The EIB, the European Union’s bank is seeking to recruit for its Inspectorate General Directorate (IG), Fraud Investigation Division (IN), Fraud Investigations – Prevention and Detection Unit (PREVENTION&DETECTION) at its headquarters in Luxembourg, an (Associate) Fraud Risk Specialist/Investigator*.

This is a full-time position at grade 4/5 for which the EIB offers a permanent contract.

*internal benchmark: (Associate) Officer

Panel interviews are anticipated for July/August 2023.

Purpose

You will be involved in developing and implementing fraud risk assessment methodologies and tools in order to help prevent and detect prohibited conduct at an early stage and to ensure the EIB Group’s funds and resources are used for the intended purpose(s).

The EIB Group has a vital role to play in the fight against prohibited conduct and misconduct. Through its “zero tolerance” policy, the Bank is firmly committed to fighting Prohibited Conduct as defined in the Anti-Fraud Policy. The EIB seeks to combat fraud and corruption throughout the project cycle, by preventing it, wherever possible, detecting and addressing it where it has occurred. Whenever there is an allegation of any form of Prohibited Conduct, the Fraud Investigation Division (IG/IN) will investigate.

In addition to investigations, IG/IN proactively detects prohibited conduct, as a complimentary measure to reactive investigations. As per the current process, detection is executed by way of:

1. A fraud risk assessment through the various tools such as the Fraud & Integrity Risk Scoring Tool – leading to the selection of a long list of high-risk operations/projects
2. Desktop Reviews (DR) of the long list of projects
3. PIRs (ca. 3 per year) – i.e. full reviews of:
   1. the investments made by the EIB Group, incl. visits on the project site and at the premises of the counterparts (depending on the nature of the investment: borrower, promoter, beneficiary, investee etc.)
   2. other key internal processes of the EIB Group

Operating Network

The successful candidate will report directly to the Head of Prevention & Detection Unit, the Head of the Investigations Division and work in close cooperation with the other Officers and Heads of Unit in IG/-/IN as well as with other EIB Directorates and external stakeholders.

Accountabilities

Under the day-to-day direction of Head of Prevention & Detection Unit, you will:

• Be involved in developing, operating and maintaining the fraud risk scoring tools in the framework of the broader Proactive Integrity Review (PIR) methodology of the EIB Group
• Assist in the analysis and interpretation of fraud risk indicators derived from the scoring tools
• Collaborate with team members responsible for the Desktop Reviews and the Proactive Integrity Reviews in the selection of high risk operations/projects on which the Desktop Reviews and PIRs will be performed;
• Be involved, as deemed necessary, in the execution of other key elements of the Proactive Integrity Review methodology (such as DRs and full PIRs)
• Assist in maintaining and updating the risk scenarios of the EIB Fraud Risk Universe in collaboration with Officers from other IG/IN Units and EIB Directorates to translate outcomes of investigations into risk scenarios of the overall Fraud Risk Universe and new anti-fraud measures and controls.
• Keep up to date on the latest developments in fraud detection and related topics.

Qualifications

• University degree in finance/economics, investigations, or another relevant field of study.
• At least 3 years relevant professional experience relating to investigations into alleged fraud, corruption or other similar prohibited activities; controls, and/or forensic audits (ideally including elements of data analysis, data science)
• Sector knowledge preferably in investment banking, equity & guarantee business, procurement procedures (incl. EU tendering procedures), infrastructure projects will be an asset.
• Experience in the fields of data analytics/data science, open-source research and project management.
• Demonstrated strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• High level of interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel. Hands-on knowledge of data visualization applications/software will be an asset.
• Excellent knowledge of English and/or French (*), with a good command of the other. Knowledge of other EU languages would be an advantage.

Competencies

Find out more about EIB core competencies here

(*) Unless stated explicitly as a required qualification, a good command of French is not a pre-requisite for hire. As both English and French are however official working languages of the EIB, proficiency in both languages is a pre-requisite for your future career development. Any language clause in your contract must be fulfilled in order for you to be eligible for a promotion (either via the annual appraisal cycle or via an internal selection process). Proficiency is understood to mean the attainment of level 5 of the Inter Institutional language courses, corresponding to B1.2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL). The Bank offers appropriate training support.

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 Recruitment team [email protected] who will ensure that your request is handled.

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 unauthorised disclosure of any information or any damage to the EIB Group reputation.

Deadline for applications: 4^th July 2023

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