*internal benchmark: Analyst

Panel interviews via video-conference are anticipated for October 2024

EIF Purpose:

Part of the EIB Group, the mission of the European Investment Fund (EIF) is to improve access to finance for SMEs and small mid-caps in Europe. We do this by supporting emerging and established fund managers with equity investments and by designing debt financing instruments that share the risk taken by financial institutions when they lend to or invest in small businesses. We bring this support closer to entrepreneurs through our extensive network of partners and financial intermediaries in all EU Member States and associated countries.

Operating network:

You will work within the Portfolio Equity Risk & Surveillance Unit and will report to the relevant Head of Unit, who in turn reports to the Head of Portfolio Risk Management & Surveillance Division. Working in close cooperation with the other Unit/Division members, you will have extensive contacts with colleagues in Risk Management, Front Office, Legal and other departments of the EIB Group.

Responsibilities:

At a level commensurate with your experience and seniority, you will:

• Assess, monitor and report on the risks and risk metrics associated with the Equity Risk Portfolio and sub-portfolios of EIF, across its different business lines (i.e. Venture Capital, Lower Mid-market, Private Credit, Infrastructure);
• Perform regular reviews and provide advice and recommendations on the performance of the equity risk portfolio and sub-portfolios of EIF, as well as issue recommendations on the on-going performance of equity mandates under EIF management as well as on the active portfolio management of the portfolio (i.e. secondary sales);
• Assist on the inception, development and closing of different relevant projects and initiatives impacting the division, including, inter-alia: ensuring alignment and coherence of reporting data retrieved by EIF on its different equity and quasi-equity business lines, ensuring consistent alignment to best practices of equity risk reporting, participating on exercises related to valuation and Secondary Sales, etc.;
• Contribute to the development, improvement, and implementation of best practices, guidelines, procedures and risk management tools (including risk reporting and risk monitoring tools) suitable for the specific needs and analysis of EIF’s business;
• Contribute to horizontal projects within EIF and across the entire EIB Group; Closely follow evolution of the market environment and assist more senior colleagues in providing analytical, research and other professional support as required.

Qualifications:

• At least three (3) years and (after having obtained your initial university diploma) relevant professional experience and no more than five (5) at the same level of responsibility in the financial sector or other IFIs;
• University degree, preferably at post-graduate level, in Finance, Banking, Economics, Engineering, STEM, or related subjects.
• Additional professional or academic qualifications (i.e. CFA, CAIA, Ph.D., MBA) would be considered an asset;
• Experience in direct equity and venture capital fund operations (for Venture Capital, Private Equity profiles); experience in secondary sales, valuations or infrastructure would be considered an advantage;
• Advanced use of standard computer tools (mainly in Excel); Knowledge of programming code is an advantage.
• Excellent knowledge of English, both oral and written. Knowledge of other EU languages would be an advantage.

Competencies:

• Strong analytical and drafting skills;
• Good interpersonal skills for dealing with internal and external contacts;
• Willingness to quickly learn risk metrics in the context of investments in EIF’s business lines;
• Ability to manage conflicting deadlines;
• Sense of initiative and innovation in proposing solutions;
• Outstanding judgment;
• Team player.

Deadline for applications*: 26 September 2024

Applications of women and/or candidates from countries under-represented in EIF (DEU, NLD, POL, DNK, SWE, AUT, CZE) are encouraged.

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 EIF Recruitment team Recruitment@eif.org 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 unauthorized disclosure of any information or any damage to the EIB Group reputation.

Candidates are informed that pre-employment integrity screening is an integral part of the EIF recruitment process.

* Due to high volume of applications, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.