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Requisition ID36497Office CountryUnited KingdomOffice CityLondonDivisionHuman Resources & Org. Development  Contract TypeShort Term Contract Length12 months Posting End Date17/03/2026     Purpose of Job The role of Analyst, Payroll is to be the data quality specialist within the Payroll Team, digging into payroll data to ensure the quality remains to a high standard so staff are paid correctly.  The Analyst will source data by creating HR reports and use existing toolsets presented through Tableau. The Analyst, Payroll will be responsible for co-ordinating System changes.  Collaborating with teams across HROD and SAP Team to design and implement new requirements. The role ensures both HQ and RO payrolls are processed timely and accurately The role will continuously seek out ways for the Payroll Team to work more efficiently, working closely with Principal, Payroll and other Subject Matter Expert to drive and implement change. Accountabilities & Responsibilities Producing HQ and RO monthly payrolls following audit controls. Identifying errors and omissions and investigating to resolution. Create BACS and Swift files for transmission and clearing.  Raising and checking manual payments as necessary on a monthly basis. Relating to salary and rental payments.Management and preparation of reporting and payments (via Swift) to third parties such as insurance providers, retirement plan administrators and corporate health clubs.Monitoring Swift incoming messages from third party banks and reacting as necessary. For example, re-issuing returned salary payments and changing necessary message templates to fulfil changes local legislation and banking requirements.    Responsibility for checking payroll data entry by utilising reporting tools and enhancing the Data Quality rules already embedded within Alteryx tool.Working collaboratively with key stakeholders in HROD to identify data quality issues, performing root cause analysis and implementing preventative measures to mitigate the risk of future occurrences.Provides expert advice to key stakeholders relating to all payroll activity and anticipates implications of advice.Acts as an escalation point for other members of the Payroll Team and offers training to support them.Manage the system enhancements associated with SAP Payroll. This includes working with key stakeholders across HROD when new policy changes are being implemented. Collaborating on design process, knowledge articles and change management. Responsibility for end to end UAT, closely working alongside colleagues in IT.Proactively takes steps to tighten controls and records risks.Continuously monitors the quality of EBRD askHR knowledge articles and takes initiative to enhance the user experience.    Liaises with internal and external auditors and responds to queries and overseas annual audits.Responsible for the delivery of annual payroll activity e.g. annual flex window.Initiates ways of working more efficiently and collaborates with colleagues in the Payroll Team to drive the implementation of continual improvements.Actively contributing to projects and can represent the Payroll Team without management supervision.  Support project through to implementation and oversees change management Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications EssentialExtensive and proven professional international payroll experience, preferably gained in the financial services sector.Ability to exercise judgement and deal discreetly with sensitive situations and confidential information.A strong analytical orientation coupled with strong data manipulation skills which creates an environment where data quality is first and foremost.Understanding the importance of being able to use data to interpret problems and find solutions.Strong stakeholder engagement skills with key individuals in the business specifically: (i) effective questioning and active listening (ii) the ability to challenge constructively and courageously; in order to determine business requirements.Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy.Demonstrates ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and follow through on completion of monthly tasks.Demonstrates ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively across teams.Fluent English language skills, both verbal and written. PreferablePrevious experience of working with SAP HR and SAP Financial an advantage.Knowledge and experience of using Swift a preference.  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 ? Inclusiveness, Innovation, Trust, and Responsibility ? 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: 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. 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.A hybrid workplace that offers flexibility to teams and individuals; that is based on trust, flexibility and connectedness. An environment that places sustainability, equality and digital transformation at the heart of what we do. A workplace that prioritises employee wellbeing and provides a comprehensive suite of competitive benefits.  Diversity is one of the Bank's 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).  

