Credit/Lending specialist (Western Europe Department)

Directorate for Lending Operations (Europe) – Western Europe Department

The EIB is the European Union’s long-term financing institution. As the world’s largest multilateral lender, it focuses particularly on the value added it can bring to the projects it finances. The Bank’s Directorate responsible for lending operations across Europe is seeking key members for its small multinational teams who will promote and develop high value added lending.

• Identify new financing opportunities in line with EIB’s objectives
• Work throughout the whole project life cycle of the Bank. Lead, assess, structure, negotiate and execute transactions
• Manage and lead the project team
• Perform the financial and risk analysis of counterparts and/or cash flows, prepare financial projections
• Produce mandatory internal reports and recommendations for financing decisions in English or French
• Manage day-to-day relationships with key clients/borrowers and follow up developments of the projects

• University degree and/or post-graduate degree in Finance/Economics or related
• Minimum of three to five years proven professional experience in the banking/financial industry,
• Strong financing, credit assessment, risk analysis and documentation skills
• Experience and aptitude in direct contact with clients and negotiation of contracts
• Excellent knowledge of English and/or French and good command of the other. Knowledge of other EU languages would be an advantage

• Analytical approach
• Ability to make sound judgements on credit risks
• Ability to draft clear and concise reports
• Strong diplomatic negotiation skills at all levels in a multicultural environment
• Ability to work independently and in a team