Job: Structured Finance Analyst

Location: Luxembourg 
Deadline: Friday, 25 October 2013 

Description

Job ID:

100850

Entity:

European Investment Fund

Deadline: 

Friday 25th October 2013

The European Investment Fund is seeking to recruit for its Guarantees, Securitisation & Microfinance Department at its headquarters inLuxembourg, a

Structured Finance Analyst

Appointment will be made on the basis of a fixed term contract of three (3) years.

Purpose:

The incumbent will participate in the different phases of risk appraisal and deal execution. Transactions under appraisal will relate to portfolio guarantees in respect of SME financing, and/or risk sharing facilities.

Reporting Line:

The Structured Finance Analyst will report to the Head of the Securitisation Division who in turn reports to the Head of Guarantees and Securitisation Division.

Responsibilities:

• Perform in-depth analysis of new transactions, under the lead of more senior professionals, covering qualitative and quantitative aspects relating to the underlying portfolio, the identification of potential weaknesses
• Draft due diligence reports, recommendations and requests for approval in English
• Participate and contribute to the negotiation of transaction documentation
• On a deal by deal basis, manage contacts with financial institutions and ensure commercial follow up of counterparties and existing commitments
• Ensure thorough data analysis and efficient monitoring of the portfolio
• Provide analytic, research and other professional support as required

Qualifications:

• University degree and/or post-graduate degree in finance/economics
• At least three (3) years relevant professional experience of which two (2) years at a similar level and role in a securitisation and structuring/modelling environment, preferably in a financial institution or a rating agency
• Good understanding of EIF's mission and activities as well as its political and operating framework
• Proficiency in computer applications
• Excellent knowledge of English both oral and written. Good knowledge of another EU language would be an advantage.
• Good commercial understanding of the economic drivers of structured finance transactions in the field of SME financing

Personal Qualities:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for dealing with internal and external contacts at all levels
• Excellent team player
• Ability to work both independently and in a multi-cultural team with an aptitude for close co-operation and co-ordination
• High motivation and pro-activity
• Ability to work within tight deadlines
• Thoroughness and attention to details

Deadline for applications: 25 October 2013

• Due to high volume of applications, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

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