Local Agent-Banker

The term of this contract will be 3 years based in the EIB Office in Kyiv, Ukraine.

Please be informed that this position is identified as a Local Agent (EIB Local Employee serving in a non-EU country) and kindly note that the recruitment process and subsequent employment conditions for the selected candidate are subject to local labour and tax law compliance in the country of employment, as well as treated in the context of the local market.

Purpose

As part of the Ukraine Investment team, you will carry out EIB lending and guarantee operations that support EU development and cooperation policies with public sector counterparties, corporates, financial institutions in Ukraine taking end to end responsibility for their identification, appraisal, negotiation, approval and follow-up until first disbursement.

Operating network

You will report to a Head of Unit based in Luxembourg on all matters, including your use of time, leave and professional travel, and the alignment with your role as per your job description and your objectives. You will also have a reporting line to the Head of the Regional Hub for Eastern Europe (Kyiv Office) in what concerns adherence to EIB best practices in terms of conduct, support to the EIB’s institutional mission in the region, but also regarding security, safety and wellbeing.

You will have regular opportunities to spend time in Luxembourg, supporting your professional development through training, collaboration, and team-building activities.

Accountabilities

• Contribute to the identification, appraisal, approval and signature of suitable projects with public sector, corporates, and financial institutions in order to develop a portfolio of operations in line with the Bank’s objectives and guidelines, and ensure the consistent application of EIB policies and procedures
• Evaluate the needs for ancillary instruments, including blending with investment grants and technical assistance, and carry out the preparation, approval and implementation of such instruments in coordination with other colleagues involved in blending / technical assistance activities
• Maintain and foster relationships with public sector, corporates, and financial institutions and other relevant stakeholders in Ukraine supporting deal origination and management of the portfolio
• Carry out project due diligence with examination of sector data and information, detailed analysis of financial proposals and transactions (structuring and cash flow modelling) and counterparts (financial statement analysis of financial institutions and corporates);
• Keep abreast of market and relevant sector developments and provide briefings to HQ;
• Upon request, represent the EIB at stakeholder events and participate and contribute when required to the operational activities organised by the Kyiv Office (events, team meetings, preparation of publications/presentations
• Contribute to fundraising in order to bring additional resources to the EU4U
• Monitor the disbursement process and contractual compliance in close cooperation with the other Services of the Bank and other teams involved. Follow-up developments of the project, in coordination with other Services of the Bank. Ensure, in line with applicable guidelines, a regular review of the financial position of counterparts/projects and contractual compliance in conjunction with other Services of the Bank
• Carry out due diligence and, in the event of any restructuring and/or contractual modifications, negotiate (in liaison with other Services of the Bank) in order to maintain the quality of the loan portfolio and ensure the effective implementation of the financed project

Participate in initiatives that go beyond the boundaries of lending/investment domain, such as intra-directorate working groups.

Qualifications

• University degree (minimum equivalent to a bachelor) in Finance/Economics or other business-related discipline
• Minimum five years of relevant experience in the banking, financial or development sector
• Good knowledge of financial analysis as well as proven experience in credit risk assessment
• Good knowledge of processes and procedures related to the administration, control and monitoring of lending operations
• Knowledge and work experience with the region would be an advantage
• Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English and a good command of Ukrainian. Any other EU language would be an advantage
• Knowledge and work experience with the region and the specific country(ies) related to the post would be an advantage
• Good knowledge of standard computer tools
• Strong diplomatic and communication skills are essential

Competencies

Find out more about EIB core competencies here

Although mainly operating from Kyiv, the successful candidate should also be prepared to travel within the region and occasionally to headquarters in Luxembourg.

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 [email protected] 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 unauthorized disclosure of any information or any damage to the EIB Group reputation.

Deadline for applications: 23rd of August 2026