Deputy Secretary General/Head of EIB Group Permanent Representative’s Office in Brussels/Belgium

Deputy Secretary General/Head of EIB Group Permanent Representative’s Office in Brussels/Belgium

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The EIB , the European Union's bank, is seeking to recruit for its Secretariat General Directorate (SG), located in the EIB Permanent Representative’s Office in Brussels/Belgium, a Deputy Secretary General/Head of EIB Group Permanent Representative’s Office .

This is a full-time temporary position at grade 9 in Brussels/Belgium, with an appointment for a term of 5 years. The EIB offers fixed-term contracts of up to 6 years, with the possibility to convert to a permanent contract based on organizational needs and performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, develop, and manage staff within your responsibility, ensuring team competencies and resources.
• Develop strategic orientations for the EIB Group, engaging with internal and external stakeholders, especially EU institutions.
• Maintain and enhance relationships with EU institutions, ensuring effective communication and coordination.
• Ensure strategic priorities are developed and implemented efficiently, aligning with EU policies.
• Manage institutional relations and high-level interactions with stakeholders, including the European Commission.
• Develop and oversee strategic plans for the directorate, ensuring effective delivery and governance.
• Ensure effective internal communication, cooperation, and resource management.
• Represent the EIB Group externally within EU networks and with other international financial institutions.

Qualifications

• University degree (Bachelor or equivalent) in relevant fields such as business, finance, economics, law, or international relations.
• Extensive knowledge of EU institutions, demonstrated through high-level experience in EU bodies or government roles.
• At least ten years of managerial experience with proven leadership skills.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary international teams.
• Good understanding of the EIB Group’s objectives, business models, and strategies, including the EU budget interaction.
• Solid knowledge of finance and banking institutions.
• Experience in economic analysis, strategy, or policy-making.
• Strategic thinking, political sensitivity, analytical skills, and sound judgment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, leadership, and diplomatic skills.
• Creativity, openness to innovation, and change management skills.
• Proficiency in English and/or French, with knowledge of other EU languages an advantage.

Proficiency in both English and French (level 5 of the Inter Institutional language courses, B1.2 CEFRL) is required for career development within the EIB.

Additional information on benefits, diversity, and application procedures is provided in the original description. The deadline for applications is 3rd June 2025 .