The Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) is recruiting a Head of Corporate Systems for its Information Technology Division in Paris, France. The role offers an initial 4-year contract, a monthly salary that starts between €9,442.63 and €10,972.87 depending on experience, and pay that is exempt from French income tax. It is open to citizens of the Bank's 43 Member States. At Youth Works Hub, we reviewed the full vacancy: applications close at midnight Paris time on 09 November 2026.
What Is the Council of Europe Development Bank?
The CEB is a multilateral development bank with an exclusively social mandate from its 43 member countries. It finances investment and provides technical assistance in social sectors, with a focus on the needs of vulnerable people and on the social dimensions of climate change and the environment:
🎓 Education
🩺 Health
🏠 Affordable housing
The CEB welcomes applications from qualified candidates from all backgrounds who want to contribute to impactful projects that create lasting change across Europe, while advancing the principles of sustainability, equality and social well-being.
Vacancy at a Glance
🏢 Organisation: Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB)
💼 Position: Head of Corporate Systems
🧩 Team: Information Technology Division (CS-IT), Corporate Services Directorate (CS)
📍 Location: Paris, France
📝 Initial contract: 4 years, including a one-year probationary period
📈 Grade: A3-A4
💶 Monthly salary: starts between €9,442.63 and €10,972.87 depending on experience, plus allowances, exempt from French income tax
🗣️ Languages: English and French (excellent command of one, knowledge of the other)
🌐 Nationality: citizen of one of the Bank's Member States
Where Does the Corporate Services Directorate Fit?
The Corporate Services Directorate (CS) delivers client-oriented, integrated services to optimise the work environment and enable the CEB to deliver its mandate. As a business partner, CS supports:
👥 A capable workforce that is digital and connected
🛡️ An adapted and safe working environment
✈️ Efficient travel and visa services
Within the directorate, the Information Technology Division (CS-IT) provides quality IT services and innovative information technology solutions to support the Bank's operations and fulfil its strategic objectives efficiently and effectively, continuously adapting to business needs.
What Is the Head of Corporate Systems Role?
The IT Division is seeking a senior IT manager with strong experience in corporate applications and complex transformation projects. Reporting to the Head of Information Technology, the Head of Corporate Systems will:
🧭 Set the direction for the Bank's corporate systems
🏗️ Oversee major projects
🔧 Ensure that critical applications support the Bank's needs
The role also covers day-to-day operations, budgets, contracts, external providers and the organisation of the Corporate Systems team, while advising the Head of Information Technology on priorities, risks and future developments.
Strategy, Projects and Business Partnership
🗺️ Set the direction and priorities for the Bank's corporate systems and maintain a clear roadmap in line with business needs and the IT strategy.
💡 Advise the Head of Information Technology on strategic choices, future developments, investments, resources, risks and dependencies.
🤝 Act as a trusted partner to the Directorates by understanding and, where appropriate, challenging requirements, helping simplify business processes, assessing options and agreeing clear priorities, suitable solutions and business ownership.
📚 Oversee a portfolio of complex projects, including new systems, major upgrades, business process changes and the replacement of legacy tools.
📅 Ensure projects are properly planned and delivered, with appropriate resources, budgets, risk management, documentation, testing, user preparation and change support.
🚀 Oversee major initiatives involving SAP S/4HANA, SAP SuccessFactors, SAP Concur, ServiceNow, e-signature and archiving tools, and communication platforms.
🔗 Ensure coordination across architecture, infrastructure, security, service desk and Directorates, and keep senior stakeholders informed about progress, decisions and risks.
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Managing the Corporate Systems Team
🎯 Translate the IT Division's priorities into clear objectives and work plans for the Unit and ensure timely and high-quality delivery.
👔 Manage the Unit's staff and resources, including workload planning, performance management, skills needs and continuity of key activities.
🗂️ Ensure clear roles and responsibilities and effective cooperation across staff, consultants, project managers, integrators and support providers.
