Purpose of Job

The Assistant Analyst is responsible for assisting the OAD teams with banking and legal processes while also providing general administrative support when required. This role involves dealing with colleagues of all levels throughout the Bank and will work alongside experienced OAD staff to learn and develop knowledge in the monitoring and control functions of the team. The incumbent will ultimately work towards managing a small portfolio of up to 60 simple operations under supervision from senior team members.

Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Set up operations for signed Banking products in the IAM, creating the deal structure and the relevant monitoring and control aspects
• Monitor the upload of covenant reporting from ClientNet and update the bank’s systems as required, liaising with external and internal stakeholders
• Liaise with managers in OAD for assistance in maintaining and clearing covenants
• Assist the team with disbursements and waivers, amendments and consents to gain knowledge and experience on all products covered by the relevant team
• Work towards managing a portfolio of up to 60 simple operations undertaking all tasks relating to those operations under supervision from the AD or Principal team members
• Perform regular reviews and updates to IAM pthe ortfolio ensuring data is kept in line with other Bank systems such as DTM and Summit amongst others.
• Other administrative tasks as assigned by the Associate Director

Continuous Improvement:

• Be a ‘team player’ in a department responsible for creating a ‘best in class’ operational function
• Support the identification and implementation associated with driving improved efficiencies in OSM with a view to enhancing the overall service experience – timeliness, quality, engagement etc.
• Demonstrate self-awareness of personal and broader operational metrics, identifying opportunities to improve (either personally or collectively)

Operational Standards, Risk, Control & Governance:

• Be a part of a culture where team members are indirectly responsible for the quality of their output, ensuring adherence to established quality/assurance targets
• Help support the broader improvement of OSMs control environment
• Ensure that new processes and practices are conducted in line with quality standards, applicable standards/policies and relevant legislation

Service Management & Third Party Management:

• In delivering day-to-day operational activity, conform to established service levels and standards
• Where necessary, work in a collaborative manner with other colleagues/teams involved in a hybrid service model

Stakeholder Management:

• Works collaboratively with colleagues to facilitate operational outcomes that adhere to established service levels
• Be an ambassador for OSM across other departments by delivering outstanding operational outcomes

Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications

Academic Qualifications:

• Preferably a Bachelor’s degree in business, finance or law, from a leading university in a country of operations
• Excellent command of written and spoken English
• Knowledge of another language both written and spoken would be useful

Experience/Knowledge:

• General banking, legal and credit skills as well as knowledge of the Bank’s products especially equities, funds, bonds, grants, and bi-lateral, syndicated, and parallel loans
• Proven administrative / operations experience
• Commercial orientation and awareness
• Attention to detail, analytical skills, and multi-tasking, and prioritisation skills
• Strong team player, with the ability to work highly efficiently and to handle simultaneous assignments involving a wide range of bank-wide contacts
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills at all levels in a multicultural environment
• Ability to work to tight deadlines is essential

Technical Skills:

• Computer literate: Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint

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.