Intern

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

• Its mission is to promote the transition to market economies and to foster private and entrepreneurial initiatives in countries across Europe, Asia, and beyond. The EBRD operates in over 30 countries and employs a diverse workforce of approximately 2,000 employees. The organization is committed to sustainable development and aims to support the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to enhance financial inclusion and economic development in emerging markets.

Job Overview:
The intern will work under the supervision of the Financial Products team within the SME Finance & Development Group. The primary purpose of this role is to support joint advisory and finance programs aimed at enhancing SME development and financial inclusion. The intern will be involved in various tasks including data gathering, research, and providing background information for project preparation and monitoring. Additionally, the intern will assist team members in fundraising efforts to mobilize resources from bilateral and multilateral donors, organize events and workshops, coordinate between different teams and external consultants, and prepare outreach materials and briefings as needed. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the financial sector while contributing to meaningful projects that impact SMEs in emerging markets.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the development of blended finance products aimed at supporting SME development and financial inclusion.
• Conduct data gathering and research to provide background information for project preparation and monitoring.
• Assist in fundraising efforts to mobilize adequate resources from bilateral and multilateral donors.
• Organize and support the management of upcoming events or workshops in the EBRD region of operation.
• Facilitate active coordination between different teams within the EBRD and with external consultants.
• Prepare outreach materials and ad-hoc briefings as required.
• Draft specific portions of EBRD documents and correspondence as assigned.
• Undertake ad hoc assignments as requested by supervisors.

Required Qualifications:

• A passion for learning and growing within the EBRD.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Proven analytical and numerical skills.
• Very good written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including effective communication abilities.
• Ability to work well within a team and independently.
• Relevant experience in business finance or related fields ranging from 6 months to 3 years.
• A good relevant degree from a leading university, preferably in Economics, Finance, Business, or Development Studies.
• Computer literacy and a good understanding of financial inclusion issues affecting SMEs in emerging markets. 1
• Some relevant commercial experience is desirable.

Educational Background:
Candidates should possess a good relevant degree from a leading university, ideally in fields such as Economics, Finance, Business, or Development Studies. This educational background will provide the necessary foundation for understanding the complexities of financial products and SME development.

Experience:
The position requires candidates to have between 6 months to 3 years of relevant experience in business finance or related fields. This experience will help the intern to effectively contribute to the team's objectives and understand the dynamics of financial inclusion and SME development.

Languages:
The mandatory language for this position is English, with strong written and verbal communication skills required. While not mandatory, proficiency in additional languages may be considered an asset, particularly those relevant to the EBRD's operational regions.

Additional Notes:
This internship is a 6-month contract position specifically available for Japanese nationals. The EBRD promotes a flexible working environment, expecting employees to attend the office 50% of their working time. The organization values diversity and inclusion, encouraging all qualified candidates from EBRD member countries to apply, regardless of their background. Due to the high volume of applications, the EBRD may not provide detailed feedback to candidates who are not shortlisted.