Associate, OGC (London, GB)
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United Kingdom, England, London
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Nonprofit/Community/Social Services/International Cooperation
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Other
Date of last update: 2026-04-10 (Expiry date: 2026-04-29)
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The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development was founded in 1991 when communism was crumbling in Europe and ex-Soviet countries needed support to nurture a new private sector and democracy. Today we invest to help build market economies from central Europe to central Asia and the southern and eastern Mediterranean. We are now the largest single investor in our region. Owned by 69 countries and two intergovernmental institutions, we provide project financing for banks, industries and businesses. We also work with publicly owned companies to support privatisation, restructure state-owned firms and improve municipal services. Wherever we are active, we promote policies that bolster the business climate.
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Requisition ID
36593
Office Country
United Kingdom
Office City
London
Division
Office of the General Counsel
Contract Type
Fixed Term
Contract Length
3 years
Posting End Date
29/04/2026
Role Overview
EBRD's Office of the General Counsel (OGC) is at the core of EBRD's mandate to build sustainable and open market economies in the jurisdictions where it operates, ranging from Central and Eastern Europe and the Southern and Eastern Mediterranean to Central Asia. EBRD is also in the process of expanding its activities to 6 countries in the Sub-Saharan Africa region. Deploying more than €15 billion of financing each year, EBRD is a leader in climate finance, including investments in renewables, green bonds and energy efficiency programs. It also supports small and medium-sized enterprises, infrastructure projects, local manufacturers and many others, with a focus on promoting the sustainable development of the private sector.
OGC handles all legal aspects of EBRD's borrowing, lending and investment transactions, provides legal advice for institutional and administrative matters and supports EBRD's policy development in its region through its legal transition program.
The Office of the General Counsel is seeking an outstanding lawyer to join the department's Associate Programme. Associates will have the opportunity to contribute country, language and academic knowledge to support the institution and facilitate its operations. The roles will be based in London.
The successful candidate will be offered a 3-year fixed term contract, beginning on or around 1 September 2026.
Accountabilities & Responsibilities
The Associate will be assigned to the OGC Finance group, which handles the legal aspects of EBRD's borrowing operations under the EBRD's Global MTN programme, commercial paper issuing programme and other types of funding operations both in the international capital markets and in the EBRD's region of operations; derivatives and capital market operations in established and emerging markets (including derivatives, repo and other master agreements) and any other Treasury matters requiring legal advice.
Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications
Candidates are expected to have:
- A law degree, and preferably also a (post-)graduate degree, from a leading university.
- Typically between 3-5 years of prior work experience as a lawyer in private practice or in-house legal team ensuring familiarity with the areas of practice referenced above, including conducting legal research, drafting and negotiating legal documentation.
- Demonstrable experience in international capital markets (e.g., debt capital markets, derivatives, structured finance etc.).
- Legal work experience gained in the Bank's countries/regions of operations is preferable. Legal work experience gained in more than one jurisdiction is also an asset.
- Excellent command of written and spoken English.
- Preferably fluent French, which is a language relevant to the work in the Bank's countries/regions of operations.
- Demonstrated readiness to work in the Bank's countries/regions of operations and a keen interest in international development.
- Excellent project management skills, ability to monitor and follow up on many activities concurrently under time constraints and ability to understand and manage priorities.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and client focus.
Candidates from the following jurisdictions are eligible to apply: Albania, Armenia, Algeria, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Benin, Bosnia and Herzegovina , Bulgaria, Canada, China, Croatia, Côte d'Ivoire, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark. Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, India, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Republic of Korea, Kosovo, Kyrgyz Republic, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Mexico, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, San Marino, Senegal, Serbia, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States of America, Uzbekistan.
The interview process will take place in May-June 2026.
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).
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England, London - European Bank for Reconstruction & Development
Requisition ID
36575
Office Country
United Kingdom
Office City
London
Division
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Contract Type
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Contract Length
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Posting End Date
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Purpose of Job
In the current external environment of declining Official Development Assistance resulting from the global poly-crises, blended concessional finance is an important tool to maximize the leverage, private capital mobilisation and impact of EBRD's donor funds in support of the Bank's operations and strategic objectives in line with the Bank's Strategic Capital Framework 2026-30 and its associated strategies and approaches, including the new Donor Strategy 2026-30.
