Associate Banker

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

• Its mission is to foster the transition towards open market-oriented economies and promote private and entrepreneurial initiative in countries from Central Europe to Central Asia and the Southern and Eastern Mediterranean. The EBRD operates in over 30 countries and employs approximately 2,000 staff members. The bank focuses on sustainable development and aims to support projects that enhance the economic growth and stability of the regions it serves.

Job Overview:
The Associate Banker will be an integral part of the Sustainable Infrastructure, Middle East and Africa (SI MEA) team, which specializes in energy and infrastructure sectors. This role encompasses various phases of the project cycle, including project origination, structuring, execution, and implementation and monitoring. The Associate Banker will be tasked with responsibilities assigned by the operation leader, which may involve conducting comprehensive due diligence, ensuring compliance with EBRD policies, and overseeing effective post-signing implementation and monitoring. The position also includes elements of business development, client management, and policy dialogue, allowing the Associate Banker to develop transaction expertise and expand their responsibilities over time.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Associate Banker will work under the guidance of the operation leader or a more senior banker and will be involved in structuring and executing transactions. Key responsibilities include:

• Structuring and Execution: Collaborating with project teams on transactions, ensuring high-quality project due diligence, preparing internal project documentation, and managing technical cooperation assistance.
• Portfolio Monitoring, Value Creation, and Reporting: Implementing and monitoring assigned projects, preparing monitoring reports, and ensuring compliance with donor reporting requirements.
• Business Development: Assisting with marketing and business development efforts, contributing to the growth of the bank's project portfolio. The role is designed to facilitate the development of transaction expertise, with opportunities to assume greater responsibilities as an operation leader on standard transactions.

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. Credit analysis skills are necessary, as well as experience in the energy sector, particularly in renewable energy. Familiarity with project finance is advantageous, and candidates should be proficient in Microsoft Office and financial analysis tools. Excellent written and oral communication skills in English are required, with French and/or Arabic being desirable. Experience in the Middle East and/or Africa is also beneficial.

Educational Background:
A Bachelor’s degree is required for this position, with a preference for candidates holding a Master’s degree or equivalent experience in relevant areas. Professional qualifications such as ACA, CFA, ACCA, or CIMA are considered advantageous and may enhance a candidate's profile.

Experience:
The ideal candidate 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. Practical experience in participating in transactions throughout the full project life cycle is essential, along with exposure to industry and country-specific experiences. Experience in the energy sector, particularly renewable energy, and project finance is highly desirable.

Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory, with excellent written and oral communication skills. Proficiency in French and/or Arabic is considered a valuable asset and may enhance the candidate's suitability for the role.

Additional Notes:
This position is a regular contract with a specified end date of 29/05/202

• The role is full-time and offers opportunities for professional development within a diverse and inclusive work environment. The EBRD promotes a hybrid workplace model that emphasizes flexibility and employee well-being, along with a comprehensive suite of competitive benefits. The bank encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background, and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.