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If you are passionate about contributing to impactful projects that create lasting change across Europe, we welcome applications from qualified candidates from all backgrounds. Join us in making a difference while advancing the principles of sustainability, equality, and social well-being.

The Credit Risk Unit (Risk & Control Directorate) of the Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) is looking for a Credit Risk Monitoring Associate to monitor critical credit risk parameters and to ensure the accuracy, timeliness and completeness of credit risk information. S/he also contributes to the enhancement of the credit risk IT systems, to the preparation of credit risk reports, and to the organisation and functioning of the credit risk team. S/he will report to the Head of the Credit Risk Unit and work in close collaboration with colleagues in the Credit Risk Unit.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor and report on key credit risk data to ensure sound credit risk management.
• Manage credit risk data in IT systems to ensure the accuracy, timeliness and completeness of credit risk information.
• Prepare credit risk reviews and reports, draft presentations for the Credit Risk Committee meetings, and update relevant financial data.
• Coordinate the Credit Risk Committees via scheduling meetings, preparing agenda, and maintaining of the Credit Risk Committee database.
• Coordinate the Credit Risk Unit team activities, including notably the organisation of team meetings and budgetary follow-ups.

PROFILE

Academic background:

• University degree (Bachelor or equivalent) in Finance, Economics, Banking or a related quantitative field is required.

Professional background:

• Previous experience (1-2 years) in a financial institution, international organisation or a development agency in credit risk administration and monitoring, credit risk IT systems, and team coordination.
• Good knowledge and understanding of Credit Risk Management concepts and tools.
• Sound judgement skills and ability to analyse data.
• Excellent writing skills to draft clear and concise reports while paying attention to accuracy and details in financial data.
• Strong communication skills and good sense of diplomacy when interacting with various stakeholders
• High level of professional ethics and integrity.
• Proficiency in MS Office, collaborative tools (Teams, Zoom), AI applications (Copilot), and credit-risk management software tools.

Language skills:

• Excellent command of one of the two CEB official languages (English and French), both oral and written, and knowledge of the other, with a commitment to reach a good working level.
• Knowledge of one or more other Member State language(s) is an asset.

Core competencies:

• Adaptability
• Client Orientation
• Communication
• Innovation
• Result Orientation
• Teamwork

Nationality:

• Citizen of one of the Bank’s Member States: Albania, Andorra, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Holy See, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Kosovo, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Republic of Moldova, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye and Ukraine.

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS

1) The CEB offers an initial 9-months temporary appointment starting as soon as possible with, under certain conditions, the possibility of renewal up to a maximum of 24 months.

2) Grade and salary:

• B3
• Depending on level of experience, monthly salary is 4,442.88€, plus allowances based on eligibility, exempt of French income tax.
• Appointment may be made at a lower grade, based on the qualifications and professional experience of the selected applicant.

• Grades are established without any discrimination (including gender discrimination)

For more information, please consult the CEB Basic Salary Scale in section 5. Benefits of the CEB website

As an international financial institution, CEB remuneration is exempt of income tax in France.

RECRUITMENT CONDITIONS

The CEB welcomes the applications of all qualified candidates who are nationals of CEB Member States.

The CEB rigorously applies the principle of equal pay for equivalent work. We are committed to workplace gender equality and strive to ensure the recruitment of suitably qualified and experienced staff without regard to their gender, as well as their age, racial or ethnic origin, religion or beliefs, sexual orientation/identity, or disability. In line with peer international financial institutions, the CEB is EDGE certified (Move level), having demonstrated its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and have been assessed against the highest global standards.

Our selection process includes several steps conducted online, such as digitally recorded interviews, technical assignments and interactive panel interviews.

Applications (CV and cover letter) from CEB Member Statescandidates should be made in English or French using the Bank's online application system at CEB Careers before midnight Paris time on  31/03/2026.