Senior Guarantee Officer

The European Development Finance Institutions Management Company (EDFI MC) is hiring a Senior Financial Analyst - Guarantee Officer (New Position).

EDFI Management Company

EDFI MC is an impact investor largely funded by the EU. We invest in sustainable development projects in developing countries and deliver solutions that enable other Development Finance Institutions to be more impactful.

We have built a multi-disciplinary organisation of 46 staff based in Brussels, Belgium.

For more information, visit www.edfimc.eu

Your mission

Under the supervision of Guarantee Manager, the Senior Guarantee Officer (a new position), will:

1. manage the deployment of several guarantee programmes that provide financial support to EDFI projects in developing countries and emerging markets (focus on Sub-Sahara Africa and EU Neighbourhood),
2. manage periodic reporting responsibilities by developing tools and reports and ensuring compliance with reporting obligations and
3. play a key role in coordinating the transformation and scaling of the Guarantee business, including supporting the development and implementation of new systems and digital solutions to support the continued scaling of the guarantee operations.

The EU Guarantees Officer will work hand in hand with the Mandate team who is responsible for the preparation, design, and negotiation new EU mandates mainly in the areas of EFSD+ external action guarantees, EU Technical Assistance and EU Blending.

Key responsibilities

1/ EFSD+ programme management

• Contribute to the screening of project proposals to ensure coherence and compliance with the eligibility and additionality requirements of the guarantee programmes
• Prepare and present project proposal memos and project updates to senior management at decision committees
• Communicate with EDFI investment teams for pre-screening of deals, delivering trainings, information sessions, portfolio monitoring, reporting etc.
• Data collection and analysis, handling data enquiries
• Manage financial/legal/project information by maintaining Excel models and dedicated guarantee deal flow system
• Process change requests and waiver requests
• Monitor compliance with contractual agreements that EDFI MC has in place with the European Commission and the EDFIs
• Provide support to the Guarantee Manager and Mandate Team in the development of new programmes and various ad hoc tasks
• Interact with European Commission staff to ensure smooth operation of guarantee programs, including reporting and management of fee revenue

2/ Monitoring and reporting

• Coordinate and manage the collection and analysis of portfolio data from EDFIs for multiple guarantee programs (including impact reporting)
• Design, refine/improve and review templates to the European Commission
• Coordinate and actively monitor and report on a portfolio of projects supported by EDFI MC and draft reports to a high standard for the European Commission and EDFIs
• Prepare and manage periodic pipeline review preparation for the European Commission
• Manage calculation and collection of fees related to the guarantee programmes
• Work with EDFI MC Finance to manage the provision of data to enable timely production of financial statements
• Ensure adherence to contractual reporting timelines and programme ramp-up goals

3/ Business transformation

• Coordinate/project manage the development and implementation of new systems and digital solutions to support the continued scaling of the growing guarantee operations.
• Support the continuous improvement of guarantee management processes and systems.
• The role holder will help ensure that operational, risk management and reporting requirements are effectively translated into system functionality.

Required skills and experience.

The ideal candidate for the offered position offers the following qualifications:

• Degree in Business Administration, Economics or Finance.
• 5 - 8 years of relevant work experience in banking (development or commercial) accounting, auditing or banking – middle / back office
• At least 2 years of experience in a similar position in an EU institution, European Development Finance Institution, representative office, consultancy etc.
• Meticulous, detail oriented and good with numbers
• Financial analysis / corporate finance skills / analytical skills (Excellent Microsoft Office skills (in particular Excel and PowerPoint skills), familiarity with debt/equity financing by banks/EDFIS and legal contracts/loan documentation)
• Prior experience of project management, business transformation, process improvement or systems implementation projects would be an advantage
• Team player, and efficient problem-solving capabilities
• Professional and results driven. Able to work on their own initiative and coordinate team members
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English (French and/or Dutch is an advantage)
• Service-minded, strong interpersonal and communications skills
• Interested in emerging and developing markets
• The Senior Guarantee Officer will be based in Brussels. Candidates must be in possession of a valid work permit for Belgium

What we offer

• A dynamic and international environment in collaboration with passionate people
• An impactful work in direct contact with EDFI Networks and Stakeholders.
• A full-time employment contract with EDFI MC based in Brussels.
• Compensation in line with bilateral development finance institutions.

How to apply

Send your CV and cover letter in English to Olivier Moyens through hr@edfimc.eu.

The cover letter shall clearly outline your motivation and availability.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.