Senior Banker at European Investment Bank (EIB)

Main responsibilities

• Contribute to the identification, appraisal, approval and signature of suitable projects in order to develop a financing portfolio of public sector loans and investments in line with the Bank’s objectives and guidelines, and ensure the consistent application of EIB policies and procedures;
• Participate in the establishment and development of business relations with key external parties (e.g. government representatives, promoters, companies, commercial banks, local authorities, financial institutions, other EU institutions) in order to develop the project portfolio and originate new operations, build co-operation and stay abreast of best practice;
• In close coordination with other divisions in the Department, establish contact and provide information on Global Partners Department towards private sector counterparts
• Contribute to the implementation of Bank policies, propose relevant initiatives in lending and other investment operations and make suggestions towards improving key operational processes;
• Provide input into the strategy development process for EIB Global operations in assigned countries, in line with the objectives and guidelines of the Bank’s External Mandates in general and for Sub-Saharan Africa in particular;
• Regular reporting on activities, interactions, pipeline, country situation.

Qualifications

• University degree in Finance/Economics or any business related discipline;
• Minimum five, ideally eight years of relevant experience in the banking, financial or development sector;
• Good knowledge of financial analysis, credit risk assessment and financial modelling, or relevant experience in this field;
• Good knowledge of processes and procedures related to the administration, control and monitoring of lending operations;
• Relevant experience in managing multi-party stakeholder groups in complex projects
• Knowledge and work experience with the region and the specific country related to the post would be an advantage;
• Good knowledge of standard computer tools;
• Strong diplomatic and communication skills are essential;
• Excellent knowledge of professional-level written and spoken English; knowledge of other relevant languages in the assigned country would be an asset as would be knowledge of French.

Competencies:

Achievement Drive: Focuses on improving performance, showing drive and determination to meet short and long-term goals;

Change Orientation: Adapts to differences and changes in the environment; takes a flexible approach to reach outcomes;

Collaboration: Works cooperatively as part of a team with colleagues and across organisational boundaries, based on a genuine interest in and an accurate understanding of others and their individual perspectives and concerns;

Organisational Commitment: Is willing to commit to the EIB mission, open to diversity, and willing to align own behaviour with the organisation’s needs and intrinsic values, acting with integrity in ways that promote the organisation’s mission, policies and rules.

The EIB is an equal opportunity employer, who believes that diversity is good for our people and our business. As such, EIB group promotes the inclusion of suitably qualified and experienced staff without regard to their gender, age, racial or ethnic origin, religion or beliefs, sexual orientation/identity, or disability (*).

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