The EIB, the European Union’s bank, is seeking to recruit for its Operations Directorate (OPS), Financial Institutions Department (FID), Financial Institutions West Division (2-WEST), Financial Institution West – Unit 1 (Unit 1) at its headquarters in Luxembourg, a (Senior) Banker*.

This is a full-time position at grade 5/6 for which the EIB offers a permanent contract.

*internal benchmark (Senior) Officer Lending Operations

Panel interviews are anticipated for end of October 2023.

Purpose

As (Senior) Banker, you will contribute to the identification, appraisal, negotiation and monitoring of lending transactions with banks / financial institutions, according to EIB policies and procedures and with the objective to contribute to EU Policy goals, in line with the agreed strategy and Division Business plan. The Unit’s current geographical coverage includes France, Italy, Benelux, Ireland, Slovenia, Croatia and Malta.

Operating Network

In this post, you will report to the Head of Unit, as well as cooperate closely and with other functions of the Bank involved in such transactions. You will also have interaction with potential and existing external counterparts, as well as other stakeholders and colleagues from the European Investment Fund (EIF).

Accountabilities

Transaction origination process:

• Work independently as well as together with other Loan Officers, aiming to originate and execute finance transactions with Financial Intermediaries such as MBIL/Senior loans, ABS, Framework Loans, Guarantees and other risk sharing/capital relief instruments.
• Monitor closely the Financial Institutions’ sector in the countries of responsibility, as well as keep up-to-date with trends in relevant financial products.
• Track developments and monitor your target portfolio.
• Develop and maintain relationships with existing and future clients, as well as with industry organisations, financial advisors, financiers and other parties.
• Screen, propose and identify lending opportunities that best meet COP objectives.
• Propose, lead or contribute to new product development working closely with relevant colleagues and other services, in support of the EIB’s objectives.

Lending process:

• Evaluate, at an early stage, the quality of potential projects and their chance of success, including where appropriate, consulting with relevant internal functions aiming to improve the effectiveness of the appraisal process.
• Lead and coordinate the lending process in cooperation with other Department/Directorates, as well as with the European Investment Fund (EIF) under joint operations and for shared clients, also under the concept of Country Management and/or Global Relationship Management.
• Evaluate project proposals (including but not limited to on a corporate and/or risk-sharing basis), evaluate their feasibility, analyse project-related and financial risks, draft reports and lending proposals in cooperation with the appraisal team.

Negotiation of contracts:

• Lead and coordinate the negotiation process with the borrowers, external legal advisors and internal counterparts, as applicable; you will also coordinate with the post signature and middle office functions.
• Be in charge of both the disbursement and monitoring process in cooperation with the Project Monitoring Directorate.
• Support the post signature follow up of operations in close cooperation with the Projects Monitoring Directorate.
• In the event of contractual modifications, support structural modifications and contract negotiations, liaising with key external and internal stakeholders in order to maintain the quality of the loan portfolio.

Qualifications

• University degree (minimum an equivalent to a Bachelor) preferably in Finance / Economics or other relevant subjects.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in the financial sector, preferably in long term lending and ideally with a focus on banks / Financial Institutions.
• Expertise in credit risk assessment, including financial analysis and cash flow modelling.
• Good knowledge of structured products, such as Asset Backed Securities and Covered Bonds, and/or risk sharing instruments would be an advantage.
• Strong client relationship management skills under a results-oriented perspective and capacity to assume a Global Relationship Manager role at senior level.
• Good knowledge of standard computer tools.
• Excellent knowledge of English and/or French (*), with a good command of the other.
• Knowledge of Italian will 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: 15^th September 2023

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