Investment Analyst/Manager

The European Investment Fund (EIF) is seeking to recruit for its Equity Investments Department (EI) – Private Credit Division at its headquarters in Luxembourg, an Investment Analyst / Manager. This is a full-time position (travel required) at grade 4/5 for which the EIF offers a permanent contract.

*Internal benchmark: Investment Analyst/Manager

Panel interviews via videoconference are anticipated for October/November 2026

Purpose

Part of the EIB Group, the mission of the European Investment Fund (EIF) is to improve access to finance for SMEs and small mid-caps in Europe. We do this by supporting emerging and established fund managers with equity investments and by designing debt financing instruments that share the risk taken by financial institutions when they lend to or invest in small businesses. We bring this support closer to entrepreneurs through our extensive network of partners and financial intermediaries in all EU Member States and associated countries.

The Private Credit (PC) Division comprises investment professionals specialised in both the execution of new fund investments and the ongoing monitoring of existing fund investments.

Operating network

In this role, you will directly contribute to delivering the EI business plan and support the development of the EU Private Capital market ecosystem, by expanding access to "non-dilutive" scale-up and growth funding for European SMEs and Mid-Caps.

Responsibilities

In close collaboration with colleagues in the Private Credit Division and in line with practices across the Equity Investments Department, you will:

• Contribute to delivering the EI business plan by helping identify, assess, perform due diligence on, and negotiate fund investment opportunities.

• Monitor existing fund investments by reviewing quarterly and annual reports, joining portfolio update calls, and participating in Annual General Meetings and Advisory Board meetings; capture key insights in clear internal notes and ensure supporting documentation is properly recorded in internal systems.

• Contribute to high-quality internal investment documentation for review and approval by EIF decision-making bodies.

• Track and analyse qualitative and quantitative developments in the European private debt market and investment themes aligned with EIBG strategic priorities, identifying trends and risks that could affect EIF activities and portfolio performance.

• Build and nurture a high-quality network of external stakeholders (fund managers, limited partners and market participants) to support sourcing, selection and portfolio monitoring.

Qualifications

• At least 3 (three) years of post-graduation (after having obtained your initial university diploma) relevant experience in financial analysis, valuation and/or fund monitoring, out of which at least 2 years of experience acquired in fund investment (such as: private credit, private equity and/or venture capital)

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• A university degree (preferably at post-graduate level) with a preference in finance, business administration, a science-based discipline or another relevant field

• Solid analytical skills and confidence to work with data and digital tools - including AI-powered solutions.

• Excellent written and spoken English. Knowledge of other EU languages is an advantage.

• Strong interpersonal skills, communication skills and collaborative mindset.

• Above all, you are curious and motivated to deepen your expertise in private markets and fund-of-funds investing.

• You enjoy working as part of a team and collaborating across functions, as the role involves close coordination and consultation with other Services across EIF.

Behavioural Skills

Find out more about EIBG core behavioural skills here: Link

Additional role specific behavioural skills:

• Plans and aligns: Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals

• Communicates effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences

• Financial acumen: Interprets and applies key financial indicators to make better business decisions

• Being resilient: Rebounds from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations

• Self-development: Actively seeks new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels

• Action oriented: Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm

• Interpersonal savvy: Relates openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people

• Situational adaptability: Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations

Technical Skills

• Writing and presentation skills: ability to logically and effectively communicate thoughts and ideas across different channels, orally while presenting or in writing to achieve targeted results with a variety of audiences and in different languages.

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• Data-driven investment analysis: ability to review quantitative and qualitative data, identify key insights, and draw appropriate conclusions to support informed decisions, by using financial tools and technology.

• Relationship management: ability to develop and maintain long-term and/or trusting relationships with customers, distributors, suppliers, or other parties in marketing, selling, servicing or other environments where a relationship is crucial to on-going success.

• Critical thinking skills to support effective investment decision: properly examine and summarise complex issues, address risks and commercial agreements in internal investment documentation.

• Fund investment assessment: ability to perform comprehensive assessment of investment proposals, identify the risk and return opportunity of an investment and make coherent and well-argued investment recommendations.

• Risk assessment, mitigation and management skills: ability to identify and assess risks and propose adequate risk mitigators or make recommendations on acceptability of risk levels.

• Effective investment performance oversight: ability to keep track of performance along the full life of existing investments.

• External representation: ability to promote the interests of the organisation and to represent them at external meetings, conferences, workshops, fund representation bodies, committees, and relevant industry bodies.

Deadline for applications: 16 October 2026

We are an equal opportunities employer, who believes that diversity is good for our people and our business. 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/identity, disability or neurodiversity.

Applicants with specific needs are encouraged to request reasonable accommodations at any stage during the recruitment process. Please contact the EIF Recruitment team (Recruitment@eif.org) who will ensure that your request is handled.

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

Candidates are informed that pre-employment integrity screening is an integral part of the EIF recruitment process.

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