Selection reference: BUDG/COM/2023/1746
Function Group: Administrator
Grade range: AD5-AD7
Job title: TEAM LEADER - LEGAL OFFICER - TEAM LEADER “FINES”
Job N°: 404573
Where: Unit BUDG.C.4 - „Revenue Collection and Recovery of Debts“, Brussels
Publication deadline extended: 19.09.2023 - 12.00 (Brussels time)
We are
Unit BUDG C4 manages the revenue collection and recovery of debts of the Commission, the European Development Fund (EDF), the European External Action Service (EEAS) and a number of agencies.
The unit manages the financial aspects of competition fines, penalties and sanctions, the collection of own resources and the follow up of some 3500 debts, some 2200 of which are overdue and require detailed actions. We have extensive contacts with the Legal Service, DG COMP, but also other services of the Commission, and with debtors across the world. The team includes 26 colleagues organised into two sectors and four teams. The successful candidate would have the opportunity to develop skills and experience in the activities of all the teams of the unit.
We value colleagues with a collaborative attitude within and across teams. Our work is stimulating, multi-faceted and enjoys high visibility. It is framed by deadlines and legal and financial procedures which require an eye for detail and a high level of diligence but also a creative and flexible approach.
We propose
We propose an interesting and challenging position as Team Leader in charge of the recovery and management of competition fines and penalties, who will bring energy, strong organisational skills and team leadership capacity to this diverse and challenging post.
The Team Leader will oversee all aspects of the recovery and management of fines and penalties by ensuring the financial follow-up of the decisions of the College or the judgements of the Court of Justice imposing fines or penalties and lead a team of 3 specialised and very dedicated staff members.
This position requires important financial and legal responsibilities going from the effective enforcement of EU competition policy by ensuring the collection of competition fines currently amounting to EUR 12 billion, to the management of legal challenges linked to the Commission fining decisions, to the report to the Parliament, Council and European Court of Auditors.
The collection of fines and penalties are often of significant political relevance. These provide high visibility to the work of the team. Proven ability to analyse the financial structure of the fined undertakings and their financial statements as well as collecting accounting information is necessary. The successful candidate should be able to analyse the judgements of the Court of Justice and determine the financial and legal implications of these judgements. The candidate will interact with undertakings, often multinational, as well as their lawyers and bankers and work closely with other DGs, including DG COMP and the Legal Service.
We look for
A colleague with the following
Specialised skills and experience:
- Sound understanding of the Financial Regulation and Internal rules
- Knowledge of the mechanisms and policy / legislation behind competition fines
- Experience in financial analysis and / or auditing the annual accounts of companies
- Excellent drafting skills in English
Personal qualities:
- Forward looking, open, flexible and dynamic approach to new challenges
- Strong organisational skills ensuring an efficient implementation of recovery of fines and penalties
- Clear problem-solving approach
- Attention to detail
- Clear understanding of the political context of competition and Member States fines
Management skills:
- Ability to lead, motivate and inspire the team to reach their full potential, providing regular feedback, acknowledging success and where necessary the need for improvement
- Ability to lead by example and empower the team to adapt to new ways of working
- Ability to plan the work of the team, ensuring timely delivery and business continuity
How to apply?
Interested candidates should send their CV and motivation letter in a single PDF document together with the application form by the publication deadline to the following email address HR-BXL-TA-VACANCIES
ec [dot] europa [dot] eu (HR-BXL-TA-VACANCIES[at]ec[dot]europa[dot]eu) indicating the selection reference BUDG/TA/COM/2023/1746 in the subject.
No applications will be accepted after the publication deadline.
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