Requisition ID 35685 Office Country United Kingdom Office City London Division Policy and Partnerships Contract Type Short Term Contract Length 12 months Posting End Date
Purpose of Job
The Analyst is a member of the CFMD team, which is responsible for handling all aspects of the development of financial and capital markets in the EBRD COOs including the provision of transaction support, engagement in policy dialogue, and capacity building. The role contributes to the delivery of new product development activities and entails collaboration with bankers in the FI and sector banking teams to generate origination opportunities which further expand capital markets activity within the EBRDโs COOs. The role reports to the Associate Director, Head of Capital Market Products, CFMD, but will support a range of activities across the wider CFMD team.
Accountabilities & Responsibilities
Diagnostic and analytical work:
- Conduct analysis of financial and capital markets in the Bankโs COOs, including efficiency and liquidity in domestic money, foreign exchange, fixed income, equity markets, etc.;
- Ensure the accuracy and consistency of CFMD country needs assessments and other reports;
- Update in a timely manner and help improve existing EBRD databases related to financial sector and capital markets development with particular focus on country assessments and transition assessments of relevant Banking projects and result measurement;
- Contribute to the compilation of detailed information regarding the teamโs activities to enable quick access to data as well as policy and briefing materials;
- Produce analytical reports that adequately analyse financial and capital markets development issues such as the current state of local markets in terms of institutions, market infrastructure and the regulatory environment observed during country needs assessments;
- Provide data input and collection from various sources and ensure that feedback received from any follow-up engagement is adequately reflected in final country needs assessment reports.
Policy dialogue and TC management:
- Support the preparation of the CFMD teamโs policy and briefing materials with strong focus on dynamics in the COOsโ financial sectors and capital markets with the view to developing productive policy dialogue and ensuring follow-up activities related to the teamโs policy advice;
- Assess and follow up on financial/capital market development needs and reforms of the EBRD COOs to achieve more sustainable domestic capital markets;
- Support CFMD related TC to ensure assigned tasks are managed in a timely manner to meet the agreed requirements and ensure all administrative activities are completed on time;
- Help draft progress and final reports related to TC projects.
Transaction design and support:
- Assist senior team members in designing specific banking transactions with capital markets and local currency relevance to maximise the capital markets development impact of EBRD investments;
- Contribute to the preparation of project proposals.
Capacity building:
- Assist in organising and participating in CFMD related workshops and conferences to strengthen knowledge sharing among the CFMD team members as well as across the EBRD;
- Liaise with other CFMD team members to raise awareness of the CFMD activities, to ensure knowledge gained from various CFMD activities is stored in an organised manner and disseminated effectively across the EBRD to support institutional learning and knowledge building;
- Contribute to development of CFMD internal and external communications;
- Provide support to other CFMD team members in developing relationships with relevant external counterparts and agencies;
- Support senior team members in increasing CFMDโs visibility inside and outside the Bank by preparing drafts of articles, presentations, speeches and other materials as required.
Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications
- Degree in Finance, Economics, Law, Accounting or related fields.
- Some prior experience of capital markets would be beneficial;
- Comfortable operating in a multi-cultural environment and with an interest and motivation for the Bankโs mission.
- Strong writing and presentation skills;
- Strong analytical mind and research skills: an ability to interpret financial data and design/develop models, databases and presentations, must be able to research various capital markets development topics with minimum supervision; a curious and analytical mind is needed to question habits and current methods, and to generate imaginative and innovative ideas; must be able to articulate observations and arguments in a convincing and concise manner;
- Strong organisational skills: must be able to undertake multiple and wide ranging tasks concurrently; ability to deliver quality outputs within often tight deadlines; prior experience organising conferences, seminars, workshops, etc. would be a plus;
- Strong writing and presentation skills: previous experience in producing policy notes, assessment reports and thematic reports in banks, consultant firms or other international organisations with a development mandate is a plus;
- Computer literate with excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills; ability to utilize modern tools for agile working and collaboration of remote teams.
What is it like to work at the EBRD? / 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, and use your talents to make a real difference to people's lives and help shape the future of the regions we invest in.
At EBRD, our Values โ Inclusiveness, Innovation, Trust, and Responsibility โ are at the heart of how we work. We bring these to life through our Workplace Behaviours: listening well and speaking up, collaborating smartly, acting decisively with full commitment, and simplifying to amplify our impact. These principles shape our culture and define our success. We seek individuals who not only share these values but are also committed to embedding them in their daily work, fostering a positive and high-performing environment.
The EBRD environment provides you with:
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Varied, stimulating and engaging work that gives you an opportunity to interact with a wide range of experts in the financial, political, public and private sectors across the regions we invest in.
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A working culture that embraces inclusion and celebrates diversity. Our workforce reflects a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, bringing fresh ideas, energy, and innovation and enhancing our ability to serve our clients, shareholders, and counterparties effectively.
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A hybrid workplace that offers flexibility to teams and individuals; that is based on trust, flexibility and connectedness.
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An environment that places sustainability, equality and digital transformation at the heart of what we do.
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A workplace that prioritises employee wellbeing and provides a comprehensive suite of competitive benefits.
Diversity is one of the Bankโs core values which are at the heart of everything it does. As such, the EBRD seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities and works in an inclusive environment. The EBRD encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of the EBRD member countries to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, socio-economic background or disability.
Please note, that due to the high volume of applications received, we regret to inform you that we are unable to provide detailed feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted (for further consideration).