Overview
The Analyst contributes to all phases of the project cycle, including project origination, structuring, execution, implementation and monitoring. The Analyst will take responsibility for tasks assigned by the operation leader or more senior members of the project team, including comprehensive due diligence (financial, market, integrity and EBRD policy compliance) and effective post-signing implementation and monitoring. The Analyst works as part of a project team under the guidance of the operation leader or more senior bankers.
Accountabilities & Responsibilities
Under the guidance of the operation leader or a more senior banker:
Structuring and Execution
- Work as a project team member on transactions, contributing to all aspects of project structuring and execution, including 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 designing and processing of technical co-operation assistance, including preparation of terms of reference and internal approval documentation, to support the related investment project or related policy dialogue initiative.
- As requested, assist with communication with other internal units of the Bank, clients and other stakeholders at the operational level (e.g., preparing draft correspondence, presentations, and following up on internal emails).
- Ensure that all tasks assigned to the Analyst are completed within the specified timeframes to a high quality and in line with the Bank’s policies, procedures and objectives.
Portfolio Monitoring, Value Creation and Reporting
- As requested by the operation leader or a Portfolio Manager, undertake assigned tasks relating to the implementation and monitoring of projects, including compliance with project agreements and Bank procedures related to disbursement, monitoring of progress and financial performance of the client; assess evolving risk factors and monitor covenant compliance.
- Prepare timely and comprehensive draft monitoring reports as requested, including recommendations for corrective actions where required, and ensure these actions and recommendations are brought to the attention of more senior team members.
- Under the supervision of a TC operation leader, assist with the effective implementation and monitoring of TC assignments, including communication with TC clients, monitoring of TC fund usage, and preparation and filing of relevant TC progress and completion reports to support donor reporting requirements and operational objectives.
The responsibilities of the Analyst are designed to progressively undertake more complex tasks and expand responsibility as experience and expertise grow.
Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree preferred or equivalent experience in the area of expertise.
- Professional qualification such as ACA, CFA, ACCA, or CIMA desirable.
- Quantitative/numerical skills; ability to interpret financial information and design/use financial models; ability to construct financial models and projections is desirable.
- Credit analysis skills with the ability to interpret accounts and understand local and international accounting principles and practice of credit analysis.
- Computer literacy; proficient with Microsoft Office and spreadsheet packages including financial analysis and modelling modules.
- Good understanding of relevant systems and processes.
- Ability to work effectively as a team member and meet deadlines under time pressure.
- Languages: fluent English; fluent French and Arabic are highly desirable.
Experience & Knowledge
- 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.
- Exposure to industry/country experience.
- Geographic experience: Africa; work experience in the following African countries is highly desirable: Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, Benin, Cote d’Ivoire, Senegal, Ghana, Nigeria and Kenya.
What is it like to work at the EBRD? / About 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.
At EBRD, our values — Inclusiveness, Innovation, Trust, and Responsibility — are at the heart of how we work. We bring these to life through our Workplace Behaviours: listening well and speaking up, collaborating smartly, acting decisively with full commitment, and simplifying to amplify our impact. These principles shape our culture and define our success. We seek individuals who share these values and are committed to embedding them in their daily work, fostering a positive and high-performing environment.
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; our workforce reflects a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, bringing fresh ideas, energy and innovation and enhancing our ability to serve our clients, shareholders and counterparties.
- A hybrid workplace offering flexibility to teams and individuals, based on trust, flexibility and connectedness.
- An environment that places sustainability, equality and digital transformation at the heart of what we do.
- A workplace that prioritises employee wellbeing and provides a comprehensive suite of competitive benefits.
Diversity is one of the Bank’s core values; 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 race, ethnic or religious background, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, socio-economic background or disability.
Please note that due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to provide detailed feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted.
We offer:
We believe that hard work deserves great rewards. We offer competitive base salaries and annual performance-based bonuses. Permanent staff can enjoy additional benefits such as medical insurance, generous and flexible annual leave options, retirement benefits, reduced gym membership rates and staff discounts at a wide array of retailers. We recognise the challenges of working far from home, so if you move from another country to take up a post with us, we’ll help by providing ongoing assistance and relocation allowance.
Seniority level
Employment type
Job function
- Finance
- Industries: Banking and Financial Services
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