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Background
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? Supports the maintenance and updates of the EBRD internal rules for using concessional finance;
? Coordinates with internal and external stakeholders concessional finance funds and applications for donor funds to ensure alignment with the guidelines and compatibility with the EBRD market building mandate
? Provides expert input and prepares analytical and briefing notes and presentations related to blended concessional finance
? Responsible for associated input related to concessional finance into management briefing for Board and other Committee meetings, including management responses to the Board and, on occasion, bespoke papers, presentations or other inputs for such Committees;
? Occasionally participates or represents the Bank in external events (conferences, dialogues with IFI counterparts, government officials, think tanks, etc.) in the area of blended concessional finance;
? Contributes to EBRD's input towards the DFI Working Group on Blended Concessional Finance (Annual Report and Annual Meetings)
Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications
? Sound understanding of microeconomics and impact of concessional finance in building, sustaining or distorting market based allocation across competitive sectors, network industries and banking, as well as in private and public sector operations
? A good understanding of project financing, financial analysis and structuring and the role and different incentives provided by commercial and concessional finance; an ability to understand credit analysis of investment projects is an advantage
? Experience with effectively sizing (minimising) or allocating concessional finance gained through work in either IFIs, relevant government ministries or donor agencies would be an advantage
? A graduate degree in economics, finance or related field; a PhD in economics, finance or closely related discipline is an advantage;
? Proven analytical and quantitative skills, including Excel and database software. Ability to set up, maintain databases, and produce dashboards. Facility with other database/analytic software (eg Stata; MatLab, R) would be an advantage;
? A proactive attitude and experience in stakeholder engagement; Good client-facing skills and experience in communicating with stakeholders; Ability to work independently
? Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
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Requisition ID
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Office Country
United Kingdom
Office City
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Division
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Full-Time/Part-Time
Full Time
Contract Type
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Contract Length
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Background
The EBRD receives numerous and extensive information requests and is also subject to specific reporting requirements in connection with its bond issuance. These originate from investors, credit rating agencies, ESG rating agencies, market regulators, stock exchanges, depositories, paying agents and listing agents. This role supports EBRD's annual Borrowing Programme and investor relations through the collation, verification, monitoring and reporting of information requested in connection with EBRD's bond issuance and general funding activities.
Accountabilities & Responsibilities
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- Monitor all data requests and reports related to EBRD as an issuer, analyse any changes in methodology, and the scope of enquiry, to help identify new areas of market focus, additional data and data analytics requirements
- Reconcile all data in the Funding Database with that from the Operations Department
- Maintain and update the biennial Paris Alignment Survey for Treasury counterparties
- Actively contribute to data and process improvements across all activities, and work closely with departments such as Risk Management, Operational Strategy and Planning, Environment and Sustainability, Financial Strategy, and Financial Control to further facilitate data gathering
- Ensure that all required quarterly information is sent to regulators, stock exchanges, paying agents, listing agents and depositories
- Maintain and update information on EBRD's funding activities on the website, including the pricing supplements for all listed bonds
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- Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience
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- Strong quantitative skills and good practical understanding of the key elements of Funding
- Attention to detail, strong organisational and planning ability
- Advanced user of Excel, Powerpoint and Tableau
- Good interpersonal skills with the ability to develop working relationships with colleagues
- Highly motivated, committed and tenacious
- Ability to work autonomously, but also a good team player.
- Good communication skills with an ability to communicate technical matters using clear language
- Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
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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.
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Requisition ID
36465
Office Country
United Kingdom
Office City
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Division
Operations & Service Management
Contract Type
Short Term
Contract Length
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Posting End Date
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Purpose of Job
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Background
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Facts / Scale
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- Provides advisory services to internal/external clients relating to own practice area to ensure there is no misalignment between policy and practice
- Contributes to the development of procedures within own area of specialism to ensure the function best responds to the Bank's needs and reflects current practice
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- Responsible for the checking and authorisation of other team members work to ensure accuracy in processing/settlement of Bank's transactions.
- Trains the Assistant Analysts within the team across a number of tasks
- Provides documentation to internal and external auditors related to work performed by the team
- Oversees the cost recovery/cost sharing process, including analysing and interpreting legal agreements and other documentation to ensure that costs are recovered from the clients in accordance with the relevant legal agreements
- Checks all Bank and Donor funded invoices against the underlying contracts, agreements or policies, as appropriate, to ensure accuracy and compliance with terms and conditions. Ensure any discrepancies in the Bank's invoices are investigated and amended by the relevant teams/employees prior to posting
- Checks and posts recharge journals to financial accounts, ensuring that the relevant authorizations have been obtained and the postings are made from and to the correct accounts
- Prepares and submits claims to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office for the recovery of the Bank's taxes, including VAT, IPT, APD and CCL
- Produces a variety of reports to help with the financial oversight of the ROs
- Accountable for the Monthly Financial Reconciliation of the ASB and Investment Council Offices
Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications
- University degree
- Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate tasks effectively to meet deadlines
- Influential communicating skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills including tact and diplomacy
- Strong numerical and financial skills with the ability to interpret financial information
- Fluent English language skills, both verbal and written
- Additional languages from the Bank's countries of operation would be beneficial
- Strong SAP experience
- Ability to build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
- Experience of working accurately within strict deadlines
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).
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2026-04-07 2026-06-03
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