🔎 Monitor progress and address issues that may affect delivery, while ensuring knowledge sharing, up-to-date documentation and appropriate back-up arrangements.
Operations, Governance and Resources
🖥️ Ensure that critical corporate applications are reliable, secure, well supported and properly documented, and that incidents, recurring problems and changes are addressed with minimal disruption to business activities.
🔐 Identify practical ways to improve systems and processes and ensure compliance with CEB standards for security, data protection, governance and audits.
📝 Oversee calls for tender and the selection of solutions and service providers, and manage relationships with software suppliers, integrators, consultants and support providers.
📃 Oversee contracts, renewals, deliverables, service levels, quality and costs, and address performance or delivery issues where necessary.
🧮 Plan and monitor the Corporate Systems multiannual budget, forecasts, commitments and expenditure, and flag budget risks early.
📊 Prepare clear briefings, recommendations, dashboards and documents for the Head of Information Technology and relevant committees and ensure follow-up of decisions and actions.
📈 Use meaningful indicators to monitor projects, service quality, risks, budgets, contracts and Unit capacity.
🌐 Maintain contacts with peers in other international organisations and financial institutions to share good practices and follow relevant IT developments.
Academic Background
🎓 An advanced university degree in information technology, computer science, information systems, engineering, business administration, project management or another relevant field.
🏅 A recognised project-management, IT service-management, enterprise applications or relevant vendor certification would be an asset.
Professional Experience the CEB Expects
⏱️ At least eight years of relevant professional experience in corporate applications, information systems or complex IT environments, preferably gained in an international organisation, financial institution or similarly regulated environment.
👥 Proven experience managing a team or organisational unit, including setting objectives, allocating work, managing performance and resources, and ensuring delivery.
🧱 Proven experience managing complex, cross-functional IT projects and application portfolios involving several business and technical teams.
🎛️ Experience coordinating internal staff, consultants, project managers, integrators, software vendors and other external providers.
🏛️ Strong knowledge of corporate systems and related business processes, ideally across several areas such as HR, Finance, Accounting, Budgeting, Purchasing, Travel and Expenses, IT service management, document and records management, or corporate communication platforms.
🧰 Good knowledge of SAP environments, particularly SAP S/4HANA, SAP SuccessFactors and SAP Concur. Experience with ServiceNow or comparable enterprise platforms would be an asset.
🛠️ Experience in application support, incident and change management, system upgrades and the delivery of new solutions.
📑 Experience with tenders, supplier and contract management, service levels, budgets and IT governance.
🎯 Ability to turn strategic objectives and business needs into clear priorities, practical plans and deliverable projects.
⚖️ Strong judgement, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess risks, make recommendations and manage several priorities.
💬 Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to explain complex technical and operational matters clearly to senior management and non-technical audiences.
✍️ Strong writing and presentation skills, together with diplomacy, discretion and the ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
Language Skills
🇬🇧 Excellent command of one of the two CEB official languages (English and French), both oral and written, and knowledge of the other, with a commitment to reach a good working level.
🗣️ Knowledge of one or more other Member State languages is an asset.
Core Competencies
🔄 Adaptability
🙋 Client Orientation
📢 Communication
✨ Innovation
🏁 Result Orientation
🤗 Team Work
Who Can Apply? Nationality Requirement
Candidates must be citizens of one of the Bank's Member States. The CEB welcomes the applications of all qualified candidates who are nationals of CEB Member States.
The Member States are: Albania, Andorra, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Holy See, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Kosovo, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Republic of Moldova, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye and Ukraine.
Contract Length and Renewal
The role starts with an initial 4-year contract, including a one-year probationary period. The contract can be renewed one or more times up to six years and can be converted into an indefinite-term contract.
How Much Does the Head of Corporate Systems Earn?
The post is at grade A3-A4. Depending on level of experience, the monthly salary range starts between €9,442.63 and €10,972.87, plus allowances based on eligibility, and it is exempt from French income tax.
