Purpose of Job

The Analyst contributes to all phases of the project cycle, including project origination, structuring, execution, implementation and monitoring. The Analyst will take responsibility for those tasks assigned to him/her by the operation leader or more senior members of the project team, or more senior bankers. The tasks may include undertaking comprehensive due diligence, including financial, market, integrity and EBRD policy compliance, as well as effective post-signing implementation and monitoring. The Analyst carries out these tasks as part of a project team under the guidance of an operation leader or under the supervision/guidance of more senior bankers.

The Analyst role is dedicated to the EU Banks and Structured Finance Team. The Team covers Financial Institutions investments (including equity and debt across the capital structure, DCM operations) in the European Union and Structured Finance products (including but not limited to covered bonds, securitisations, DPRs, guarantee programmes) across all Countries of Operations.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

1. Structuring and Execution

• Work as a project team member on transactions, contributing to all aspects of project structuring and execution, including comprehensive research and analysis of background materials, market information and financial performance data; analyse and evaluate potential risks related to the proposed project, including analysis of financial statements, preparing and updating financial models and financial projections.
• Assist with the preparation of internal project documentation, including approval project memoranda, financial analysis, financial models, draft term sheets, presentations, etc. as and when required;
• As may be requested, assist with the communication with other internal units of the Bank, client counterparts and other stakeholders at the operational level, such as preparing draft correspondence, presentations, and following up on internal emails;
• Ensure that all tasks assigned to the Analyst are completed within the specified time frames to a high standard and in line with the policies, procedures and objectives of the Bank.

2. Portfolio Monitoring, Value Creation and Reporting

• As requested by the operation leader, a senior banker or a Portfolio Manager, undertake assigned tasks relating to the implementation and monitoring of all projects to which the Analyst is assigned to, including compliance with project agreements and Bank procedures related to disbursement; monitoring of progress of the project implementation and financial performance of the client; assessing evolving risk factors and monitoring and assessing covenant compliance.
• As requested by the operation leader or more senior member of the project team, prepare timely and comprehensive monitoring reports and include recommendations for corrective actions where required and ensure these proposed corrective actions and recommendations are brought to the attention of the operation leader or more senior team members;
• As a project team member, perform other such tasks as may be assigned by the operation leader or more senior team members.

3. Business Development

• Assist, as required, with marketing, origination and business development efforts.

The responsibilities of the Analyst are designed to allow him/her to progressively undertake more complex tasks, develop transaction expertise and build the scope of responsibilities based on acquired experience and expertise.

Qualifications, Skills, Experience & Knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree. Master’s degree preferred or equivalent experience in the areas of expertise.
• Professional qualification such as ACA, CFA, ACCA, or CIMA are desirable.
• Quantitative/numerical skills are critical with the ability to interpret financial information and to design and use financial and equity valuation models.
• Credit analysis skills, with the ability to interpret accounts, understanding local and international accounting principles and practice of credit analysis.
• Computer literacy, conversant with Microsoft Office and spread sheet packages including financial analysis and modelling modules.
• Good understanding of relevant EBRD systems and processes.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member and to deadlines and under time pressure.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Relevant financial industry experience from an investment or commercial bank, private equity firm, asset management firm, or auditing/financial consulting firm operating to international standards.
• Practical experience of participating in transactions through the full project life cycle is desirable.
• Exposure to FI sector and bank credit and equity analysis and /or capital market is desirable

What is it like to work at the EBRD?

Our agile and innovative approach is what makes life at the EBRD a unique experience! You will be part of a pioneering and diverse international organisation, and use your talents to make a real difference to people’s lives and help shape the future of the regions we invest in.

The EBRD environment provides you with:

• Varied, stimulating and engaging work that gives you an opportunity to interact with a wide range of experts in the financial, political, public and private sectors across the regions we invest in;
• A working culture that embraces inclusion and celebrates diversity;
• An environment that places sustainability, equality and digital transformation at the heart of what we do.

Diversity is one of the Bank’s core values which are at the heart of everything it does. A diverse workforce with the right knowledge and skills enables connection with our clients, brings pioneering ideas, energy and innovation. The EBRD staff is characterised by its rich diversity of nationalities, cultures and opinions and we aim to sustain and build on this strength. As such, the EBRD seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities and works in an inclusive environment. The EBRD encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of the EBRD member countries to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities. As an inclusive employer, we promote flexible working and expecting our employee to attend the office 50% of their working time.