This position is based at our Luxembourg headquarters and requires regular office presence. The EIB offers you the opportunity to live and work in a truly international and multi-cultural environment. We also offer relocation support.
The EIB, the European Union’s bank, is seeking to recruit for its Management Committee (MC) – Management Committee – Karl Nehammer (NH) – Office of Vice-President Nehammer (MPO) at its headquarters in Luxembourg, a Head of Vice-President Office.

This is a full-time temporary position at grade 5.

The term of this contract will be 3 years.

Applicants will receive initial feedback Mid-July 2026.

Assessment Centres for selected applicants would take place by the end of July 2026. Panel interviews are anticipated for beginning of August 2026.

Purpose

As the Head of the Vice-President (VP) Office, you will be responsible for leading and providing guidance to the office team members while developing and maintaining a positive working relationship with colleagues across MC offices and the Directorates of the Bank, in order to deliver necessary and balanced advice to MC member in his governance capacity for the entire organisation.

Operating Network

You will play a strategic and pivotal role in supporting the Vice-President in the execution of his institutional, governance and operational responsibilities across the EIB. You will ensure the coordinated, efficient and high-quality functioning of the VP Office, leading its team and acting as a key interface with the Management Committee, Directorates of the Bank, EU Member State counterparts, EU institutions and external high-level stakeholders.

Accountabilities

Plan, organize and supervise the activities of the VP office, and ensure an effective and successful implementation of the office task.

Ensure effective cooperation and coordination among team members as well as with the other offices within the MC area and services.

Lead the VP Office staff (i.e., setting individual objectives, reviewing performance and providing ongoing feedback).

Set the goals, work plans and key operational processes to support the achievement of the team’s objectives.

Ensure that all necessary skills, knowledge and competencies are available for the VP Office’s everyday operations, maintain these at the desired level and develop in case of gaps.

Develop, foster and maintain a wide network of contacts (institutional and political) and engage in sectorial platforms, working groups and think tanks to promote EIB Group activities and share bank experiences.

Advise the Vice-President on institutional, strategic, governance and operational domains related to the Institutional and Horizontal oversights of the Vice-President, including preparation and support for Management Committee/Board of Directors meetings, briefings, speeches, special notes and/or presentations.

Conduct research and specific studies and assure consultation on important subjects of the Bank and liaison with other directorates / centre of expertise within the Bank or Group.

Upon request of the Vice-President, intervene in meetings or events inside and outside the Bank or Group, and support MC members with preparation of meetings and summits.

Analyse the documentation related to all points of the MC and Board of Director agendas, conduct research on issues/files requiring more profound analysis (in consultation with the Directorates) in order to provide advice to the Vice-President on questions that might be discussed during the meetings of the Bank’s governing bodies.

Contribute to EIB efforts to maintain full compliance with best banking practices applicable.

Qualifications

University degree (minimum an equivalent to a Bachelor) preferably in finance, economics, social sciences, law or another related discipline.

At least 5 years of relevant professional experience, acquired preferably in government, EU institutions, public sector, International Financial Institutions, or similar organisations.

Experience in or proven capabilities of managing and coaching people (e.g. contribution to: determining team resources and skills; establishing objectives; assessing performance; delegating and supervising tasks; guiding, motivating, coaching and providing feedback).

Demonstrated knowledge of the procedures and functioning of the European Institutions.

Very good understanding of the EIB’s mission, policies, procedures, organization and activities as well as the political framework in which the Bank operates. Very good knowledge of the procedures of the public sector would be an advantage.

Knowledge and participation in International Financial Institutions would be an advantage.

Good command of office tools (Word, Excel, Power Point)

Excellent knowledge of English and German both written and spoken. A good command of other EU languages may be an advantage*.

Competencies

Find out more about EIB core behavioural skills and managerial competencies here

To find out more about our eligibility criteria click here

(*) Unless stated explicitly as a required qualification, a good command of French is not a pre-requisite for hire. As both English and French are however official working languages of the EIB, proficiency in both languages is a pre-requisite for your future career development. Any language clause in your contract must be fulfilled in order for you to be eligible for a promotion (either via the annual appraisal cycle or via an internal selection process). Proficiency is understood to mean the attainment of level 5 of the Inter Institutional language courses, corresponding to B1.2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL). The Bank offers appropriate training support.

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.

If you require reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process due to a disability, neurodivergence, or a chronic health condition, please contact the EIB Recruitment team Jobs@eib.org who will manage your request appropriately.

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

Deadline for applications: 15^th July 2026

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