Sector Specialist - European Innovation Council Fund (EIC) - based in Luxembourg

The Sector Specialist will provide independent advice on sector policy and assess investment projects for the European Innovation Council Fund (EICF), co-leading technical and market due diligence to support investment decisions. The role involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, external experts, and partner institutions to ensure robust evaluation and alignment with sector policies.

Responsibilities

• Co-lead the appraisal and due diligence process and facilitate the execution of equity investments by the EIC Fund, in line with agreed procedures.
• Coordinate activities of external technical experts appointed by EISMEA from appointment to final delivery of technical due diligence reports.
• Assess scientific, technological and market viability of companies, including scalability, competitive positioning and key risks, ensuring robust evaluation to support investment decisions.
• Collaborate with Senior specialists to draft investment recommendations aligned with sector policy goals.
• Manage activities carried out by external experts and consultants for specialist services regarding emerging technologies and market opportunities.
• Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies in sectors covered by the EIC STEP scheme, developing sector, policy and methodology papers.
• Cooperate with EIB’s Operations Directorates, partner institutions and external investors to provide specialist input throughout the investment process.
• Support development of deal structures including interaction with co-investors and preparation of legal documentation.
• Launch and monitor ex-ante market/sector/technology studies and consultations for third party services if applicable.
• Support identification of new investment opportunities and maintain engagement with the innovation ecosystem to contribute to pipeline development.
• Monitor post-investment requests and events with portfolio companies according to organizational needs.
• Represent EIB and EIC Fund at conferences and help organize promotional and market awareness events subject to business needs and budget allocation.

Requirements

• University degree (minimum an equivalent to a Bachelor) preferably in STEM disciplines, ideally related to (at least) one of the three core areas of the EIC STEP scheme (Digital Technologies, Deep Tech, Clean Technologies, Biotechnologies).
• Further training and specializations in specific sector-related areas of competence or in business administration and management will be an asset.
• Minimum of 5 years relevant professional experience gained in a high-tech and/or advanced engineering field, with preference to one of the sectors currently supported by the EIC STEP scheme (Digital & Deep Tech, Clean Technologies, Biotechnologies).
• Professional experience in venture capital/debt, private equity, M&A, high-yield/mezzanine products or entrepreneurship will represent a clear advantage.
• Professional experience in leading and managing external experts and consultants will be an asset.
• In-depth understanding of the industry associated to (at least) one of the sectors covered by the EIC STEP scheme (Digital & Deep Tech, Clean Technologies, Biotechnologies). This includes industry dynamics, trends, processes and procedures in bringing products to market.
• Good knowledge of the EU policies and priorities in (at least) one of the sectors covered by the EIC STEP scheme (Digital & Deep Tech, Clean Technologies, Biotechnologies).
• Understanding of the equity markets and the equity fundraising process would be an asset.
• Good computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office as well as other relevant applications (for example, industry databases).
• Strong team-mentality and motivation for personal development in the job is a must.
• Excellent knowledge of English and/or French, with a good command of the other. Knowledge of other EU languages would be an advantage.

Skills

• STEM Knowledge
• Digital Technologies
• Deep Tech
• Clean Technologies
• Biotechnologies
• High-tech Engineering
• Venture Capital
• Private Equity
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Entrepreneurship
• External Expert Management
• Industry Analysis
• Product Commercialization
• EU Policy Knowledge
• Equity Markets
• Equity Fundraising
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Industry Databases
• Technical Due Diligence
• Market Due Diligence

Languages

English, French