Requisition ID36512Office CountryUnited KingdomOffice CityLondonDivisionInformation Technology  Contract TypeFixed Term Contract Length2 years Posting End Date16/03/2026     Purpose of JobThe Associate is responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and support of the Bank's platforms and software solutions.The Associate plays a critical role within the squad, taking a lead on designing, developing and optimising EBRD's infrastructure and software solutions within their own value stream. The Associate provides guidance to individual contributors and works closely with other multi-functional teams and business product owners, to deliver high quality, product aligned services, that meets our users' needs.  The role may involve leading small projects and the individual is expected to be proficient in software design and ability to implement CI/CD pipeline, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) or technologies within their specialism.Accountabilities & ResponsibilitiesEngineering Excellence: The Associate brings in-depth knowledge and experience and uses this to enable others within the team to be successful, though remains humble and is proactive in keeping updated with the latest technologies, tools and best practices within their field.The role will mentor and guide less experienced engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, innovation and learning. The role will work with colleagues to understand business needs, design optimal engineering architectures and ensure engineering quality throughout the lifecycle. Listen well and speak up: The Analyst demonstrates openness and is comfortable sharing their questions and ideas with team members, demonstrating their commitment to a continuous learning and growth mindset. They are curious and open to different perspectives, playing back and validating what they have learnt and are willing to speak up when they feel that something isn't right, or they have ideas to share.Agile Ways of Working: The Associate is an established agile practitioner and will help the squad to adopt Agile Ways of Working. The role will build and maintain high-performing teams focused on delivering continuous value to our business whilst enabling teams to learn how to adopt an adaptive and iterative approach using experimentation and metrics to help learning and continuous improvement.Managing cost and budget: The Associate will follow the appropriate tooling to track time and effort. The Associate will not be directly responsible for budget management however would be responsible for effectively managing the value from technology and delivery partners. Taking ownership and responsibility for the quality of individual work, enables each team member to bring their best work to enable team success, seeking feedback and asking for help when needed and being an active member in engineering communities of practice within and outside the Bank.Quality at our core: The Associate ensures that technical excellence and a quality assurance mindset are embedded with their own and the team's work. This involves a strong focus on automation and use of industry best practices such as Test-Driven Development to embed the mindset of accountability across the development lifecycle. Managing cost and budget: The Analyst will use the appropriate tooling to track time and effort, ensuring that work is done in the most efficient ways possible.Secure First: The Associate actively promotes and ensures engineering activities are fully aligned with EBRD Cyber and IT Security policies and procedures, and works to embed a DevSecOps culture and working practices. Drives User Experience: The Associate ensures that services which are being developed and supported are based on user needs, which are captured in user stories and acceptance criteria. This helps keep users at the centre of engineering efforts, and enables teams to align with established user journeys and user experience goals, in support of business requirements.Risk and MDR  ?            Enables and is responsible for designing, developing, and supporting customisations within the QRE data suite to deliver seamless solutions for end users accessing data.?            Collaborates with the product owners of QRA to deliver solutions as agreed.?            Proficient in innovating and documenting the legacy and evolution path of the QRE platform. ?            Operates without supervision to perform daily-to-monthly audit control checks, ensuring data integrity and preventing discrepancies.?            Confidently interacts with Market Data vendors, resolving open items and addressing BAU issues. Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications ?            Educated to degree level or demonstrates equivalent professional experience.?            Proficient understanding of common treasury and banking products, market / credit risk measurement techniques (VaR, PFE, CVA etc.).?            Proficient in scripting, including but not limited to Perl, Shell and Python.?            ETL build and support using Informatica PowerCenter 10 (minimum version 9).?            Experience with ETL processes and file processing (flat files, XML and JSON in particular).?            Build and support experience in Oracle, PL/SQL, Tuning.?            Knowledge of SQL server and NoSQL database.?            Ability to build and test Control-M based orchestration of QRE processes.?            Familiar with source control management using SVN and Bitbucket.?            Experience of managing and maintaining test environments.?            Proficient in IT application support, with flexibility for occasional out-of-hours software maintenance.?            Experience of managing and administering QRE data users based on AD groups.?            Awareness of stylesheets and XSLT is desirable.?            Experience in producing ICF reports as required by Auditors.  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). 

