JOB DESCRIPTION

Are you a recent finance graduate excited to embark on your career? Do you want to make a positive difference in the world? Are you excited to work with talented individuals from across the globe on life-changing investment projects?

If you’re nodding along to these questions and you think you have the skills and interest to help us develop and implement innovative solutions to international development challenges, then read on to see if the Risk Analyst role in our International Professionals Programme is for you.

Who are we? “It’s Banking, but not as you know it”

The Risk Management team is responsible for the independent management of credit and market risks arising from our Banking and Treasury portfolios, as well as dealing with operational risks arising from the EBRD’s activities.

Within the Risk group there are numerous specialist teams:

• The Credit and Equity Risk teams are responsible for assessing, challenging and ensuring proactive management of our projects (loans and investments). Country & FI Credit is additionally charged with the assessment of country and sovereign risk.
• The Corporate Recovery team is charged with management and work-out for impaired assets. Maximization of recovery value is our key goal.
• Credit Risk in the Treasury book is managed by the Treasury Credit Risk Management team. This includes oversight of Treasury activities, Counterparty and ABS risk assessment, approval and surveillance and reporting.
• The Risk Policy and Analytics team has multiple functions ranging from development and maintenance of the Bank’s risk policies and guidance procedures, quantitative risk analytics, market risk management arising from our Treasury activities and risk reporting to stakeholders.
• The Operational Risk unit ensures identification and management of non financial risks arising throughout the Banks activities.

What are we offering? “Not your average 9-5”

Our 24-month International Professionals Programme (IPP) is an immersive, focused and supportive programme for successful graduates to unleash their potential and kick-start a career at the EBRD.

The IPP is made up of assignments designed to provide meaningful, hands on experience, and the opportunity to stretch your skills alongside top subject matter experts in a range of fields. There will be rotations through departments relevant to Risk, as well as an assignment to one of our Resident Offices, deepening your understanding of and engagement with the very core of the EBRD’s mission and impact in our countries of operations.

During the programme you will undertake a tailored learning and development plan which encompasses in-depth technical training as well as personal and business skills development. You will be supported by your line manager, and a dedicated Programme Manager.

What does the role of a Risk Analyst look like?

As a Risk Analyst, your rotations combined with on-the-job training and experience will culminate in a good grounding in Risk Management, preparing you for a future career at the EBRD. Activities you will be involved in could include:

• Developing general risk identification, credit and structuring skills across different sectors and projects.
• Providing analytical support in credit reviews; attending meetings and discussions with bankers; participating in pre-Ops, Operations Committee, Small Business Initiative Committee as well as in Risk Committee meetings as appropriate.
• Reviewing and testing financial models, assumptions and sensitivities.
• Challenging and validating market and industry reviews with quantitative and qualitative peer group analysis.
• Reviewing term sheets and legal documentation.
• Exposure to portfolio management such as waivers and amendments, country and sector portfolio reviews, stress testing.

What are we looking for? “We embrace difference, to make a difference”

In addition to initiative and a sense of adventure, we are also looking diverse candidates who have the following:

• A recent degree in a business relevant field;
• · High level of numeracy, including strong financial modelling & business analytical skills, thorough understanding of financial statements and models;
• · Fluency in written and spoken English;
• · A keen interest in banking, international development, private sector development;
• · An eagerness to work in any of our countries of operations during the IP Programme and in your future career at the Bank;
• · Strong communication skills, results-driven with an open and flexible attitude towards change.
• · A minimum of six and maximum of twelve months’ experience of working, travelling, or volunteering.
• · You must be a national of one of our shareholder countries.

Interested?

If you’re as excited as we are about this programme, then we want to hear from you, so please click apply now!

Before you start your application, please note that alternative formats are available on request. If you require an adjustment or alternative to our standard application process, please email [email protected] and we will contact you to discuss any requirements or concerns you might have.

Please note: This Programme will start in September 2025.

We invest in changing lives – you could too!

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.

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).

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements