Associate Officer - Regulatory Capital and Capital Policy - based in Luxembourg

European Investment Bank (EIB); Lisboa; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Job summary

The European Investment Bank (EIB) is offering an Associate Officer position in Regulatory Capital and Capital Policy, based at Luxembourg headquarters. The role focuses on maintaining capital requirements, calculating capital ratios monthly, and supporting MDB Capital Adequacy Framework initiatives.

Strong quantitative skills and programming experience are essential. Applicants should have a university degree in a quantitative field, 3+ years in capital calculation, and fluency in English

Qualifications

• University degree in quantitative field; postgraduate studies advantageous.
• Experience in capital requirements calculation or regulatory capital preferred (3+ years).
• Familiarity with Basel III, EBA guidelines, BIS papers is a plus.
• Proficient in Excel, VBA, SAS, Python; SQL and data handling.
• Good command of English and/or French, with knowledge of the other language.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and monitor capital metrics; prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations.
• Analyze capital metrics used by credit rating agencies; enhance calculation tools.
• Coordinate data quality checks; consolidate information for capital-related initiatives.
• Support internal audit findings and recommendations; assist with ad hoc projects.
• Interact with internal teams and stakeholders across the division and directorates.

Skills

MS Excel

VBA

SAS

Python

SQL

Business Objects

English

French

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics/Finance/Economics or related quantitative discipline

Post-graduate studies in related subject (advantage)

Tools

SAS/Python tooling

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.

The EIB, the European Union's bank, is seeking to recruit for its Group Risk and Compliance Directorate (GR&C), Regulation & EIB Group Risk Department (GREG), Capital Management Division (CM), Regulatory Capital and Capital Policy Unit (CAP), at its headquarters in Luxembourg, an Associate Officer - Regulatory Capital and Capital Policy.

This is a full time temporary position at grade 4.

The term of this contract will be until 15.12.2027.

internal benchmark Associate Officer Credit Risk Management

Panel interviews are anticipated for November/December 2026.

Purpose

You will support the maintenance of EIB Group's capital requirements framework, with focus on monthly calculations of capital ratios and related reporting, as well as capital-related initiatives within the MDB Capital Adequacy Framework Common Approach.

Operating Network

You will report to the Head of the Regulatory Capital and Capital Policy Unit and works in close collaboration with colleagues of the Capital Management Division, with regular contacts within GR&C and other Directorates. You may interact on a case-by-case basis with internal auditors, rating agencies, etc.

Accountabilities

• Take an active role in the monthly calculation and monitoring of key capital metrics for the EIB and EIB Group. Assist in analysing changes, identifying key drivers and preparing reports, dashboards and presentations for management and other stakeholders.
• Analyse the capital metrics used by credit rating agencies and contribute to the maintenance and enhancement of related calculation and reporting tools.
• Play an active role in collecting, reviewing and analysing data for capital-related initiatives, including the MDB Capital Adequacy Framework Common Approach. Coordinate data quality checks and information consolidation, identify and follow-up on data issues, and prepare reports, presentations and briefing materials.
• Support the resolution of internal audit findings, validation recommendations or REP findings related to the Unit’s deliverables.
• Provide analytical and project support to the Division and Directorate on capital management initiatives and other ad hoc projects, as required.

Qualifications

• University degree (minimum an equivalent to a Bachelor) preferably in Mathematics, Finance, Economics or other related quantitative discipline. Post-graduate studies in one of these subjects or other relevant professional qualifications would be an advantage.
• At least three years of relevant experience ideally gained in (economic or regulatory) capital requirements calculation or in a similar role within banking, finance or business administration sectors.
• Familiarity with the main modern credit risk measurement methodologies and tools. Knowledge of the regulatory framework and recent developments (e.g. Basel III, EBA guidelines, BIS papers) would be an advantage.
• Proficient knowledge of MS Excel, VBA, SAS, Python or other programming languages.
• Solid IT background and ability to work with large data sets (database querying, SQL). Familiarity with Business Objects would be an advantage.
• Excellent knowledge of English and/or French (***), with a good command of the other. (Knowledge of other EU languages would be an advantage).

Competencies

*(***) 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: 9th November 2026