Financial Policy Officer - based in Luxembourg

This position is based at our Luxembourg headquarters and requires regular office presence. The EIB offers you the opportunity to live and work in a truly international and multi‐cultural environment. We also offer relocation support.

Financial Policy Officer

We are recruiting for a Financial Policy Officer in the Finance Directorate (FI), Strategy, Policies & Business Support Department (SPBS), Financial Policies & Methodologies Division (FPM) at our headquarters in Luxembourg.

Purpose

You will provide research, analysis and advice on best banking practices related to Finance Directorate’s activities and to the first line financial risks in order to contribute to policy decision‑making in FI.

Operating Network

The Financial Policies & Methodologies (FPM) Division, within the Strategy Policies and Business Support Department (SPBS), provides FI management with methodologies and analysis supporting a wide range of strategic decisions. You will report to the Head of Division and will work in close collaboration with the other members of the team, strengthening the analytical and policy functions of the Division. The candidate should demonstrate proactivity, flexibility and a capacity to work autonomously. You will also have frequent interactions with colleagues in other FI Departments and in other Directorates (in particular Risk Management, Legal, Financial Control).

Accountabilities

STRATEGY / POLICY DEVELOPMENT

• Monitor developments in regulations and supervisory guidelines impacting the Bank in general and FI in particular and analyse and advise on the consequences of such developments for the Bank, in collaboration with other services.
• Contribute to the design, testing, implementation and revision of financial policies related to FI activities (treasury, capital markets and back‑office) and to the financial management and financial risks managed in 1st line by the FI directorate (interest rate, FX, market, liquidity and counterparty credit risks). Examples of subjects typically include issues related to:
• Assets & Liability Management.
• Fund Transfer Pricing.
• Liquidity and treasury management (overall and by currency).
• Funding strategy.
• Economic and regulatory capital related to exposures managed by FI.
• Actively follow best banking practices, industry practices and practices of other international financial institutions (IFIs) and multilateral development banks (MDBs) in above‑mentioned areas.
• Formulate recommendations to FI management.
• Perform financial analysis and impact assessment studies related to the relevant policy proposals, to support discussion points in permanent committees (e.g. ALCO) and working groups.
• Contribute to Bank‑wide initiatives such as the updates of the ILAAP, liquidity contingency planning, ICAAP, risk appetite framework, recovery planning, stress testing, pillar 3 report, etc.
• Prepare notes and briefings on financial policies and regulatory developments for FI management, in co‑operation with team members and other relevant teams.
• Coordinate the organisation of the Regulatory Committee (REGCOM).

INTERNAL / EXTERNAL RELATIONS

• Develop constructive working relations within the Finance Directorate in order to ensure effective internal co‑operation and communication.
• Represent the Finance Directorate in inter‑directorates working groups.
• Maintain relationships with key stakeholders at European institutions and represent the Bank in selected working groups.

Qualifications

• University degree (minimum an equivalent to a Bachelor) preferably in Finance, Economics, Business Administration or Law.
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience acquired preferably in a major financial institution, a consultancy firm, a central bank, a supervisory authority or a major international organisation.
• Good knowledge of the EIB’s mission, financial and lending activities.
• Ability to write clear and concise reports.
• Good interpersonal skills and client‑oriented/service provider approach.
• Capability to work independently.
• Exposure to one or several of the following constitutes an advantage:
  • Experience in the implementation of projects aiming at ensuring compliance with new regulatory and supervisory requirements.
  • Experience in regulatory watch.
  • General knowledge and professional experience or exposure to capital markets and treasury activities, within front office, middle office/performance management or risk management.
  • Expertise in the design and production of financial reportings in banks, especially in two areas (middle office reportings and/or prudential reporting’s).
  • Relevant experience in the development and implementation of financial models.
  • Good understanding of accounting principles.
  • Relevant exposure to project management.
• Excellent knowledge of English and/or French (*** ) with a good command of the other. Knowledge of other EU languages would be an advantage.

We hire and value talent with unique characteristics, creating a work environment where they can be themselves. We believe that Diversity, Equity and Inclusion makes us a performing and innovative organisation. 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, disability or neurodiversity.

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 unauthorised disclosure of any information or any damage to the EIB Group reputation.

Deadline for applications: 21st of July 2026