About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Principal to lead our Integrity Screening & Research Unit at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). In this pivotal role, you will oversee a team responsible for customer and transactional screening (including Sanctions, PEPs, and adverse media) to ensure compliance with our Integrity Due Diligence Guidelines. You will lead a team of 2-10 analysts, working collaboratively with various banking and portfolio teams, and ensure the delivery of accurate, timely screening across a diverse portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead operational delivery, managing screening and research due diligence processes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, focusing on operational efficiency and compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business engagements while mitigating integrity risks.
• Oversee training and mentoring of team members, ensuring high performance and service standards.
• Represent the screening unit to senior stakeholders across the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd lines of defence.
• Support strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing screening practices using advanced technology and automation.

Key Requirements

• University degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience.
• Proven experience in operational leadership, managing high-volume screening activities.
• Expertise in KYC/AML processes, including the use of industry-recognized screening tools.
• Strong problem-solving and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across multiple departments.
• Experience with driving operational improvements, including the use of automation and AI tools.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement techniques and delivering team transformations.

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.

Please note, that due to the high volume of applications received, we regret to inform you that we are unable to provide detailed feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted (for further consideration).