Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of a network of high level/quality external contacts (mandators, BAs, BA networks);
• Manage the BAI unit team and cross unit transaction and business development teams;
• Develop and implement the business plan, participating as necessary in the research, identification of business opportunities, preparation of proposals, due diligence, structuring and negotiation of transactions, and follow-up of the BA portfolio;
• Roll-out BAI in additional countries via dedicated mandates with local partners and/or on a pan-European basis via a dedicated pan-European pocket; attracting investors to the EIF’s BA activities;
• Monitor the BA portfolios and review monitoring reports on a regular basis;
• Follow-up of counterparts, BAs and non-institutional investors (such as family offices) and their investments;
• Represent EIF in industry and BA events;
• Oversee the preparation of the relevant reporting to the respective mandators and any other mandate related management matters;
• Perform and participate in screenings, due diligence, negotiation and monitoring of fund investments. 

Qualifications:

• University degree in finance, business administration or technology/engineering; post-graduate degree would be an advantage;
• At least 5 years’ relevant professional experience and sound understanding of the BA and Venture Capital/Private Equity industry and techniques in Europe;
• First or confirmed experience in people management would be an advantage;
• Knowledge and experience of structuring of Private equity, VC (fund-of-funds) investments and BA co-investments;
• Experience in negotiating mandates with key EIF stakeholders notably EC and National Promotional Institutions;
• Fluency in written and oral English. Knowledge of other EU languages would be an advantage.

Competencies: 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with excellent interpersonal skills at all levels;
• Ability to lead, to motivate people and to obtain commitment towards the achievement of objectives;
• Excellent negotiation skills;
• Strong analytical and presentation skills;
• Capacity to manage complex operations;
• Willingness – backed by a proven record - to acquire new skills and contacts and open new market opportunities.

Deadline for applications: 12th December 2014

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

Apply here: https://erecruitment.eib.org/psp/hr/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?FOCUS=Applicant&Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=101699&PostingSeq=1