Purpose

Within the Operations Directorate (OPS), the Slovenia, Croatia, and Western Balkans Division (MA-3) is responsible for financing projects under the Economic Resilience Initiative (ERI) in the Western Balkans. The ERI aims to upgrade and develop social and economic infrastructure while stimulating growth and job creation in the Western Balkans and Southern Neighbourhood regions. In this context, the GRAD would support the MA3 Division in developing and implementing the ERI in the Western Balkan countries.

In light of the implementation of the ERI, the responsibilities of the GRAD may consist of the following main tasks:

• Assist in the identification, appraisal, approval and signature of suitable projects to develop a portfolio of operations under the ERI and to support MA3’s overall business plan
• Provide financial analysis and due diligence on projects to develop impact finance opportunities under ERI Building Block 3B
• Contribute to the Bank’s internal coordination of implementing ERI activities in the Balkans
• Draft client briefings, reports, presentations and contribute to external communication and institutional events
• Provide support to country loan officers in implementing the day-to-day operations of the ERI

Qualifications

• University degree, preferably with a focus on a Finance/Economics/Business-related subject
• Good understanding of financial products (loan/guarantees), co-financing and grants;
• Experience in working with financial products (loan/guarantees), co-financing and grants would be considered an advantage
• Experience in financial analysis would be considered an advantage
• Strong proficiency in MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
• Excellent knowledge of English is required

Competencies

• Achievement Drive: continually keeps an eye on performance, focusing on improving it, 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; works collaboratively with peers 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 an organisation whose mission is to support Europe and is open to diversity, and to align her/his own behaviour with the organisation’s needs and intrinsic values, acting  with integrity in ways that promote the organisation’s mission, policies and rules.

Deadline for applications: 24^th March 2017

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Source and More information: EIB