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Senior Equity Officer
ReferenceEIF-MMPDI08WWW03
Business Unit | Mandate Management – Product Development & Incubation (MMPDI) Department/Product Development & Incubation (PDI) Division
This newly established group has an important strategic role for the EIF. It will take on the core relationship with current and future mandators including the European Investment Bank and a number of European Commission General Directorates. The key objective will be to optimise the quantity and nature of the finance resources available to EIF to enable us to offer a fully integrated package of risk financing solutions to the intermediary market of public and private banks and funds focusing on the SME sector. This will require considerable dialogue and proactive management of relations with partners in these institutions. The group will also manage existing mandates to ensure effective use of the resources and the necessary communication with the mandators to avoid any serious issues arising. Dedicated MMPDI teams will develop and, where necessary, incubate new SME product ideas in the fields of debt, equity and microfinance. The successful candidate will report to the Head of Division and work in close cooperation with other MMPDI divisions as well as relevant EIF services, leading the design and execution of new financial products and mandates throughout the European Union and Accession Countries. |
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Responsibilities | · Gather qualitative and quantitative information on developments of equity capital market sectors relevant to client/stakeholder activity, as well as of regulatory trends and any other aspects that may affect EIF activities in the said fields; · Contribute to the development of a network of high level/quality external contacts (national and regional development agencies, Commission DGs, financial community, Institutions, governmental agencies and other relevant actors in the SME finance/risk capital markets), as well as the expertise and techniques to evaluate client requirements in said areas; · Assist in the implementation of the business plan, participating as necessary in the research, identification of business opportunities, preparation of proposals, client presentations and follow-up of client relationships; · Lead in the execution of New Product assignments; · Prepare quantitative and qualitative reports and business proposals; · Participate in financial/legal due diligence mandates if required by clients mandates; coordinate with other advisors as appropriate (legal, accounting, financial, management information systems, etc.); contribute to commercial or other decisions as required; · Represent EIF where required at external meetings, conferences, workshops, committees, etc. |
Qualifications | · University degree in Economics, Business Administration or Law. A combination of the three would be an additional asset; · 5-8 years’ professional experience, preferably in the financial sector; · Knowledge of financial analysis and the interpretation of financial and legal documentation; · Quantitative financial skills would be an advantage; · First-hand knowledge of the EU equity sectors (micro-enterprises, Venture Capital, financing of technology transfer, etc.) is required; · Understanding of EU Objectives and the specificity of a European Institution · Some knowledge of legal, investment, fund management, risk capital, technology and innovative sectors would be an advantage · Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English and French. Knowledge of other European Union languages, especially Spanish and German would be considered an advantage. |
Competencies | The job mobilises a wide range of skills, requiring a well-rounded personal and professional backgroundthus requiring: · Disciplined approach whilst maintaining creativity and lateral thinking for creative problem solving; · Sense of initiative and innovation in proposing Public/Private solutions to client needs; · Excellent interpersonal skills for dealing with internal and external contacts; ·Ability to work to tight deadlines, to respond swiftly and effectively to new situations, to anticipate new issues; · Willingness – backed by a proven record - to acquire new skills (particularly in legal, investment, fund management, risk capital, technology and innovative sectors) · Capacity to develop the role and to adapt to the rapidly evolving needs of the EIF.
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| Deadline for application | 12 December 2008 |