Investment Officer - Cleantech - based in Luxembourg

European Investment Bank (EIB); Helsinki; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Permanent contract

Job summary

European Investment Bank (EIB) is seeking an Investment Officer to originate and execute venture debt and equity-type investments in the Cleantech Equity & Growth Capital Division. The role is based at the Luxembourg headquarters with regular office presence and relocation support offered.

You will lead the full investment lifecycle, collaborate with internal and external partners, and represent the Bank at sector events.

Qualifications

• University degree (Bachelor level or equivalent) in Finance, Business Administration, Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5+ years in venture debt, venture/growth capital, private equity or investment banking.
• Proficiency in financial modelling in MS Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; English fluency; French or other EU languages advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead direct equity-type transactions from origination to disbursement.
• Originate investment opportunities aligned with EIB priorities.
• Perform due diligence with internal teams.
• Structure transactions and prepare term sheets for equity-type instruments.
• Prepare investment proposals with concise rationale and key risks.
• Represent the Bank at conferences and sector events.

Skills

Financial modelling

Deal origination

Due diligence

Negotiation

Communication

English language

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Finance/Business/Engineering

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

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.

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This is a full-time position at grade 5 for which the EIB offers a permanent contract.

Panel interviews are anticipated for end of November - beginning of December 2026.

Purpose

The Cleantech Equity & Growth Capital Division originates and executes growth capital transactions across the EU27, mostly in the form of venture debt and convertible debt. Our clients are innovative growth companies and “first‑of‑a‑kind” (FOAK) ventures developing breakthrough technologies in energy, mobility, bioeconomy, circular economy, and decarbonisation of industry - contributing to a more sustainable, resilient and competitive EU economy.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated colleague to work on deal origination and execution as an Investment Officer.

Operating Network

The successful candidate will report to the Head of Unit and cooperates closely with colleagues working in the Division, throughout the Front Office Lending Directorate,

You will be in regular contact with founders, company CEOs and CFOs, investors and their advisers as well as internally with colleagues in other Directorates e.g. Group Risk & Compliance (GR&C), Legal (JU), Projects (PJ), Portfolio Performance Monitoring (PMM) and Finance/Funding (Fl).

Accountabilities

• Lead direct equity‑type transactions across the full investment lifecycle, including origination and initial screening, due diligence, structuring, approval, documentation, execution and disbursement.
• Originate investment opportunities aligned with EIB’s strategic priorities and objectives.
• Perform due diligence on companies and projects, in close cooperation with the EIB Projects Directorate (the in‑house technical team of the EIB).
• Structure transactions and prepare term sheets using the appropriate equity‑type instruments (venture debt, convertible, warrants, and other hybrid structures).
• Prepare investment proposals for approval by decision makers: drafting concise, balanced and robust approval documents highlighting the strategic rationale, investment thesis as well as key risks.
• Negotiate and execute finance documentation, in close cooperation with the internal and external legal counsel.
• Monitor portfolio companies, post‑signature and up to moment of disbursement.
• Contribute to internal knowledge sharing and non‑transactional work in support of the team.
• Represent the Bank at relevant conferences and sector events.

Qualifications

• University degree (minimum an equivalent to a Bachelor) preferably in Finance, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience, including venture debt, venture and growth capital, private equity or investment banking.
• Cleantech sector exposure and familiarity with equity‑type instruments (e.g. equity, convertible debt, venture debt, equity kickers) would be a distinct advantage.
• Proficiency in financial modelling in MS Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent knowledge of English. Knowledge of French (*** ) and other EU languages would be an advantage.

Competencies

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(***) 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 [e-mail] 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: 18th November 2026