Requisition ID36484Office CountryUnited KingdomOffice CityLondonDivisionOCCO  Contract TypeRegular Contract Length Posting End Date11/03/2026     Purpose of Job The Principal, Project Integrity works within the Project Integrity team in Office of the Chief Compliance Officer (OCCO) to assess integrity risk in projects and ensure high standards of integrity are consistently applied through the Bank's projects.   Background This role is in one of the specialist support functions in the investment process. The primary responsibility of the Principal, Project Integrity is to provide specialist advice to the Bank on transaction related integrity and reputational issues (including through the Operations Committee & Small Business Investment Committee, and in close cooperation with Banking teams and Credit). The Principal analyses, verifies, interprets and assesses integrity concerns and mitigating measures, after which an appropriate course of action is proposed.    Facts / Scale The Project Integrity team consists of 18 members: two Senior Officers providing support, ten Principals, six Associate Directors, and one Director. The team assesses some 600 projects a year, and conducts regular training across the Bank. The main points of contact are banking and credit teams but also other support units such as Impact and OGC, as well as working with external consultants. The Principal can be involved in any integrity related matter across the whole range of the Bank's operations, but is mainly concerned with those related to transactions in the pre-signing phase. On average, each Principal works on 25 transactions simultaneously each month. The Principal has a portfolio of some 50 live projects at any one time and needs to keep abreast of a variety of issues in each of them at any given time.   Accountabilities & Responsibilities Integrity & Risk AnalysisAssess integrity and reputational risks in projects, working closely with Banking, Credit, and Legal teams.Provide well-founded recommendations on integrity and reputational risks and mitigation measures.Advise on integrity-related policies and contribute to internal audits and board presentations. Strategic Advisory & Capacity BuildingDevelop and provide training and guidance aimed at promoting awareness of and compliance with the Bank's integrity standards and requirements.Lead anti-corruption and AML/CFT capacity-building initiatives.Keep up to date with international compliance, corporate governance, and financial crime standards.Represent EBRD in internal and external discussions, including with donors, auditors, and government bodies. Regional & Cross-Border CollaborationProvide expertise on Sub-Saharan Africa, North Africa, Central Asia, and/or Eastern Europe, with deep knowledge of the local business and regulatory environments.Preparedness to travel, and act with the gravitas necessary to represent the EBRD well in familiar and unfamiliar situations. Contribute to broader integrity strategies and Bank-wide initiatives.   Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications Education & ExperienceDegree in law, finance, or a related field.Extensive experience in legal, banking, compliance, auditing, or integrity due diligence and risk assessment, with an understanding of the subject matter of several departments such as Credit and proven experience in making decisions based on judgement.Prior work in EBRD regions (particularly Sub-Saharan Africa,) would be an advantage.  Skills & Competencies Exceptional analytical skills and ability to assess integrity and reputational risks.Understanding of the international standards regarding compliance, anti-corruption, anti-money laundering and integrity issues arising in EBRD's countries of operations.Strong decision-making ability with sound judgment.Independent thinker with the flexibility to adapt and collaborate.Excellent communication and negotiation skills, able to influence senior stakeholders.High integrity and discretion, comfortable making high-stakes recommendations.Language skills: English fluency required; French, Arabic, or Russian is a strong advantage.Attracted to the mission of the Bank as well as its multicultural environment.  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). 

Requisition ID36507Office CountryUnited KingdomOffice CityLondonDivisionPolicy and Partnerships  Contract TypeRegular Contract Length Posting End Date08/03/2026      Purpose of JobThe Analyst will provide operational and analytical support to the Ukraine Hub to ensure efficient stakeholder management and coordination of donor funded programmes and resources dedicated to Ukraine.The Analyst will support the Associate Director, Head of Ukraine Hub, and the wider team (Principal and Associate Manager), in facilitating effective management of donor-supported projects and initiatives in Ukraine. Through supporting engagement with Donor Partnerships fund managers the Analyst will help to optimise donor support for Ukraine, ensuring alignment of EBRD initiatives with the bilateral support provided by donor countries and international partner organisations.The Analyst will play a key role in preparation of the high-quality briefings, desk research, analysis and communication material for a variety of internal and external stakeholders in a timely manner, helping to raise the Bank's profile internationally, while establishing smooth information-sharing channels within the Bank.  The focus of the role is on supporting effective and strategic coordination of efforts to support Ukraine's immediate financing needs, and future recovery and reconstruction activities across different sources and instruments for financing. The Analyst will work closely with colleagues in Donor Partnerships, Kyiv Resident Office, Banking (Sustainable Infrastructure, Corporate Sector, Financial Intermediaries), Policy Strategy & Delivery, Climate Strategy & Delivery, Shareholder Relations, and Corporate Strategy. Accountabilities & ResponsibilitiesUnder the steer of the Ukraine Hub's Head and Principal, the post-holder will support tasks aligned with the following key workstreams of the Hub: 1)    Donor engagement and funds allocation:?    