Deputy Secretary General/Deputy Director General – based in Luxembourg

European Investment Bank (EIB)

2mo ago

Job
Full-time
Expert Level
Government & Politics
Business, Operations & Strategy
Berlin

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You must have a relevant degree, 10+ years in leadership roles, expertise in EU institutions, finance, strategic communication, and be proficient in English/French.
You will implement governance policies, provide strategic direction, manage relationships with stakeholders, oversee economic analysis, and lead teams to align with EIB’s strategic objectives.

Requirements

University degree (minimum an equivalent to a Bachelor), ideally in business administration, finance, economics, law, international relations or communications.
Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in leading high-level positions of international multidisciplinary teams.
At least 10 years of experience in managing and coaching staff, ideally in multicultural environments or international organisations (e.g. contribution to: determining team resources and skills; establishing objectives; assessing performance; delegating and supervising tasks; guiding, motivating, coaching and providing feedback).
In depth knowledge of the functioning of EU institutions.
Good knowledge of EIB objectives, business models and strategies.
Solid understanding of finance and experience in banking institutions.
Solid experience in economic analysis, in strategy definition through strategy projects and proven experience in setting and leading communication strategies.
Strategic thinking and clarity of vision, sensitivity to business and political issues, analytical skills and sound judgement.
Personal and professional credibility, with excellent communication skills.
Empathy, excellent interpersonal, leadership, political and diplomatic skills; and ability to handle diverging interests, conflict and ambiguity. Resilience in business and people management issues.
Creativity, openness to innovation and ability to support and manage change.
Excellent knowledge of English and/or French (**) with a good command of the other. (Knowledge of other EU languages would be an advantage).

Responsibilities

Implementing and monitoring the decision-making processes in the Bank, and proposing, when relevant, changes in the governance policy.
Defining corporate and institutional strategy at EU and national levels, and providing the background economic analysis to support it (including the Corporate Operational Plan).
Providing economic analysis.
Reporting on the EIBG’s corporate responsibility activities and managing relationships with NGOs.
Promoting the EIB’s image, priorities and activities to the public through media relations, events and publications.
Coordinating and developing relations with EU institutions, international and development financing agencies and NGOs. It is also responsible for the external relations towards all stakeholders and the civil society.
You will provide strategic and coherent direction to the teams within the Pillar to bolster the EIBG’s ability to achieve its strategic priorities and deliver the Bank and the European Union’s mission.
You will contribute to defining the EIBG’s strategies for implementing its own goals and the European Union’s objectives and communicating those strategies and vision to the teams within the pillar.
Lead, motivate, develop and manage staff in own area of responsibility through the management team in place, ensuring that all staff has adequate competencies, training opportunities, technical resources and technical and personal skills to achieve their objectives.
Ensure effective communication, cooperation and knowledge sharing between all members within own area of responsibility and the EIB services across the organisation.
Ensure that the EIB’s strategic priorities are efficiently developed, elaborated, articulated and implemented in alignment with EIB Group policies and procedures.
Ensure the efficient development and implementation of communication strategies in line with the communication strategies and priorities of the EIB Group.
Develop an overall strategy for the different business areas within own area having regard to the overall strategy and priorities for the Secretariat General set down by the Secretary General and having regard to the governance and institutional strategy in the Bank in order to give clear direction to own teams and enable proper and efficient decision making.
Establish and manage the resources and means to implement efficiently the EIB Group’s strategy throughout the directorate and the Bank.
Design, maintain and follow-up, in close coordination with the Secretary General, the appropriate organisational structure within team, key performance indicators and ensure the realisation of qualitative and quantitative objectives.
Ensure efficient and accountable use of resources in the realisation of own area’s mission.
Ensure that staff resources are sized, organised and used adequately and efficiently to achieve business objectives and take ownership of the overall efficiency of the used resources.
Organise, empower, manage and lead the decision-making in critical phases of key area processes in own area and throughout the Bank as a whole in order to deliver the results and objectives from the Secretariat General in compliance with EIB policies and governance.
Delegate and empower the execution of key area processes to the appropriate managerial or executive level. Ensure the follow-up of the realised objectives and pro-actively adapt if needs be.
Maintain constructive relationships with the different governing bodies (both managerial - Board of Governors, Board of Directors and Management Committee, as well as control functions – the Audit Committee) in relation to the responsibilities of own area to enable the Directorate to deliver its mission.
Represent the Bank externally within the network of EU institutions and bodies, IFIs and other relevant external counterparts.

FAQs

What is the location for the Deputy Secretary General/Deputy Director General position?

The position is based at our headquarters in Luxembourg.

Is this position temporary or permanent?

This is a full-time temporary position for a term of up to five years, with the possibility of renewal or conversion.

When can applicants expect initial feedback on their applications?

Applicants will receive initial feedback in September/October.

What is the nature of the responsibilities for this position?

The successful candidate will support the Secretary General in leadership, management, coordination, and supervision of the Secretariat General, particularly in the areas of economic analysis, reporting, communications, and corporate and institutional strategy.

What qualifications are required for this role?

A university degree in business administration, finance, economics, law, international relations, or communications is required, along with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in leading international multidisciplinary teams.

Are there any language requirements for this position?

Yes, proficiency in English and/or French is necessary, with a good command of the other language. Knowledge of additional EU languages would be advantageous.

What kind of support is provided for relocation?

The EIB offers relocation support for candidates moving to Luxembourg for this position.

Is experience in banking institutions necessary for the role?

Yes, a solid understanding of finance and experience in banking institutions are required.

Will I be involved in managing international relationships?

Yes, the role involves coordinating and developing relations with EU institutions, international and development financing agencies, and NGOs.

How will my leadership impact the teams under this position?

You will provide strategic direction and operational alignment, ensuring that teams within the Economics, Strategy, and Communications Pillar are focused on achieving the EIB’s strategic priorities.

Are there opportunities for professional development within the EIB?

Yes, the EIB encourages the growth of its employees and offers appropriate training support to help meet language proficiency requirements and other professional development needs.

Can candidates with disabilities request accommodations?

Yes, candidates with disabilities, neurodivergent profiles, or chronic conditions are strongly encouraged to request reasonable accommodations at any stage during the recruitment process.

European Investment Bank (EIB)

The EU Bank supports sustainable investment for people and the planet and works to improve lives.

Finance

Industry

1001-5000

Employees

1958

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

We provide finance and expertise for sustainable investment projects that contribute to EU policy objectives and make a strong impact on people’s lives in Europe and beyond. The EU's bank The EIB is the European Union's bank. We are the only bank owned by and representing the interests of the European Union Member States. We work closely with other EU institutions to implement EU policy. A major player As the largest multilateral borrower and lender by volume, we provide finance and expertise for sound and sustainable investment projects which contribute to furthering EU policy objectives. More than 90% of our activity is focused on Europe but we also implement the financial aspects of the EU's external and development policies. Lending, blending and advising Lending: The vast majority of our financing is through loans, but we also offer guarantees, microfinance, equity investment, etc. Blending: Our support helps us unlock financing from other sources, particularly from the EU budget. This is blended together to form the full financing package. Advising: Lack of finance is often only one barrier to investment. We can help with administrative and project management capacity which facilitates investment implementation.