About Us

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is an international financial institution that promotes sustainable development in emerging markets. With a mission to foster transition to market economies and promote private and entrepreneurial initiatives, EBRD plays a vital role in shaping the future of emerging markets.

Purpose of the Role

As Financial Institutions Emerging Markets Risk Officer, you will be an integral part of the Country and FI Credit Risk Management Team at EBRD. Your primary responsibility will be to independently analyze and assess risks associated with the bank’s portfolio of financial institution debt transactions particularly focusing on emerging markets. This role entails identifying risk mitigation measures, transaction structuring, and conducting due diligence to ensure the integrity and reliability of proposed projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and appraise risks associated with FI debt transactionsand country risks in emerging markets.
• Provide recommendations for risk mitigation measures, transaction structures, security, covenants, and pricing.
• Review portfolio and proposed projects, preparing analytical data and communicating trends for strategic decision-making.
• Lead proactive monitoring of portfolio counterparties, countries, and market developments.
• Participate in executive Bank committees and support the presentation of transactions and initiatives to the Board.

Requirements

• Strong experience in analyzing financial institutions and emerging markets.
• Excellent financial modeling and accounting knowledge.
• Ability to deliver clear conclusions within tight deadlines.
• Proven track record in autonomous decision-making in high-risk environments.
• Advanced degree in finance, business, economics, or equivalent.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with a dynamic team in an international environment.
• Exposure to challenging projects in emerging markets.
• Competitive compensation package.

Join us in our mission to drive positive change in emerging markets and contribute to sustainable development with EBRD.

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 Bank’s 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.

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