Engage with Donor Partnerships fund managers and with donor representatives in relation to donor support in Ukraine projects.?    Prepare donor-facing material and communications (one pagers, slide excerpts, talking points) for Ukraine related initiatives.?    Support the Principal and Associate Manager with the monitoring and assessment of bilateral support provided by donor countries directly to Ukraine?    Support regular coordination activities with the Banking teams and Donor Partnership fund managers. 2)    Data collection and management ?    Help maintain single-source data set on Ukraine, covering donor funds inflows and outflows feeding into Operational Updates, Briefing Notes, and ad hoc decision-making fora.?    Help run data integrity checks (completeness, consistency, version control) and prepare concise ?data to insight? summaries. ?    Help ensure data flows to shareholders are comprehensive, reliable, consistent, and actionable for all donor support?    Help maintain records and publish internally / externally, timely and in line with agreed cycles ? including keeping track of information from internal quarterly updates to the EBRD Board of Directors on activities and results in Ukraine. 3.    Communications and strategy support?    Draft briefings, reports, and other documents concerning all areas related to donor supported transactions in Ukraine for external consumption; ensure accuracy with communication and dissemination efforts.?    Support for Comms department ensuring consistency and accuracy of the Ukraine-related information?    Support preparation for Ukraine Donor Platform events and set-piece meetings, including but not limited to Steering Committee, and Ukraine Recovery Conference.?    Support preparation for Ukraine-related inbound visits to HQ from international partners or stakeholder organisations / delegations.?    Support research work to inform or contextualise new or expanding EBRD project or policy initiatives.?    Support with any other aspects and tasks, including for Hub-led projects, related to the Bank's work in Ukraine that will involve donor support in emergency response and recovery/reconstruction Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications?    Bachelor's degree. Master's degree preferred or equivalent experience in the relevant areas of expertise (such as business administration, economics or finance, public policy, or international relations).?    Professional experience in a relevant area of work?    Understanding and appreciation of economic, political and environmental challenges in the global international development field and aid architecture?    Working understanding of banking, financial products and the design and management of innovative financial instruments?    Familiarity with the EBRD's business model, strategies, policies and organisation, including the use of donor funds to support or enhance Bank operations.?    Proven strong analytical skills, including the ability to summarise data and information. ?    Demonstrated strategic thinking and ability to articulate broader visions, as well as tactical solutions to complex problems.?    Computer literacy, conversant with Microsoft Office, particularly MS Excel.?    Ability to work effectively as a team member, to deadlines and under time pressure. Effective time management and organisational skills and ability to multi-task without losing attention to detail.?    Excellent written and oral communication skills in English. Ukrainian language desirable but not a pre-requisite. 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 ? Inclusiveness, Innovation, Trust, and Responsibility ? 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: 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. 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.A hybrid workplace that offers flexibility to teams and individuals; that is based on trust, flexibility and connectedness. An environment that places sustainability, equality and digital transformation at the heart of what we do. A workplace that prioritises employee wellbeing and provides a comprehensive suite of competitive benefits.  Diversity is one of the Bank's 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).  

Requisition ID36057Office CountryUnited KingdomOffice CityLondonDivisionInformation Technology  Contract TypeFixed Term Contract Length3 years Posting End Date     Purpose of JobThe Principal is responsible for defining the strategy and leading the implementation of their specialism across delivery teams in Digital Workplace, the department and customers. The roles core focus is to enable engineering teams to operate as efficiently and effectively as possible in line with and in order to deliver maximum value to our business.  The Principal is responsible for leading delivery teams, working cross functionally across the department and with the business to implement and develop standards, foster a unified approach, and leverage agile values, principles, and practices. The role facilitates an environment conducive to the success of engineering teams and is accountable for the strategy and delivery of their specific departmental and business strategies.  