Job Description & Summary

Our State Aid Team is responsible for project based consulting and advisory services for our broad portfolio of clients. Team of professional consultants is accountable for drafting proposals on behalf of our clients, preparing schemes for various interesting investment projects and dealing with additional tasks regarding our clients needs.

We are seeking an experienced consultant to join our specialized team of professionals focusing on providing advisory services regarding State Aid Schemes, EU funds or various investments. 

You will work in a dynamic and interesting environment in the area of consulting; participating on interesting investment projects and providing advisory services for public authorities.

Other skills and responsibilities will include:

Application of European State Aid rules (GBER, CEEAG, Regional Aid Guidelines)

Drafting application forms (IPCEI, Innovation Fund, LIFE, CEF, Recovery and Resilience Plan, ESIF etc.)

Preparing a state aid scheme(s) and understanding of the legal and timing implications

Preparing materials for notification to the European Commission

Drafting calls for proposals, considering the typical components of the calls for - proposals, such as defining the scope, objectives, eligibility criteria, selection criteria, intensity aid, etc. and elaborating support guidelines for beneficiaries

Fulfilling reporting and monitoring project obligations

Providing advisory services to public authorities

Analyzing data and data management

Cooperate in running the State Aid team and assisting junior colleagues in their professional growth

What we expect from you

University degree in economics, law, finance, or technical engineering (e.g. civil engineering)

Minimum 3-5 years of experience in European and national State Aid legislation.

Strong understanding of EU funds, State Aid mechanisms, and legal aspects.

Fluent in English (written & oral); proficiency in other languages is advantageous.

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and presentation skills.

Ability to lead projects, organize work, and allocate tasks efficiently.

Excellent client-facing skills with an ability to build trusted relationships and understand client needs.

Experience with PowerPoint and Excel.

Nice to have

Development/ design of various financial instruments, deployment of financial instruments, product development of energy efficiency financial instruments co-financed by ESIF/EIB etc.

ESG area of expertise

Project financial modeling

Benefits you can enjoy while working at PwC:

Financial Rewards: Benefit from regular salary reviews, performance bonuses and other special bonuses. Enjoy meal contributions and a cafeteria benefit system offering personalized choices.

Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Enjoy our hybrid working policy, flexible working hours, 2 extra days off during Christmas along with Sick-days. Every minute of your extra work is valued and compensated.

Career Development: Engage in tailored internal and external training programs as well as structured career development plan.

Health & Well-being: Access premium benefits such as office massages, a Multisport card, and medical center membership. Take advantage of our Well-being and Work-Life Coaching program.

Supportive Culture: Participate in teambuilding activities and social events and join our employee referral program. Experience a culture with regular feedback and a supportive environment.

Global Opportunities: Seize the opportunity for international assignments and work on diverse projects with international clients. Explore the world while working with the possibility of working from abroad.

Extra perks: Use various discounts at partner companies such as cars, health care, beauty, culture or others. Transfer up to 4 telephone numbers at discounted rates.

Wage (gross): starting from 2800€ ((+ salary review, interesting company benefits, the salary is negotiable based on experience and proven seniority)

Place of work: Bratislava with occasional home office 

Contract type: full time 

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