Chief Experience Officer

The European Development Finance Institutions Management Company (EDFI MC) is hiring a Chief Partnerships Officer .

EDFI Management Company:
EDFI Management Company (EDFI MC) is an EU-funded hub to manage innovative development finance solutions .
EDFI MC operates on behalf of 10 European Development Finance Institutions ( DFIs ) to offer financial services to sustainable development projects led by the private sector in emerging and developing economies . EDFI MC's product portfolio includes investment solutions, technical assistance, co-financing vehicles, and risk-sharing instruments. All these financing instruments are designed to contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Climate Agreement .
EDFI Management Company is a multicultural organization with 50 employees located in Brussels. The Chief Partnership Officer will lead a team focused on business development and two corporate business lines: guarantees (€1,6 billion mandates under management) and syndications (€ 0,7 billion under management), in cooperation both with the European Commission and the DFIs and also other partner institutions like the European Investment Bank.
As a member of the management team and the operation committee, he or she will contribute to strategic decisions, preparation of Board matters and approval of transactions.

Implementation and management of guarantee and syndication facilities as well as business development via acquisition of new mandates. Management capabilities:
Business planning and budgeting
Team Management
Analysis and approval of deals following the internal decision process
Accounting and reporting tasks together with Financal Department.
Development of new innovative financial products and services, preparation of applications and negotiation of new mandates, as well as follow-up, reporting and amendments to existing delegation agreements.
They must fully match EDFI MC mission and vision and, at the same time, be quite workable under current corporate managing capacity.
Lead and inspire the team and be a role model for the rest of colleagues.
Support and advice the CEO in his functions, including corporate strategy, external representation, and others. Also report to the CEO and Management team on the performance of the facilities.

At least 5 years of successful experience in the same kind of position , including valuable experience in asset management companies, banks, capital markets, development finance institutions, multilateral development banks or similar institutions. Strong analytical and financial skills.
Actual financial products or blended finance facilities development experience, preferably with a focus on private markets, that translate into track-record in creating business development results.
Ability engaging with relevant stakeholders including the EU institutions and national Development Financial Institutions.
Team management experience is required.
Strong people management, coaching and leadership skills. Outcome-focused and strong administrative skills with a proven ability to organise, manage and deliver projects on time and to budget
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, with the ability to summarise complex information effectively for a senior leadership audience.
Fluent in English both written and spoken. A good command of at least one other European language will be considered.
A full-time contract with EDFI MC in Brussels.
A dynamic, international and mission-driven working environment.
Strong commitment to staff development, including training and learning opportunities.


Send your CV and cover letter in English to Olivier Moyens through hr@edfimc.