The role constantly innovates and leads the creation of a product and delivery mindset, ensuring high levels of engagement, effective adoption of business change with internal teams, business stakeholders and external partners.Accountabilities & ResponsibilitiesSimplify to amplify Working within a capability and/or across the department, and in collaboration with Product Owners, the Principal takes a strategic approach to simplifying processes and removing unnecessary complexity. They focus on enabling teams to prioritise and complete the highest-value work, recognising that speed and impact are achieved by eliminating bottlenecks and waste. The Principal is dedicated to streamlining workflows, ensuring that teams work with autonomy and efficiency while fostering a culture of continuous reflection and adaptation. By considering the broader impact across teams, business units, and processes, the Principal ensures that simplification leads to amplifying results and better business outcomes.Act decisively, commit fully The Principal role models, champions, and enables teams to make informed decisions by providing clear understanding of the "why, what, and how," ensuring full alignment and commitment from all involved. The Principal excels at decision-making discipline, helping the team cut through noise and avoid over-engineering solutions, focusing on the most impactful work. They resolve ambiguity swiftly, providing clear direction and confidence in uncertain situations. When decisions are outside their remit, the Principal proactively seeks clarity on who is responsible for unblocking them, ensuring there are no barriers to efficient, high-speed delivery. This approach directly impacts colleague experience and enhances EBRD's agility, enabling the organisation to deliver value faster and with greater impact..Listen well and speak up The Principal role models and champions behaviours that foster psychological safety and healthy communication within their teams. They believe that when people feel heard and encouraged to share diverse perspectives, the team delivers better outcomes. The Principal listens deeply and with curiosity, always seeking to understand before making decisions. They create an environment where everyone feels comfortable expressing concerns, challenging ideas, and offering feedback. The Principal speaks with clarity and confidence, ensuring insights, risks, and decisions are communicated in ways that drive action. They advocate for the right things?such as user needs and team priorities?and are proactive in closing the feedback loop, ensuring that feedback is acknowledged, acted upon, and communicated back to the team. Collaborate smartlyThe Principal thinks "Bank Wide" and champions collaboration across IT functions, EBRD business teams, and external partners. They facilitate open dialogue and actively work to break down silos, ensuring that team members across different functions are aligned and focused on continuous improvement. The Principal embraces an empower over control mindset, trusting teams to own their work while providing strategic guidance to ensure alignment with broader business objectives. They focus on optimising ways of working, minimising interdependencies and disruptions, and ensuring the team delivers continuous value. The Principal makes trade-offs transparent, ensuring stakeholders understand the impact of prioritisation decisions, which fosters trust and alignment across teams. Engineering ExcellenceThe Principal leads in embedding delivery principles and ways of working across teams, creating an environment where engineers can thrive. They recognise the ultimate value of technical delivery and actively foster a culture of engineering excellence aligned with IT standards and best practices. The Principal is a champion for craftsmanship, advocating for clean code, automation, and strong DevOps practices to support high-performing teams. They lead by example, sharing knowledge and helping all team members develop technical expertise. Through continuous learning and improvement practices, the Principal ensures that work is delivered to the highest standards, while prioritising value and adaptability. They also use data and key performance indicators to measure progress, track performance, and drive accountability across teams Agile Ways of WorkingThe Principal will be a leading member of the agile community of practice, and will act as champion for ways of working. The role leads the continuous improvement of the playbook and fosters a culture for teams to actively seek feedback using data on velocity, cycle times and other key metrics, to encourage improvements in the flow of value and agility of the department. The role works to further embed agile ways of working across the Business, as part of our goal to embed organisational agility. Managing cost and budgetThe Principal, though not directly managing a cost centre, is responsible for delivering work in a cost-effective manner. They enable teams to focus on optimising efficiency and delivering value, ensuring resources are used effectively to maximise ROI. The Principal fosters a culture of continuous improvement in cost management, ensuring that work is delivered within organisational budget constraints while driving innovation, reducing waste, and aligning with financial governance practices. Quality at our coreThe Principal takes full accountability for ensuring that team members deliver work to the expected levels of quality and within deadlines. They work closely with the Quality Community of Practice to ensure the bank's quality assurance standards are understood and embedded into the team's ways of working. The Principal promotes peer reviews, collaboration, and the use of quality metrics, ensuring transparency and enabling teams to take ownership of continuous improvement in quality. Secure FirstThe Principal plays a crucial role in enabling teams to adopt a shift-left approach to security, coordinating the planning and alignment of work to ensure that security is embedded throughout the delivery process. They actively promote and facilitate integrated, cross-functional collaboration between engineering and Cyber and IT security teams, helping to upskill team members and fully integrate a DevSecOps and Security-First culture. The Principal is a champion for ensuring security is prioritised from the outset, influencing the design and architecture of solutions to ensure they are secure by design. They lead by balancing speed and innovation with proactive risk management, ensuring that security is embedded in all decisions and workflows to safeguard the organisation's assets. Drives User ExperienceThe Principal works closely with teams to foster a user-centric and outcome-focused culture, ensuring that every piece of work is aligned with business goals and prioritises the user experience. They play a key role in supporting teams to adopt agile ways of working and a continuous improvement mindset. By doing so, the Principal ensures that services are optimised not just for functionality, but for user experience, ensuring ease of use and meeting end-user expectations. The Principal promotes a close partnership between engineering and business teams, ensuring that work is not only user-friendly but also aligned with business requirements and overall strategic goals, driving the continuous delivery of value. Specialisms:Lead and take ownership of complex, cross-functional IT delivery programs across multiple squads, ensuring alignment with organisational technology strategies and objectives. Manage Agile delivery processes, balancing flexibility with necessary controls to ensure on-time, within-scope delivery of IT solutions that meet business value and technical outcomes. Empower teams to collaborate, adapt, and drive delivery efficiency while maintaining a focus on delivering high-impact technology solutions.Build and manage relationships with senior IT and business stakeholders, instilling a Product mindset, and ensuring clear communication on delivery goals, progress, risks, and outcomes. Effectively manage expectations and ensure alignment on scope, timelines, and key milestones, with a primary focus on Agile delivery and secondary considerations for Waterfall structures when required.Lead by example, mentoring and coaching team members on Agile delivery best practices, continuous improvement, and Agile maturity. Foster a culture of collaboration, self-organisation, and agility, while maintaining flexibility to apply Waterfall techniques where necessary for certain IT projects with more rigid requirements.Identify and implement improvements to Agile delivery practices across multiple squads, enabling the scaling of Agile methods to achieve efficiency and effectiveness at the departmental level. Ensure that practices such as Scrum, Kanban, and continuous delivery are adapted and optimised to fit the complexity of large-scale IT delivery efforts, driving cross-team collaboration, consistency, and high-quality output.Ensure all aspects of delivery governance are met, focusing primarily on Agile frameworks. This includes managing stage gates, budgets, financial controls, steering group presentations, service design, and service transition as needed in hybrid or large-scale IT projects. Proactively identify, assess, and manage delivery risks and dependencies across multiple IT teamsFacilitate the preparation of business cases for IT projects, focusing on clearly articulating scope, benefits, costs, and risk mitigation strategies. Develop timelines, delivery models, and resource allocation plans that prioritise Agile methods. Knowledge, Skills, Experience & QualificationsEducation and QualificationsThe Delivery Manager must possess proven experience in delivering complex initiatives across the full spectrum of Digital Workplace capabilities. This includes technologies and tools such as Microsoft 365, M365 Copilot, Robotic Process Automation (RPA), digital devices (end user devices such as laptops and mobile devices). The role requires managing both projects and BAU activities that span critical areas like desktop services, M365 platforms, Entra ID, email hygiene, SharePoint storage, Microsoft Teams telephony, and overall cloud infrastructure security. In addition to technical delivery, the position demands strategic oversight and cross-functional collaboration to ensure seamless integration and adoption of Digital Workplace solutions. Expert understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, etc.), with significant experience in leading complex, cross-functional technology delivery programs and projects, ensuring alignment with business strategies and objectives.In-depth knowledge of Waterfall and hybrid adaptive delivery and governance frameworks, enabling the integration of these practices within Agile delivery to meet organisational needs and balance flexibility with necessary controls.Excellent leadership and communication skills, enabling strong engagement with senior stakeholders across business and technical teams. Skilled in translating complex project information to both technical and non-technical audiences.Experience in risk and dependency management, proactively identifying and mitigating delivery risks across multiple teamsExpertise in stakeholder management and expectation setting, ensuring clear communication on project scope, timelines, and progress, balancing Agile flexibility with the organisational need for control and visibility.Extensive experience in Agile delivery, with a strong track record of leading complex, cross-functional programs and projects. Proven success in managing multiple teams, driving delivery outcomes, and collaborating with senior stakeholders.Proven experience in managing and scaling Agile practices across an organisation, with a deep understanding of how to apply Agile frameworks to ensure efficiency and effectiveness, especially in large, enterprise-level technology transformations.Experience in managing and resolving risks, dependencies, and issues at an enterprise level, using both Agile and Waterfall methodologies to ensure project success.Experience in large-scale, cross-functional delivery and the ability to navigate complexity in enterprise environments, managing multiple teams and integrating Agile methods across diverse functions. 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). 

