Associate Banker

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 working with client counterparts, consultants, and other parties. Primary driver of scope and quality of project due diligence, including financial, market, integrity and EBRD policy compliance. Prepare internal project documentation, including approval project memoranda, financial models, draft term sheets, and presentations, as required. Design and process technical cooperation assistance as TC operation leader, ensuring that TC processing and approval aligns with the approval schedule of related investment projects or policy dialogue initiatives. Ensure all tasks are completed within specified time frames to a high standard and in line with the Bank’s policies, procedures and objectives. Portfolio Monitoring, Value Creation and Reporting: Take responsibility for implementation and monitoring of all projects assigned to the Associate Banker, including compliance with project agreements and Bank procedures related to disbursement; monitor project implementation and financial performance; assess evolving risk factors and covenant compliance. Prepare timely, comprehensive monitoring reports with recommendations for corrective actions, bringing them to the attention of senior team members. Ensure effective implementation and monitoring of TC assignments, compliance with donor reporting requirements and operational objectives, and quality of all reports. As a project team member perform all tasks assigned by the operation leader and provide constructive advice, guidance and supervision to junior members. Business Development: Assist, as required, with marketing and business development efforts. The responsibilities of the Associate Banker are designed to allow for the development of transaction expertise and expansion of responsibilities, leading to assuming the role of an operation leader on standard, non‑complex transactions. In such cases, the Associate Banker's accountabilities and responsibilities would be increased to undertake a role of an operation leader under the supervision of more senior bankers or the Team Director. Qualifications and Skills Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree preferred or equivalent experience in the relevant areas. Professional qualification such as ACA, CFA, ACCA or CIMA desirable. Strong quantitative and numerical skills with the ability to interpret financial information and design and use financial models. Credit analysis skills, with the ability to interpret accounts and understand local and international accounting principles and practices. Computer literacy, conversant with Microsoft Office and spreadsheet packages including financial analysis and modelling modules. Excellent understanding of relevant systems and processes. Ability to work effectively as part of a team, meet deadlines and work under time pressure. Excellent written and oral communication skills in English. Good command of the local or country language is an advantage. Experience and 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. Practical experience participating in transactions through the full project life cycle. Exposure to industry and/or country experience. Ensure that all tasks are completed within specified time frames to a high standard and in line with the Bank’s policies, procedures and objectives. 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, making a real difference to people’s lives and shaping the future of the regions we invest in. Our values – inclusiveness, innovation, trust, responsibility – guide everything we do. The EBRD environment provides you with Varied, stimulating and engaging work that gives you an opportunity to interact with a wide range of experts across sectors. A culture that embraces inclusion and celebrates diversity. A hybrid workplace offering flexibility based on trust and connectedness. An environment that prioritises sustainability, equality and digital transformation. A workplace that prioritises employee wellbeing and offers a comprehensive suite of competitive benefits. Diversity is one of the Bank’s core values. The EBRD encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of EBRD member countries to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious, cultural background, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, socio‑economic background or disability. In line with EUBE EEO obligations, the company is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr