The European Investment Fund (EIF) is seeking to recruit for its CIO โ Client Service Department (CS) - Client Services - Equity & Debt Divisions, at its headquarters in Luxembourg, Investment Compliance and Eligibility Officers.
These are full-time positions at grade 4/5 for which the EIF offers a permanent contract.
This is a generic campaign in the view of addressing both current vacancies and to create reserve lists for future vacancies. Retention of the reserve lists will be for a maximum period of 18 months.
Panel interviews via video-conference are anticipated for May 2024
Purpose:
EIF provides access to finance to SMEs through a wide range of selected financial intermediaries (e.g., private credit, private equity/venture capital funds and banks). To this end, EIF designs, promotes and implements equity and debt financial instruments, which specifically target SMEs. EIFโs activity is funded through both its own share capital as well as funding resources entrusted by third parties to EIF as a manager or advisor (so called โMandatesโ).
The Client Services Department is responsible for the implementation of middle office activities for both EIF transactions with Intermediaries as well as Mandates. Within the Client Services Department, the Equity and the Debt Divisions ae responsible for a wide range of activities of EIF with the aim to monitor the proper implementation of mandate requirements at the level of their final beneficiaries and final beneficiaries transactions, including the handling of the data associated to such transactions.
The current positions are in the Eligibility Monitoring Units โ Equity and Debt (EMU) which are responsible for monitoring the adherence of financial intermediaries to their contractual obligations regarding the investment policy compliance of their underlying portfolios and the implementation and development of the relevant processes. Additional accountabilities can evolve along the future development of tasks and responsibilities associated to the Client Services Divisions.
Operating network:
You will report to and work under the supervision of the Heads of the Eligibility Monitoring Units, who in turn report to the Heads of Client Services Divisions.
Responsibilities:
At a level commensurate with your experience and seniority, you will:
In the equity unit, monitor and assess the adherence of Fund Managers to their contractual obligations regarding the investment policy compliance of their private equity and private credit funds;In the guarantee unit, monitor and assess the adherence of the financial intermediaries to their contractual obligations as set forth in the (counter-)guarantee agreements; Participate in and contribute to Investee/ final beneficiaries and final beneficiaries transactions data quality reviews, in particular in light of the EIF new policy and thematic investment approach;Conduct checks using internal and external tools and databases;Contribute pro-actively to the improvement of existing monitoring processes and to the development of automated solutions or other tools, with the aim to enhance performance in the identification and follow-up of non-compliance cases; Take responsibility in the handling, and follow-up, of eligibility topics raised during internal and external audits (e.g., from local authorities or European Court of Auditors);Manage or contribute to monitoring visits, desk reviews and other monitoring activities performed by the Unit.
Qualifications:
University degree, preferably at postgraduate level, in Economics, Business Administration, in a quantitative discipline/field, including mathematics, computer science, Engineering or related subjects; Additional professional qualifications or experience in data analysis or investment monitoring of equity products would be considered as an asset; At least three (3) years and no more than five (5) years of post-graduation relevant professional experience at the same level of responsibility (after having obtained your initial university diploma), in investments, audit or risk management, preferably in the financial sector, private equity/venture capital or EU or institutions and agencies. Relevant experience might include business analytics, database management or process optimisation;Any โ or combination โ of the following would be considered an advantage: Demonstrated understanding of private equity and/or SME financing;Proven ability working with spreadsheets and reporting software (Excel, Business Objects, Tableau or others). Advanced knowledge of Alteryx, VBA or SQL;Good knowledge of project management principles, methods and practices;Excellent knowledge of English, both written and spoken. Knowledge of other EU languages would be an advantage.
Competencies:
Very good planning, analytical and problem-solving skills;Very good investigative skills and capacity to gather information by using the data available to assess compliance with eligibility criteria in order to come to conclusions; Ability to debate convincingly, liaise and communicate in a clear and concise manner, both orally and in writing;Team player with ability to work in a multi-cultural team;Very good organisational skills and results-oriented way of working;Service oriented, with the capacity to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Deadline for applications: Friday, 26th April 2024
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.