Function

As a member of the Portfolio Management Office (PMO), the Portfolio Analyst plays a key role in overseeing a segment of the investment portfolio. This position serves as a central point of reference for internal stakeholders, ensuring transparency, consistency, and strategic alignment across the portfolio. The role involves in-depth analysis, resource planning, and active contribution to portfolio governance and continuous improvement.

Your Key Responsibilities

Single source of truth

• Monitor and follow up on the assigned portion of the investment portfolio to maintain a comprehensive overview of status, issues, risks, and mitigation actions.
• Act as the single point of contact (SPOC) for internal stakeholders seeking information or clarification.
• Maintain and manage metadata associated with the programmes within the assigned portfolio segment.

Portfolio analysis and evaluation

• Conduct cross-programme analyses to identify risks and systemic issues at the portfolio level.
• Ensure timely and appropriate resolution of identified risks and issues.
• Perform risk assessments using probabilistic simulations and scenario analysis.
• Define and implement performance indicators to monitor and evaluate portfolio health.

Portfolio arbitration

• Collaborate with PMO colleagues to develop the annual arbitration proposal, outlining the recommended portfolio composition for the next four years.
• Ensure the proposal balances business and societal value, resource optimization, and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate the execution of actions required to implement arbitration decisions across the portfolio.

Reporting and communication

• Prepare portfolio overviews and reports tailored to the needs of various stakeholders, including governance bodies such as the Investment Portfolio Committee, Executive Committee, Board of Directors, and regulatory authorities.

Portfolio resource planning

• Consolidate and analyze resource requirements for the assigned portfolio segment, including staffing, procurement, and market capacity.
• Identify and escalate resource constraints or conflicts, and propose viable solutions.
• Maintain ongoing dialogue with functional management, Human Resources, and Procurement to align short- and long-term resource planning.

Methodoloy and Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to the definition, development, and refinement of portfolio management principles in collaboration with the Head of the PMO.
• Promote best practices and support the evolution of portfolio governance frameworks.

Your Profile

• You hold a master’s degree in a technical or economic field (or equivalent by experience).
• You bring five years' demonstrated expertise in investment portfolio management, financial analysis, reporting, and dashboard development.
• You exhibit strong analytical skills, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to work independently.
• Proficiency in advanced IT tools such as Microsoft Excel, Power Query, and Power BI is essential, as is the ability to collect, consolidate, and interpret data from a wide range of systems and stakeholders.
• This role requires a high level of credibility and the ability to collaborate effectively with senior management. An affinity for technical subjects and a solid understanding of portfolio and project management methodologies are also key requirements.
• Fluency in English and either Dutch or French is mandatory, along with at least a basic working knowledge of the other language. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills, a proactive approach, and a strong commitment to teamwork.

Offer

• Salary: a competitive salary package, allowance for representation expenses, year-end bonus, double vacation pay, meal vouchers (€8 per working day), eco-vouchers, year-end vouchers as well as bonuses based on individual and group results. 
• Insurance: group insurance, hospitalisation insurance and ambulant care insurance for the whole family. 
• Vacation: you will be entitled to 20 vacation days, 12 additional vacation days and 3 exempt days (after 1 year of employment) and up to 5 long-service days (1 day for every 3 years in employment). 
• Communication: you will be given an iPhone, a phone subscription (for work and private use) and a laptop with internet reimbursement. 
• Mobility: we will offer you a company car and public transport or a mobility budget. 
• Interest subsidies: after you have been with Elia for 5 years, Elia Engineering will be able to offer you a subsidy to reduce the interest charges on your mortgage loan. This will only be possible if the mortgage loan was taken out when you were already an Elia employee. 
• Elia shares: Elia will give you the opportunity to subscribe to shares with a discount of 16.66% on the average share price. 

Location

Léon Monnoyerkaai 3, 1000 Brussel

This office is easily accessible by public transport, a 5-minute walk from Schaarbeek station.

We also operate a hybrid work policy that allows you to combine working in the office and at home.