Associate Banker

Job Posting Organization:
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is a pioneering 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 and the Southern and Eastern Mediterranean. The organization operates in over 30 countries and employs a diverse workforce of approximately 2,000 employees. The EBRD is committed to sustainable development and aims to support projects that enhance the economic and social well-being of the regions it serves.

Job Overview:
The Associate Banker position is integral to the EBRD's project cycle, encompassing project origination, structuring, execution, and implementation. The role requires the Associate Banker to engage in comprehensive due diligence processes, ensuring compliance with financial, market, integrity, and EBRD policies. A significant focus of this role is on the Green aspects of investment projects, aligning with the Paris Agreement objectives and conducting Climate Risk assessments. The Associate Banker will work closely with project teams and senior bankers, contributing to business development and client management efforts, particularly in francophone West Africa. This position is designed to develop transaction expertise and expand responsibilities, potentially leading to a role as an operation leader on standard transactions.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Associate Banker will be responsible for various tasks under the guidance of an operation leader or senior banker, including:

• Structuring and Execution: - Collaborating with project teams on transactions, contributing to all aspects of project structuring and execution. - Participating in climate assessments and ensuring compliance with the Paris Agreement alignment methodology. - Leading the due diligence process, focusing on financial, climate, market, integrity, and EBRD policy compliance. - Preparing internal project documentation, including project memoranda, financial models, and presentations. - Designing and processing technical cooperation assistance to align with investment project schedules. - Ensuring timely completion of tasks to a high standard in accordance with Bank policies.
• Business Development: - Assisting with marketing and business development initiatives. - Developing transaction expertise and expanding responsibilities, with the potential to assume the role of operation leader on non-complex 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. Relevant financial industry experience is essential, ideally from investment or commercial banks, private equity firms, asset management firms, or auditing/financial consulting firms that operate to international standards. Strong quantitative and numerical skills are critical, along with the ability to interpret financial information and design financial models. Credit analysis skills and an understanding of local and international accounting principles are also required. Familiarity with climate risks and methodologies related to the Paris Agreement is essential, along with knowledge of decarbonisation challenges in the manufacturing and services sectors.

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 highly desirable and will enhance a candidate's profile.

Experience:
Candidates should have relevant financial industry experience, ideally gained from investment or commercial banks, private equity firms, asset management firms, or auditing/financial consulting firms that adhere to international standards. Experience in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is desirable, as is exposure to the manufacturing and services sectors. Previous understanding of development finance architecture, including concessional and donor co-financing, is also beneficial.

Languages:
Fluency in English and French is mandatory for this position. Knowledge of an additional language, particularly Russian, Arabic, Turkish, or German, is considered advantageous and will be beneficial in the context of the role.

Additional Notes:
This position is a regular contract with a specified end date of 22/06/202

• The role is full-time and offers a hybrid workplace model that emphasizes flexibility and trust. The EBRD is committed to diversity and encourages applications from qualified candidates regardless of their background. The organization provides a comprehensive suite of competitive benefits and prioritizes employee well-being.