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🇸🇰 Senior Consultant - State Aid & EU Funds

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Bratislava, Slovakia
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Senior Consultant – State Aid & EU Funds

About the Team and Role

Our State Aid & EU Funds team delivers consulting and advisory projects for both public and private sector clients – from designing state aid schemes and drafting applications for grant mechanisms (IPCEI, Innovation Fund, LIFE, CEF, HORIZON, RRF, ESIF) to notifications and compliance monitoring.

We are looking for a Senior Consultant/Manager who will take over an established agenda, ensure quality and oversight, and strengthen our advisory and business development approach.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead a portfolio of projects in the area of state aid and EU funds – from scoping and solution design to implementation and quality assurance.
  • Take ownership of the agenda and streamline delivery – set clear delegation, control points, and standards to ensure no technical details or connections are missed (QA, peer review, checklists, methodologies).
  • Proactively identify issues and develop practical solutions to ensure the smooth progress of projects and client satisfaction.
  • Advisory leadership – create solutions with added value (schemes, aid intensity, instrument suitability, timing, compliance vs. business objectives).
  • Perform detailed market, financial, competitive, and regulatory environment analyses to support the design and evaluation of state aid schemes and grant applications.
  • Prepare, compile, and deliver high-quality outputs in the form of analyses, reports, or studies for use internally and by clients.
  • Support financial modeling and data analytics to underpin decision-making processes.
  • Regulatory expertise and application of rules: GBER, CEEAG, Regional Aid Guidelines; preparation of materials for European Commission notifications.
  • Grants and calls for proposals – design and evaluate applications (IPCEI, Innovation Fund, LIFE, CEF, HORIZON, RRF, ESIF), draft calls and guidelines for beneficiaries.
  • Reporting & monitoring – establish processes for compliance obligations, data collection, and data management.
  • Lead and develop the team – coach senior consultants and juniors, aiming for team independence rather than micro-management.
  • Business development & Sales – build pipeline, lead proposals and pitches, develop client relationships, and cross-sell within the firm.
  • Stakeholder management – collaborate with public authorities, corporate clients, and technology partners.
  • Effectively manage projects and communicate at the top management level of client organizations to align outputs with expectations.
  • Utilize data visualization and analytics tools such as Power BI, Tableau, alongside PowerPoint and Excel, to support data presentation and effective communication of analyses and results.
  • Travel – occasional visits to clients across Slovakia and CEE (team base in Bratislava).

What We Expect

  • 5+ years of relevant experience, combining senior-level responsibilities with proven experience in managing people and/or projects.
  • Strong knowledge of EU and national state aid legislation (GBER, CEEAG, RAG) and proven experience with grant mechanisms (IPCEI, Innovation Fund, LIFE, CEF, HORIZON, RRF, ESIF).
  • Advisory mindset – ability to connect regulation, financing, and client business goals; design abstract technical solutions and strategic roadmaps.
  • Experience in preparing and interpreting market and financial analyses as well as working with visualization and data tools (Power BI, Tableau).
  • Proven capability to identify problems early and proactively propose efficient solutions.
  • Excellent project leadership and client communication skills, including interactions with senior and top management.
  • Education: economics/finance/law/technical fields; technical or engineering background preferred (ability to interpret technical project parameters and translate them into schemes and compliance).
  • Excellent analytical, presentation, and client-facing skills; proficiency in PowerPoint & Excel.
  • Languages: fluent English (written & spoken); Slovak strongly preferred for managerial level (advantage for direct work with public authorities).
  • Team player and partner – able to build trust, share responsibilities, and provide constructive feedback.
  • In today’s workplace, familiarity with AI tools like ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, and Power BI is valuable. We seek someone who uses AI to enhance productivity, supports decision-making with AI insights, embraces continuous learning, and balances human judgment with data. No AI expertise required—just a willingness to embrace technology as an enabler, not a threat.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with financial instruments design/deployment (ESIF/EIB), product development for energy efficiency/climate, and ESG expertise.

Work Model

  • Hybrid (flexible), but regular presence in Bratislava and client visits is highly encouraged for effective project leadership and business development.

What We Offer

  • Work on interesting projects with multinational teams and engage with top-tier clients and regulators.
  • Strong expert community and room for fast growth to (Senior) Manager/Lead.
  • Opportunity to lead high-visibility projects with regulators and top investors.
  • Support for BD (marketing, tender assistance) and a robust delivery ecosystem.

Success in 6–12 Months

  • Fully taken over and stabilized portfolio with QA processes and no loss of detail.
  • Built pipeline (specific targets to be agreed internally).
  • Independent team handling routine delivery; you focus on advisory, key decisions, and quality.

Benefits You Can Enjoy While Working

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 a hybrid working policy and flexible working hours.
  • Receive Sick Days.
  • Every minute of your extra work is valued and compensated.

Career Development:

  • Engage in tailored internal and external training programs.
  • Benefit from a structured career development plan.
  • Take advantage of discounts of up to 30% on internationally recognized certifications and qualifications from leading organizations.

Health & Well-being:

  • Access premium benefits such as physiotherapy consultations, a Multisport card, and medical center membership.
  • Take advantage of the Well-being and Work-Life Coaching program.

Supportive Culture:

  • Participate in teambuilding activities and social events.
  • Join the employee referral program.
  • Experience a culture with regular feedback and a supportive environment.

Global Opportunities:

  • Seize opportunities 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 for cars, health care, beauty, culture, and more.
  • Transfer up to 4 telephone numbers at discounted rates. XTPW0826
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