Location: Luxembourg
The ESM is looking for a Loan Officer for a 1-year interim contract to contribute to the operations of the ESM Lending team including the structuring, implementation and monitoring of financial assistance instruments provided to Beneficiary Member States. The role involves supporting the management of lending operations throughout their lifecycle, including the processing of loan transactions, the management of loan events, the maintenance of lending processes and controls, and the preparation of internal and external reporting. Key accountabilities include managing the loan portfolio and transactions (loan bookings, interest and fee invoicing, maintaining internal databases), carrying out internal and external reporting tasks, optimizing lending processes and controls, and supporting loan events such as waivers or amendments while monitoring EFSF/ESM contractual rights vis-a-vis loan beneficiaries. Depending on the candidate's profile, there may be opportunities to contribute to crisis preparedness work and participate in ESM country teams monitoring risks in member states. Requirements: a Master's degree in finance, economics, law, business administration or a related discipline; at least three years of professional experience in lending transactions, lending operations, loan administration, or at least five years in a banking or financial middle office function; good understanding of loan documentation and lending products; good knowledge of Excel, data analysis and data management (Python and DAX/Power BI are an asset); knowledge of lending operations administration, financial modelling and credit risk monitoring is an asset; and excellent oral and written communication skills in English, with additional languages an asset. Contract type: interim contract, six months with possible extension up to 12 months total. Expected start date: as soon as possible.
Deadline: 26 Oct 2026
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply via the ESM careers portal using the 'Apply now' link on the vacancy page.
https://vacancies.esm.europa.eu/#en/sites/CX/job/375/apply/email