Director General - Portfolio Management and Monitoring Directorate (PMM) – based in Luxembourg
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The EIB, the European Union's bank, is seeking to recruit for its Portfolio Management and Monitoring Directorate (PMM), at its headquarters in Luxembourg, the Director General*. The successful candidate must be based at the Luxembourg headquarters and will be required to attend the office regularly. The EIB offers relocation support and the opportunity to work in a truly international and multi‑cultural environment.
This is a full‑time position at grade 8/9. The internal benchmark is Directorate Head.
The successful candidate will be offered a definitive duration contract (CDD) of 5 years which may be renewed or converted in accordance with applicable policies and rules.
Purpose
The role provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the Portfolio Management and Monitoring Directorate. It champions strategic foresight, a deep understanding of institutional priorities and trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve long‑term objectives. The Head of PMM drives alignment with best practices, regulatory requirements and the organisation’s mission, while fostering a culture of compliance, risk awareness and operational excellence across all PMM departments.
Accountabilities
Demonstrate pro‑active strategic outlook, maintain a comprehensive understanding of institutional priorities and cultivate trusted relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to secure long‑term goals.
Define, develop, and implement a vision and strategy for the short, medium, and long term for the various business areas of the PMM Directorate, ensuring alignment with regulatory frameworks and seamless relations within the first Line of Defense and in support of the EIBG mission and Corporate Objectives.
Contribute to the development, upgrade and implementation of policies and procedures pertaining to the management and monitoring of the Bank’s financial assets under PMM responsibility.
Participate in the formulation of the overall strategic direction of the Bank, alerting EIB Governing Bodies of developments in the external environment or internal organisation which may impact Group Corporate Objectives and risk profile.
Have full responsibility for decision‑making to ensure conformity with applicable Best Banking Practices and EIB policies and their necessary evolution.
Delegate and empower the execution of key area processes to the appropriate managerial or executive level.
Represent the Directorate towards, and maintain constructive relationships with, the different Governing Bodies as well as key external stakeholders.
Ensure that staff within PMM have the right competencies, objectives, and motivation to implement the Directorate’s strategy and the different operational plans/roadmaps and deliver the desired results.
Foster a culture that supports respect in line with EIB’s dignity at work policy, empowerment and accountability allowing staff to grow in their current positions and prepare for future roles and challenges.
Establish and manage the resources and means to efficiently implement the strategy throughout the directorate and the Bank through sound organisational structure, KPIs, capacity planning and cost management, and staff resource management.
Qualifications & Experience
University degree (preferably a Master in Economics, Finance, Mathematics or similar).
At least 15 years of relevant professional experience, including deep experience and a very strong understanding of banking, finance, extensive experience in risk structuring and policy development, or in credit/financial analysis.
At least 10 years in a managerial function, including multidisciplinary and large teams.
A good knowledge of Credit Risk Policy, loan grading and loan restructuring and/or equity products is essential.
Strong track‑record in leading, motivating and supporting highly qualified staff, and demonstrated ability to work in a complex, consensus‑driven, multi‑cultural and multi‑stakeholder environment.
Critical thinking and clarity of vision, awareness for business and political sensitivities and sound judgement; openness to innovation and ability to support and manage change.
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal and public speaking skills.
Fluency in English both written and spoken. Knowledge of other EU languages would be an advantage.
Competencies
Find out more about EIB core and managerial competencies here.
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.
We strongly invite applicants with a disability, neuro‑divergent profile or chronic condition to request reasonable accommodations at any stage during the recruitment process. Please contact the EIB Recruitment team at Jobs@eib.org who will ensure that your request is handled.
To find out more about our eligibility criteria click here.
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: 12th January 2026
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