Transaction Management Officers

Risk Management Directorate (RM), Transaction Management & Restructuring Department (TMR), Restructuring Division (RRR)

The RRR Division proposes, negotiates and implements solutions to EU post signature events assigned to RM/TMR, including debt repackagings and distressed debt restructurings. It responds to clients’ requests to amend existing transactions. S/he will be in contact with colleagues as well as borrowers, co-financiers and advisers.

EIB’s mission is to further the objectives of the European Union by making long-term finance available for sound investment. It is frequently among the largest debt providers to infrastructure, environmental, industrial, and research projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for transacting post-signature events, such as the negotiation of distress induced situations and refinancing and repackaging of existing operations, mainly in the EU. The sector and riskiness of the assigned transactions will reflect the successful candidate’s experience and specialisation.

The successful candidate will:

• Work within a transaction team responsible for special situations, heavy duty contractual changes, the refinancing of large ticket participations in structured finance transactions, including project leveraged finance transactions.
• Independently manage the structuring and negotiation of these post-signature transactions or, if less experienced, support senior team members.
• During an interim period, take on responsibility for a portfolio of signed European large-ticket project finance operations.
  

• University degree, preferably in economics/finance/business administration, preferably complemented by post-graduate studies
• Minimum 3 years’ relevant professional experience gained with a project, leveraged finance or restructuring department within a leading financial institution or reputable industrial player
• Experience as an arranger and/or advisor for structured finance transactions (including project finance)
• Experience in negotiating and assessing structured finance transactions
• Excellent knowledge of English and good command of French. Knowledge of other EU languages, in particular Italian, Portuguese, Spanish or Greek, would be an advantage

• Solid financial tool-set
• Strong credit risk assessment skills
• Capacity to draft clear, concise reports and reviews
• Good inter-personal, communication and negotiation skills