annual work plan), reporting (quarterly and annual reporting on implementation of the work plan), corporate risk management, process management and internal control activities. 

The trainee will be involved in tasks related to: 

  • Supporting the roll-out of updated risk management tool and procedure;
  • Supporting the revision of the draft multi-annual work programme (2027-2029), reviewing deliverables and priorities;
  • Supporting the review of internal governance documents or processes;
  • Contributing to day-to-day work of the team, including by drafting notes and presentations in areas of activity of the team.

 

7.2 Greening and Sustainability Profile

 The second profile is a Greening and Sustainability Profile, focused on implementing the Environmental Management System (EMAS) and all related EIOPA activities and actions.

The trainee will be involved in activities including:

  • Assisting the Environmental Coordinator in implementing the Environmental Management System EMAS
  • Planning, organising, executing and monitoring activities related to greening and sustainability actions of the organisation;
  • Analysing data related to the point above;
  • Identifying critical issues and developing options for solution;
  • Monitoring the implementation of the decisions.

 

Eligibility Criteria

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.

Essential Skills and Knowledge

n/a

Desirable Skills and Knowledge

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).

Behavioural Competencies required

n/a

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.

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