Analyst, SME F&D

Requisition ID: 35161

Office Country: United Kingdom

Office City: London

Division: Banking Sectors

Contract Type: Regular

Posting End Date: 26/11/2024

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 the tasks assigned to them by the operation leader or more senior members of the project team, which 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 the operation leader or under the supervision of more senior bankers. The role is dedicated to the Small Business Initiative Finance & Development Group (the “Group”), responsible for delivering the Small Business Initiative (“SBI”), a Bank-wide strategic initiative dedicated to support and develop EBRD’s SME business.

The Analyst will be performing different tasks and functions in support of senior members of the team, providing support in the implementation of the SBI agenda through active participation in its different banking and advisory streams of work (e.g., Star Venture which supports start-ups, Supply Chain Solutions Framework which provides supply chain solutions, etc.).

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 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 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 policy dialogue initiative.
• Assist with communication with other internal units of the Bank, clients, 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 quality and in line with the policies, procedures, and objectives of the Bank.

• 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 of the project and financial performance of the client, assessing evolving risk factors and monitoring covenant compliance.
• Prepare timely and comprehensive draft monitoring reports and include recommendations for corrective actions where required and ensure these are brought to the attention of more senior team members.
• Assist with the effective implementation and monitoring of TC assignments including communication with TC clients, monitoring of TC fund usage, preparation and filing of relevant TC progress and completion reports.

The responsibilities of the Analyst are designed to allow the Analyst to progressively undertake more complex tasks and build the scope of responsibilities based on acquired experience and expertise.

Qualifications & Skills / Experience & Knowledge

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree. Master’s degree preferred or equivalent experience in the areas of expertise.
• Professional qualification such as ACA, CFA, ACCA, or CIMA desirable.
• Quantitative/numerical skills with the ability to interpret financial information and design and use financial 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 spreadsheet packages including financial analysis and modelling modules.
• Good understanding of relevant systems and processes.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member and to deadlines and under time pressure.
• Good written and oral communication skills in English.
• Good command over the local/country language is an advantage.

Experience & Knowledge:

• Relevant financial industry experience from an investment or commercial bank, private equity firm, asset management firm, auditing/financial consulting firm operating to international standards, or development finance.
• Exposure to industry/country experience.

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;
• 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. 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 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.

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.

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