Requisition ID36492Office CountryUnited KingdomOffice CityLondonDivisionOperations & Service Management  Contract TypeRegular Contract Length Posting End Date10/03/2026     Purpose of Job  The Analyst is responsible for completing a variety of operational tasks across equivalent middle and back office functions that directly interface with Banking Origination, Portfolio Management, Procurement, and Treasury teams.   Day-to-day, the team's core responsibilities include the management of payee onboarding journey, as well as ensuring the timely funding and execution of the Bank's payments in global markets. This involves managing a diverse range of products and ensuring the proper settlement of EBRD's transactions.  The individual will also interact with other functions involved in end-to-end processes, including (but is not limited to) Risk, Office of General Counsel (OGC) and broader Corporate Services teams.  The individual will need to adopt a continuous improvement mindset and will be expected to support and be a part of improving operational processes across the OSM function.    Background The function is responsible for the accurate acquisition, verification and maintenance of Payee's data in the Bank's systems as well as ensuring appropriate funding and settlement of the Bank's transactions. Responsible for the overall governance and oversight of Payment processes across the Bank the function facilitates measurement of key risks and the application of limits and control of parties throughout their payment lifecycle.  The role interacts with a wide cross section of both internal departments and external parties to ensure the Bank's transactions are settled in an accurate and timely manner ensuring risks are identified and mitigated through the product lifecycle as per the Bank's risk appetite.  The Bank is undertaking various improvement initiatives and seeking to automate (where possible) various processes. Candidates will need to embrace these philosophies and play a role in ensuring we collectively deliver operational improvements and efficiencies.   Facts / Scale OSM teams typically are typically manage a range of activities that include:Working amongst a team of c.5-10 staff responsible for day-to-day operational activity, working across a wider Operations department of c. 150 employeesDelivering expertise and advice across Payments lifecycleFacilitate onboarding and maintenance of static data of around 5,000 new counterparties per annumCollectively responsible for the settlement of between 50 and 200 trades per dayCollectively responsible for the settlement of USD 1 billion per day in transactions contributing to a total balance sheet size of €50 billion and P&L of up to €1 billion, plus between 150 ? 200 Donor Funds with an aggregate value of €1.5 billion.Has sole responsibility over the completion of individual deal transactions relating to their team, portfolio or product.Facilitating c. 40,000 transactional payments p.a. (with c. Euro 16bn equivalent value)Oversight of all (c. 20) Bank's payment channels   Accountabilities & Responsibilities Operational Performance:Execute operational processes across a range of activities in equivalent middle and back office support functions that facilitate payment oversight and execution activitiesDemonstrate personnel commitment to delivering outstanding operational performance by adhering to established operational metrics ? timeliness, quality and customer satisfactionResponds to operational queries in a prompt and timely mannerCommunicate with relevant departments to ensure that the decision-makers are aware of the risks involved with specific projects/transactionsWhen required provide support and training to the team in the delivery of their tasksWhere necessary, provide additional capacity across OSM to ensure expected service levels are maintained, including unanticipated deadlines defined by Banking/Treasury clients Operational Standards, Risk, Control & Governance:Be a part of a culture where team members are responsible for the quality of their output, ensuring adherence to established quality/assurance targetsHelp support the broader improvement of OSMs control environmentEnsure that new processes and practices are conducted in line with quality standards, applicable policies and relevant legislation  Continuous Improvement:Be a ?team player' in a team/department responsible for creating a ?best in class' operational functionSupport the identification and implementation effort associated with driving improved efficiencies in OSM with a view to enhancing the overall service experience ? timeliness, quality, engagement etc.Demonstrate self-awareness of personal and broader operational metrics, identifying opportunities to improve (either personally or collectively)  Service Management & Third Party Management:In delivering day-to-day operational activity, conform to established service levels and standardsWhere necessary, work in a collaborative manner with other colleagues/teams involved in a hybrid service model  Stakeholder Management:Works collaboratively with colleagues to facilitate operational outcomes that adhere to established service levelsPositively influences others to help deliver a sustainable operations functionProactively works with the Business to identify and manage backlogs, guiding them on prioritisation and, where necessary, conveying wider operational constraintsBe an ambassador for OSM across other departments by delivering outstanding operational outcomes   Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications The individual appointed must have the necessary seniority to be able to take on responsibilities associated with the role, being able to handle the pressures of the role in a manner appropriate to the Bank. The candidate should have the following: University educated, or equivalent work experienceComprehensive banking, legal or credit skills as well as a good understanding of treasury and banking products transacted by EBRDBanking/Treasury product knowledge is required to settle trades across the global marketAppreciation of the impact that the function has with other key departments in the servicing of Banking, Treasury and Procurement transactionsStrong customer service orientation and ability to proactively identify opportunities for improved customer outcomesExperience with SAP, Swift, BACS, Summit systems considered advantageousExperience of being part of a team that has transformed itself utilising continuous improvement techniques would be considered beneficialExperience of working in a team that utilises operational metrics to effectively manage operational teams would be advantageousExcellent written and verbal communication in English required. Knowledge of another language would also be considered beneficialSufficient credibility to advise peers across the organisation, helping mitigate banking/operational risksMust have positive, collaborative and solution orientated attitudeStrong computer skills (Microsoft outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Strong team player, attention to detail, strong analytical skills with the ability to organise, multi task and prioritise effectively to meet deadlinesUnderstanding of Banking Operations and Account Payable payment processesUnderstanding of payee onboarding/verification processFamiliarity with payment systems (SWIFT/BACS) and associated screening and sanction understanding would be considered beneficialUnderstanding of Treasury requirements when funding the Banks productsUnderstanding of cash reconciliation and ability to resolve issues arising from non-settlement of transactions  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). 

