Critical Raw Materials Sector Specialist

European Investment Bank (EIB); Wien; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

International environment

Job summary

European Investment Bank (EIB) seeks an Associate Sector Specialist – Critical Raw Materials to support due diligence and appraisal of mining, metals refining and related process industries. You will evaluate technical, environmental, social and financial viability to ensure robust, sustainable financing decisions.

You will join the SCPI Division within INCO, reporting to the Head of Division, collaborating with senior experts and multidisciplinary teams across the Projects Directorate, while

Qualifications

• University degree, minimum an equivalent to a Bachelor, in Engineering, Science, Economics, Finance or another relevant field.
• At least 3 years of relevant professional experience related to minerals, metals, critical raw materials or other process industries.
• Knowledge of industrial project analysis, including technical, economic, financial, environmental, social and commercial aspects relevant to mining, metals refining or related value chains.
• Ability to contribute to financial and economic analysis, including the review of project fundamentals, business assumptions, cost-benefit considerations and key risk factors.
• Strong analytical judgement and an evidence-based approach, with the ability to translate complex information into clear conclusions for reports and discussions.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams and engage constructively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent knowledge of English and/or French with a good command of the other.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the technical, economic and financial assessment of investment projects and programmes in mining, metals refining, critical raw materials and related process industries.
• Help evaluate the strategic consistency, commercial viability and environmental and social sustainability of relevant projects, ensuring alignment with EIB standards, procedures and policy objectives.
• Support the origination and early screening of investment opportunities in cooperation with the Lending Directorate, helping identify projects with sound financing potential and strategic relevance.
• Work with multidisciplinary project teams to appraise projects the EIB is considering to finance, identify key risks and contribute to evidence-based conclusions on project viability.
• Contribute to the preparation of appraisal reports, technical and financial opinions and other documents submitted to the EIB’s governing bodies at relevant approval stages.
• Monitor project implementation, contribute to final completion evaluations and support follow-up actions where required.
• Provide Technical Assistance to project promoters and sponsors in critical raw materials related projects, including supporting the preparation of Terms of Reference for consultant services.
• Prepare and/or validate high-quality final reports for promoters and sponsors in line with relevant cooperation agreements.
• Contribute to sector, policy and methodology papers related to critical raw materials, supporting the Bank’s sector and lending policies and wider policy work.
• Support the EIB’s representation at selected sector events and in exchanges with relevant external actors.
• Adapt and develop expertise over time in other sectors covered by the SCPI Division.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering/Science/Economics/Finance

Job description

European Investment Bank (EIB) seeks an Associate Sector Specialist – Critical Raw Materials to support due diligence and appraisal of mining, metals refining and related process industries. You will evaluate technical, environmental, social and financial viability to ensure robust, sustainable financing decisions.

You will join the SCPI Division within INCO, reporting to the Head of Division, collaborating with senior experts and multidisciplinary teams across the Projects Directorate, while