Christopher De Vreese Email & Phone Number

Luxembourg

Luxembourg

· Taking end to end responsibility for the identification, appraisal approval and signature of suitable projects in order to develop a portfolio of operations (loans/investments) in line with the Bank’s objectives and guidelines, and ensure the consistent application of EIB policies and procedures· Establishing and developing business relations with key external parties (e.g. government representatives promoters, local authorities, EU institutions, financial institutions, other EU institutions, etc.) in order to develop the project portfolio and acquire new operations, build co-operation and stay abreast of best practice· Implementing policies and proposing initiatives in investment operations and making suggestions to improve key operational processes · Provide input in the strategy development process for EIB operations in assigned countries, in line with the objectives and guidelines of the Bank’s External Mandates in general and for the Global Partner's region in particular

Luxembourg

• Providing Operational Support to Loan Officers in working on projects in Eastern Africa (Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, DRC)• Identifying and managing projects in the Central African Region project portfolio• Undertaking project identification and appraisal missions for infrastructure projects in Central Africa (i.e. Cameroon, Gabon, Sao Tome e Principe, Angola)• Managing client relationships with Government counterparts and development finance institutions• Developing blending applications for Investment grants and Technical Assistance (Blending) through the EU Africa Investment Facility • Coordinating with the bank's internal services (legal, technical, risk, compliance department) on project preparation • Preparing, negotiating, amending finance contracts

Luxembourg

• Supporting the Loan Officers for India and China in all segments of the EIB Loan Cycle from upstream 'Project Appraisal' processes to downstream 'Project Monitoring' Processes.• Allocating and Disbursing Framework Loans for renewable energy projects in India• Developing grant applications in tandem with upcoming projects. • Researching and Authoring Financial Reports on proposed counterpart financial institutions• Consulting with appropriate EIB services and external clients on disbursements, allocations, and document requirements.• Helping Loan Officers to develop new financial instruments and terms of financial contracts• Producing Concept Note on the set up of an execution agency for project implementation• Managing the legal and/or technical documents and information needed to satisfy the different CPs pertaining to finance contracts• Assisted on appraisal and contract negotiation mission

New Delhi Area, India

Working as stagiaire in the Environment, Energy, Climate Change and Urbanisation Section• Co-organising and hosting an event with the Indian National Water Mission(Indo-European Water Forum)• Providing assistance in the development of Terms of Reference for Partnership Instruments (Urbanisation Policy Support Facility, Resource Efficiency Support Facility, Indo-EU Water PSF)• Coordinating with Stakeholders on Indo-EU Water Partnership (G2G) and Platform (B2G) creation• Monthly Environment, Energy and Climate Change Newsletter• Writing Reports on Climate Change Issues and environment related events• Liaising with Indian Government on Environmental Issues

Bangkok Metropolitan Area, Thailand

Activities undertaken during internship: (Project and Operational Oriented Tasks)• Planning the establishment of a knowledge-base platform focusing on key market access and regulatory information for European SMEs. Focus on enhancing market-entry and promoting trade and investment from European SMEs into Thai and ASEAN markets. Tasks included: (Preparation of a concept note, diagnostic kit for European SMEs, 'User' satisfaction tool, action fiche for EABC Annual Work Plan 2015)• Researching and Collating Key economic data on trade and investment between Europe and Thailand: (Including- TRIPS, Trade Policy Reviews for EU/Thailand, Market Access Information)• Preparing meeting minutes and required documents for EABC Meetings• Assisting in the establishment of EABC Procurement and Event Contract Databases.

Brussels Area, Belgium

Part-Time work centered around event hostessing and public relations. Worked on English & French speaking events.Tasks: (Meet&Greet, Registration, Info-Desk,Set-up and dismantling coordination, Bar Staff, Press-room)Examples of Events:Tomorrowland Festival 2013European Job Day 2013European Business Summit 2013Corporate and Staff PartiesHomepage: http://www.proteine.be/en/

Master'S Degree, Ma Globalisation And Multinational Corporation, 1.1

The MA Globalisation and Multinational Corporations (GMC) programme is designed for those engaged in, or aspiring to, professional careers.

Bachelor'S Degree, Business Administration And Management, International Business And Finance, Honours

Activities and Societies: Football Team Certification Received: September 2014 Principal subjects: Logistics, Computer Management.

Bachelor'S Degree, International Business

Activities and Societies: BCG Strategy Cup 2013 1 Year Erasmus for International Business Degree

High School, European Baccalaureate

Activities and Societies: Rugby Team (2007-2010) Model European Parliament Brussels (2008) Model United Nations of Munich (2009) Name.