Requisition ID36489Office CountryUnited KingdomOffice CityLondonDivisionBanking Sectors  Contract TypeRegular Contract Length Posting End Date09/03/2026     Purpose of JobThe Analyst contributes to all phases of the project cycle, including project origination, structuring, execution, implementation and monitoring. The Analyst will take responsibility for the tasks assigned to him/her by the operation leader or more senior members of the project team, which may include undertaking comprehensive due diligence, including financial, market, integrity and EBRD policy compliance, as well as effective post-signing implementation and monitoring. The Analyst carries out these tasks as part of a project team under the guidance of the operation leader or under the supervision/guidance of more senior bankers.  Accountabilities & ResponsibilitiesUnder the guidance of the operation leader or a more senior banker: 1.    Structuring and Execution ?    Work as a project team member on transactions, contributing to all aspects of project structuring and execution, including comprehensive 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;?    Assist with the designing and processing of technical co-operation assistance, including preparation of terms of reference and internal approval documentation, to support the related investment project or the related policy dialogue initiative;?    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 Analyst are completed within the specified time frames to a high quality and in line with the policies, procedures and objectives of the Bank. 2.    Portfolio Monitoring, Value Creation and Reporting?    Undertake assigned tasks relating to the implementation and monitoring of projects, 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;?    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; ?    Assist with the effective implementation and monitoring of consultancy assignments (?Technical Cooperation or TC?) including communication with the TC client, monitoring of TC fund usage, preparation and filing of relevant TC progress and completion reports to support the TC operation leader to meet donor reporting requirements and operational objectives.The responsibilities are designed to allow the Analyst to progressively undertake more complex tasks and build the scope of responsibilities based on acquired experience and expertise. Qualifications and Skills:?    Bachelor's degree. Master's degree preferred or equivalent experience in the areas of expertise.?    Quantitative/numerical skills are critical with the ability to interpret financial information and to design / construct and use financial models and projections. ?    Credit analysis skills, with the ability to interpret accounts, understanding local and international accounting principles and practice of credit analysis (in particular in relation to financial institutions)?    Computer literacy, conversant with Microsoft Office and spread sheet packages including financial analysis and modelling modules.?    Good understanding of relevant systems and processes.?    Ability to work effectively as a team member and to deadlines and under time pressure.?    Professional qualification such as ACA, CFA, ACCA, or CIMA desirable. ?    Good command over the local/country language is an advantage.?    Languages: fluent English; fluent French and/or and Arabic highly desirable  Experience & Knowledge:?    Relevant financial industry experience from an investment or commercial bank, private equity firm, asset management firm, or auditing/financial consulting firm operating to international standards.?    Exposure to financial sector industry/country experience.?    Geographic experience: previous emerging markets exposure highly desirable, with work experience in the following African countries being a plus: Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, Benin, Cote d'Ivoire, Senegal, Ghana, Nigeria and Kenya   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 ? Inclusiveness, Innovation, Trust, and Responsibility ? 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: 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. 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.A hybrid workplace that offers flexibility to teams and individuals; that is based on trust, flexibility and connectedness. An environment that places sustainability, equality and digital transformation at the heart of what we do. A workplace that prioritises employee wellbeing and provides a comprehensive suite of competitive benefits.  Diversity is one of the Bank's 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).