📉 Appointment may be made at a lower grade, based on the qualifications and professional experience of the selected applicant.
⚖️ Grades are established without any discrimination, including gender discrimination.
📖 For more information, candidates are invited to consult the CEB Basic Salary Scale in the Benefits section of the CEB website.
Tax Exemption, Insurance and Pension
As an international financial institution, CEB remuneration is exempt from income tax in France. The offer also includes:
👪 Allowances based on family and personal situation
🏥 Medical and personal insurance
🏦 A contributory pension plan that provides either a pension or a leaving allowance
Which Allowances Can Be Included?
The exact benefit package is determined based on the selected candidate's personal situation. The allowances listed in the vacancy are:
🏡 Basic family allowance
🌍 Expatriation allowance
👶 Dependent child supplement
🧸 Additional dependent child supplement for a single-parent family
🧓 Supplement for a disabled and dependent parent
♿ Supplements for a disabled or severely disabled child
📘 Education allowance (children) for expatriate staff members
📦 Installation allowance and reimbursement of travel and removal expenses
Equal Pay, Diversity and Inclusion
The CEB rigorously applies the principle of equal pay for equivalent work. It is committed to workplace gender equality and strives to recruit suitably qualified and experienced staff without regard to gender, age, racial or ethnic origin, religion or beliefs, sexual orientation or identity, or disability.
In line with peer international financial institutions, the CEB is EDGE certified (Move level), having demonstrated its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and having been assessed against the highest global standards.
What Does the Selection Process Look Like?
The selection process includes several steps conducted online:
🎥 Digitally recorded interviews
🧪 Technical assignments
🪑 Interactive panel interviews
How to Apply
📄 Prepare your CV and a cover letter, written in English or French.
💻 Submit them through the Bank's online application system at CEB Careers.
⏰ Applications must be made before midnight Paris time on 09 November 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the salary for the CEB Head of Corporate Systems?
The monthly salary range starts between €9,442.63 and €10,972.87 depending on level of experience, plus allowances based on eligibility. The pay is exempt from French income tax, and appointment may be made at a lower grade based on qualifications and experience.
Where is the job based?
The position is based in Paris, France, in the Information Technology Division of the Corporate Services Directorate, reporting to the Head of Information Technology.
How long is the contract?
The initial contract is 4 years, including a one-year probationary period. It can be renewed one or more times up to six years and converted into an indefinite-term contract.
Who is eligible to apply?
Applicants must be citizens of one of the CEB's 43 Member States. The CEB welcomes all qualified candidates who are nationals of these countries.
How many years of experience do I need?
The CEB asks for at least eight years of relevant professional experience in corporate applications, information systems or complex IT environments, preferably in an international organisation, financial institution or similarly regulated environment, plus proven experience managing a team or organisational unit.
Which degree is required?
An advanced university degree in information technology, computer science, information systems, engineering, business administration, project management or another relevant field. A recognised project-management, IT service-management, enterprise applications or vendor certification is an asset.
Which languages do I need?
You need an excellent command of one of the two CEB official languages (English and French), both oral and written, and knowledge of the other, with a commitment to reach a good working level. Knowledge of other Member State languages is an asset.
Which systems will I work with?
The vacancy names SAP S/4HANA, SAP SuccessFactors, SAP Concur and ServiceNow, plus e-signature and archiving tools and communication platforms. Good knowledge of SAP environments is required, and ServiceNow experience is an asset.
How does the selection process work?
The process includes several online steps: digitally recorded interviews, technical assignments and interactive panel interviews.
How do I apply and in which language?
Submit your CV and a cover letter in English or French through the CEB's online application system at CEB Careers before midnight Paris time on 09 November 2026.
Deadline
⏳ 09 November 2026
Link
🔗 Apply here: https://jobs.coebank.org/job/Paris-Head-of-Corporate-Systems/1373366755/
