Sustainable Finance Senior Officer

The European Investment Fund (EIF) is seeking to recruit for its - Mandate Design and Product Development Department – Thematic & Advisory Division (T&A) Division - Sustainability Unit at its headquarters in Luxembourg, a Sustainable Finance Senior Officer*. This is a full-time role (limited travelling required) at functional grade 5 for which the EIF offers a permanent contract.

*Internal benchmark: Senior Officer

Panel interviews via video-conference are anticipated for October 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 Sustainability Unit sits in the Thematic & Advisory Division of the Investment Office. It is the team centralising all policies, sectorial expertise, thematic analysis, eligibility design and assessment, advisory initiatives and business development related climate and sustainability thematic at large In particular, it is responsible for implementing the EIB Group’s Climate Bank Roadmap at the EIF, ensuring effective implementation of climate action, environmental sustainability, and Paris alignment across all operations.

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In this role, you will help drive the rollout of the EIB Group’s Climate Bank Roadmap at the EIF, ensuring that climate action, environmental sustainability, and Paris alignment are fully embedded across all operations. A key part of the job is to design and oversee the green framework for all EIF products (debt and equity), while tracking progress toward the EIB Group’s climate and environmental objectives. You will also contribute to developing innovative advisory tools, working closely with EIB Advisory to support climate‑related product development.

Given the diversity of projects and tasks, the role requires close collaboration across the EIF and the EIB. You will work closely with internal colleagues and act as a key counterpart to EIB services on sustainable finance topics. This position offers a unique opportunity to combine technical expertise, innovation and strategic influence to further strengthen the EIF’s role in green finance

Internal contacts: A range of internal stakeholders across the EIF and EIB.

External contacts: A range of external stakeholders, including relevant parts of the European Commission.

Responsibilities

In your role, you will:

• Support and promote the rollout of existing climate products, including by promoting initiatives to improve deployment capacity and performance;

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• Design eligibility criteria and propose features for new financial instruments, mandates and advisory activities targeting climate and sustainability, in particular in the context of the next EU Multi Annual Financial Framework;

• In cooperation with the EIB, ensure that the Climate Bank Roadmap and related principles are well established within the EIF and embedded into all business lines, with clear communication and follow-up with all services involved;

• Provide deep expertise in priority sustainability areas such as cleantech, climate adaptation, critical raw materials, circular economy, as well as analyse the intersections between energy security aspects, resilience and defence etc;

• Act as go-to person for EIF services for advice/interpretation of eligibility criteria, Group policies or applications of EU regulations, advisory initiatives

• Share expertise on green finance regulations and engage with regulators;

• Lead specific projects in relevant fields, such as agriculture or adaptation finance or specific advisory projects across existing and new products;

• Collaborate with EIB services for harmonised approach on eligibility and frameworks of climate products;

• Build networks with policymakers and industry stakeholders;

• Represent EIF in relevant forums.

Qualifications

• University degree, preferable at post-graduate level, in finance, economics, environmental sciences, climate or sustainability-related disciplines, or related subjects.

• At least 5 years of post-graduation (after having obtained your initial university diploma) relevant experience in climate policy, sustainable finance product design, sustainability-related investment product development or financial instruments structuring, ideally within an asset manager, fund promoter, investment platform, or debt financial institution.

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• Deep expertise of the EU Sustainable Finance Framework, including SFDR, EU Taxonomy (eligibility/alignment), CSRD data implications, and related disclosure obligations.

• Proven experience structuring and designing green or sustainable financial products, such as thematic funds, climate transition strategies, or sustainable financial guarantee instruments.

• Proven experience in project management, even in other sectors/themes.

• Ability to interpret ESG datasets and integrate them into product features such as exclusions, thresholds, impact metrics, climate KPIs, or engagement objectives.

• Ability to translate regulatory requirements into operational and product design guidance, including drafting investment guidelines, product KPIs, and sustainability disclosures.

• Demonstrated ability to prepare high-quality concise analytical position papers, internal notes, and decision documents for senior management.

• Knowledge of EIB Group financial products is highly desirable.

• Excellent command of English (spoken and written); knowledge of other EU languages is an asset.

• Strong organizational and analytical skills and ability to manage multiple workstreams.

• Ability to analyse large quantities of information quickly and produce clear, concise executive summaries, memos, or briefing materials. Knowledge of advanced data analysis tools would be an advantage.

Behavioural skills

Find out more about EIBG core behavioural skills here: (Link to be added)

Additional role specific behavioral skills:

• Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy and enthusiasm.
• Manages Ambiguity: Operates effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear.
• Business insights: Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals.
• Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Global Perspective: Takes a broad view when approaching issues, using a global lens.
• Build network: Effectively builds formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organization.
• Self-Development: Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.
• Balances Stakeholders: Anticipates and balances the needs of multiple stakeholders

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.

• Thematic Structuring & Implementation: Ability to support or lead (depending on the project) the structuring and implementation of thematic elements within mandates, pilots, and new initiatives, including designing non financial initiatives (e.g. advisory). This includes aligning mandate sourcing with EIF’s thematic ambitions and strategic objectives, ensuring compliance with policy requirements. Additionally, this involves analyzing and integrating thematic priorities into mandate frameworks, coordinating with internal stakeholders, and providing expert guidance to ensure effective execution and measurable impact.

• Thematic Expertise & Market Insights: Ability to develop solid knowledge about the thematics, covering both EIF footprint and also market trends, with the objective to develop center of excellence for specific thematic

• Product Knowledge: Understanding of the structure and features of the financial products of EIBG with the scope of working closely with product developers. Ability to relay product information to third parties (clients, counterparts).

• Cooperation: Ability to facilitate the collaboration and coordination between diverse teams, ensuring effective communication, alignment of goals, and efficient execution of shared objectives.

• Market Analysis: Knowledge of market trends and changes to ensure timely and informed analysis. It includes conducting thorough research, providing data-driven insights, and supporting strategic decision-making.

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

• Innovative problem-solving and Initiative: Ability to proactively identify organizational challenges and leverage creative thinking to develop effective, sustainable solutions. It involves a keen sense of initiative, where individuals take ownership of problems and seek innovative approaches to improve efficiency and drive organizational improvement.

• Regulatory Analysis & Business Impact: Ability to monitor and analyze developments in European regulations, assessing their implications for EIBG''s operations and strategic objectives. This includes identifying potential risks and opportunities arising from regulatory changes, ensuring compliance, and leveraging evolving legal frameworks to support business growth and innovation. It also involves proactively identifying new market opportunities, enabling informed decision-making and strategic positioning.

• Strategy development :Understanding of the various components of the (operational) strategy. Ability to identify and evaluate strategic options in the context of organisation's needs. Ability to formulate a strategy and allocate across the organisation to achieve objectives.

Deadline for applications: 8 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.

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.

We strongly invite applicants with a disability, neurodivergent profile or chronic condition to request reasonable accommodations at any stage during the recruitment process. Please contact Recruitment Recruitment@eif.org who will ensure that your request is handled.

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.