Analyst, Infrastructure Eurasia

Job Posting Organization:
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is a leading international financial institution established in 199

• The EBRD's mission is to foster the transition towards open market-oriented economies and to promote private and entrepreneurial initiative in countries from Central Europe to Central Asia. The organization operates in over 30 countries and employs thousands of professionals dedicated to improving the economic landscape of the regions it serves. The EBRD is known for its commitment to sustainability, inclusiveness, and innovation, making it a pivotal player in the development of infrastructure and financial markets across its member countries.

Job Overview:
The Analyst position within the Infrastructure Eurasia Team at EBRD is a critical role that contributes to all phases of the project cycle. This includes project origination, structuring, execution, implementation, and monitoring. The Analyst will be responsible for tasks assigned by the operation leader or senior project team members, which may involve conducting comprehensive due diligence, ensuring compliance with EBRD policies, and facilitating effective post-signing implementation and monitoring. The Analyst will work closely with a project team, focusing on infrastructure projects across the Eurasian region, particularly in Turkey, Central Asia, Mongolia, and the Caucasus. The role requires a strong emphasis on research, data gathering, credit analysis, and financial modeling, all aimed at supporting the Bank's operational objectives and ensuring successful project outcomes.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Analyst's duties include working as a project team member on transactions, contributing to project structuring and execution, conducting comprehensive research and analysis of market information and financial performance data, and evaluating potential risks associated with proposed projects. The Analyst will assist in designing technical cooperation assistance, preparing terms of reference, and ensuring effective communication with internal units, clients, and stakeholders. Additionally, the Analyst will undertake tasks related to portfolio monitoring, value creation, and reporting, including compliance with project agreements, preparing monitoring reports, and assisting with the implementation of technical cooperation assignments. The responsibilities are designed to allow the Analyst to progressively take on more complex tasks and expand their scope of responsibilities based on experience and expertise.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree, with a Master's degree preferred or equivalent experience in relevant fields. Professional qualifications such as ACA, CFA, ACCA, or CIMA are desirable. Strong quantitative and numerical skills are essential, along with the ability to interpret financial information and design financial models. Candidates should have credit analysis skills, familiarity with local and international accounting principles, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and spreadsheet software for financial analysis and modeling. The ability to work effectively as part of a team, meet deadlines, and communicate well in English is crucial. Relevant experience in the financial industry, particularly in investment or commercial banking, private equity, asset management, or auditing/financial consulting, is required, with exposure to infrastructure being advantageous.

Educational Background:
The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, with a Master's degree being preferred. Candidates with equivalent experience in finance, economics, or related disciplines will also be considered. Professional qualifications such as ACA, CFA, ACCA, or CIMA are highly regarded and can enhance a candidate's profile for this role.

Experience:
Candidates should have relevant financial industry experience, ideally from an investment or commercial bank, private equity firm, asset management firm, or auditing/financial consulting firm that operates to international standards. Experience in credit analysis, financial modeling, and exposure to infrastructure projects is desirable. Familiarity with the Eurasian region and its specific challenges and opportunities will be beneficial for this role.

Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory, with good written and oral communication skills. A good command of the local language in the countries where projects are based is considered an advantage, as it can facilitate better communication with local stakeholders and clients.

Additional Notes:
This is a full-time position with a regular contract type. The contract length is not specified, but the posting end date for applications is 19/10/202

• The EBRD promotes a hybrid workplace that offers flexibility and emphasizes employee wellbeing. The organization values diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background.