Requisition ID 35240 Office Country Uzbekistan Office City Tashkent Division Banking Countries of Operations Contract Type Intern Contract Length 06 months Posting End Date 17/12/2024
Purpose of Job
The Intern is expected to contribute to all phases of the project cycle, including project origination, structuring, execution, implementation and monitoring.
The Intern will take responsibility for the tasks assigned by the operation leader or more senior members of the project team, which may include participating in the due diligence, including financial, market, integrity and EBRD policy compliance aspects, as well as effective post-signing implementation and monitoring.
Accountabilities & Responsibilities
Under the guidance of the operation leader or a more senior banker:
- Structuring and Execution
- Work as a project team member on transactions, contributing to all aspects of project structuring and execution, including research and analysis of background materials, market information and financial performance data; analyse and evaluate potential risks related to the proposed project, including analysis of financial statements, preparing and updating financial models and financial projections;
- As may be requested, assist with communication with other internal units of the Bank, clients and other stakeholders, at the operational level, such as preparing draft correspondence, presentations, and following up on internal emails;
- Ensure that all tasks assigned to the Intern are completed within the specified time frames to a high quality and in line with the policies, procedures and objectives of the Bank.
- Portfolio Monitoring, Value Creation and Reporting
- As requested by the operation leader or a Portfolio Manager, undertake assigned tasks relating to the implementation and monitoring of projects to which the Intern is assigned as part of the project team, including compliance with project agreements and Bank procedures related to disbursement, monitoring of progress of the project and financial performance of the client, assessing evolving risk factors and monitoring and assessing covenant compliance;
- As requested by the operation leader or more senior member of the project team, prepare timely and comprehensive draft monitoring reports and include recommendations for corrective actions where required and ensure these corrective actions and recommendations are brought to the attention of more senior team members;
Qualifications, Skills, Experience & Knowledge
Qualifications and Skills:
- Good written and oral communication skills in English.
- Bachelorโs or Masterโs degree in accounting, finance, economics or related area.
- Quantitative/numerical skills are critical with the ability to interpret financial information and to design and use financial models.
- Computer literacy in particular with Microsoft Office (Excel) and spreadsheet packages including financial analysis and modelling modules.
- Ability to work effectively as a team member and to deadlines and under time pressure.
- Good knowledge of Uzbek and Russian languages would be considered an advantage.
Experience & Knowledge:
- Relevant financial industry experience from an investment or commercial bank, private equity firm, asset management firm, or auditing/financial consulting would be considered and advantage but not a requirement.
- Exposure to industry/country experience.
What is it like to work at the 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.
The EBRD environment provides you with:
- 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;
- A working culture that embraces inclusion and celebrates diversity;
- An environment that places sustainability, equality and digital transformation at the heart of what we do.
Diversity is one of the Bankโs core values which are at the heart of everything it does. A diverse workforce with the right knowledge and skills enables connection with our clients, brings pioneering ideas, energy and innovation. The EBRD staff is characterised by its rich diversity of nationalities, cultures and opinions and we aim to sustain and build on this strength. 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, sexual orientation or disabilities. As an inclusive employer, we promote flexible working and expecting our employee to attend the office 50% of their working time.
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).
- Portfolio Monitoring, Value Creation and Reporting