Assistant Analyst- Procurement (London, GB)
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United Kingdom, England, London
Sector:
Nonprofit/Community/Social Services/International Cooperation
Role:
Other
Date of last update: 2026-04-10 (Expiry date: 2026-04-24)
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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
36597
Office Country
United Kingdom
Office City
London
Division
Operations & Service Management
Contract Type
Regular
Contract Length
Posting End Date
24/04/2026
Purpose of the Job
The Assistant Analyst, PODD Banking is responsible for supporting procurement activities. The Assistant Analyst will contribute to the development and implementation of procurement processes that generate cost and operationally effective contracts for the consultancy services required by the Client Services Group Departments.
Accountabilities and Responsibilities
Under the guidance of PODD management, the Assistant Analyst PODD Banking is responsible for:
Provide operational support to a schedule of procurement projects that represent best practice procurement, respond to operational needs and comply with the Bank's Policy, Directive and Procedures
Draft, using pre-established templates consultancy contracts, extensions and amendments; and resolve pre- and post-contracting issues arising from project implementation
Prepare call-off notices following competitive procurement and directly awarded contracts exempt from competitive selections (exception under applicable Policy, Directive, and Procedures)
Review changes to standard contract terms and conditions proposed by consultants to facilitate contract signing and decision making by PODD Management
Analyse and input into identifying areas of expenditure where there are opportunities to maximise cost and operational efficiencies
Maintain effective and professional working relationships with internal stakeholders and where relevant participate in project teams established to manage specific procurement projects
Contribute to contractual negotiations and communication with Suppliers. Contribute to the development of enhancements to PODD processes and strategies in support of the growth and continuous improvement of the PODD
Collate and review market data and make recommendations in relation to specific procurement projects
Assist in the drafting of operational guidelines, tools and training materials for user departments in relation to Bank policy, processes, procedures and systems advocating compliant solutions and best practice across the organization
Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Qualifications
Working knowledge of EBRD and/or other MDBs' procurement policies, rules and procedures for the selection of consultants and ability to understand and interpret such documentation
Knowledge of principles and practices of commercial contracts
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in the areas of expertise
Skilled in organising, scheduling, planning and co-ordinating own work with a degree of initiative and judgement, reliability, resourcefulness and flexibility to perform a variety of tasks and set priorities, with a good sense of time management and the ability to re-organise workload when faced with changing priorities
Numeric and Concern for Accuracy ? proven numeric ability with the capacity to ensure a high degree of accuracy and quality in work delivered is essential
Results Orientation ? self-motivated individual able to set goals and priorities
Communication Skills ? ability to communicate at all levels, both in written and verbal formats. Proven report writing and drafting skills as well as a pleasant and efficient telephone manner
Interpersonal Skills ­? able to understand, respect and respond appropriately, using tact, patience and diplomacy, to the behaviour, concerns and motives of counterparts (internal client and external suppliers)
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive issues with discretion, and instill trust in counterparts
Team Player ? committed to supporting the achievements of PODD's mission and objectives and the willingness to put the goal of the Department before personal goals, and build effective, cooperative relationships with immediate team members to foster an efficient approach based on mutual knowledge sharing
Acting with fiduciary responsibility and integrity
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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Working hours (%): 80-100% / 100%
80-100% / 100%Macro-area: Western and Central Europe without Switzerland
Area of work Definition: Banking and Finance
Type of organisation: Multilateral Organisations
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Associate, Blended Finance (London, GB)
England, London - European Bank for Reconstruction & Development
Requisition ID
36575
Office Country
United Kingdom
Office City
London
Division
Policy and Partnerships
Contract Type
Short Term
Contract Length
23 months
Posting End Date
19/04/2026
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.
The I&P Blended Finance team is a joint unit of the Impact and Donor Partnerships departments within the Vice Presidency Policy & Partnerships with the mandate to provide seamless end-to-end services, from EBRD banking teams to donors, in the sourcing and using of concessional donor funds. The Associate Blended Finance is a member of the blended finance team with responsibilities to advise donor partnership teams in the structuring of donor fundraising for blended finance instruments and EBRD's blended finance operations; collaborate with operational banking, policy, risk and impact teams to ensure compliance of EBRD's blended finance operations with the DFI Principles for the Use of Blended Concessional Finance for Private Sector Projects as well as EBRD's Staff Guidelines for the Use of Blended Concessional Finance; and contribute to knowledge products, thought leadership, training and stakeholder management.
The Associate performs a horizontal role related to concessional finance across EBRD operations. Under the guidance of the Associate Director I&P Blended Finance and as member of the I&P Blended Finance team, the incumbent is responsible for the application of the Bank's guidelines for using blended concessional finance in blended finance donor instruments and projects. Specifically the appointed person is responsible for, inter alia, advising on and assessing the use of concessional finance in EBRD projects on behalf of the Bank, maintaining and updating data relevant for concessional finance, contributing to training and knowledge products on blended finance, assisting in relevant internal processes related to concessional finance, coordinating with internal stakeholders the use of concessional finance in projects and occasionally participating in external activities related to concessional finance.
Background
The I&P's Strategy and blended Finance team is a joint initiative of the Impact and Donor Partnerships departments within the Vice Presidency Policy & Partnerships. Responding to the changing external donor environment and recognizing the importance of donor funds to facilitate the Bank's strategic business and impact objectives, I&P's integrated blended finance team aims to provide seamless end-to-end services, from EBRD banking teams to donors, in the use of concessional donor funds.
The unit comprises of 10 full-time staff from Impact and Donor Partnerships delivering five key functions:
i. Donor strategy and policies
ii. Donor funds and blended finance analysis, reporting and thought leadership
iii. A new blended finance advisory function
iv. The blended finance compliance function to ensure adherence to the DFI Principles for the Use of Blended Concessional Finance for Private Sector Projects and the Bank's blended finance staff guidelines
v. Donor partnerships and blended finance training and communications
vi. Internal and external stakeholder management.
The team is embedded in both the Impact and Donor Partnerships departments to contribute to the implementation of and reporting on the Bank's transition results architecture and management of donor funds and partnerships in line with the SCF2026-30, associated strategies and approaches and the Operations Manual.
Accountabilities & Responsibilities
? Appraises the use of concessional finance in EBRD projects in line with internal EBRD guidelines and the DFI Enhanced Principles for the Use of Blended Concessional Finance in Private Sector Operations (which EBRD helped develop and top which EBRD is a signatory)
? Builds and maintains relevant datasets to inform the use of concessional finance
? 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.
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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2026-04-08 2026-04-19
Analyst, Operations Finance (London, GB)
England, London - European Bank for Reconstruction & Development
Requisition ID
36465
Office Country
United Kingdom
Office City
London
Division
Operations & Service Management
Contract Type
Short Term
Contract Length
12 months
Posting End Date
06/03/2026
Purpose of Job
The Analyst, Operations Finance, is a subject matter expert on all products their team covers and performs the more complex day to day tasks.
The Analyst trains the Assistant Analysts within their team and is seen as one of the main points of contact for other departments, bringing their expertise to the discussion and recommending solutions.
Background
The Operations Finance teams within OSM are responsible for ensuring all Resident and ASB Offices comply with best practice when carrying out their accounting and financial management duties. The teams are also responsible for carrying out quarterly and annual checks to ensure the offices are complying with the guidelines and provide training to the RO Budget Officers and Office Managers, In addition, they make sure that all the expenses and Bank and Donor funded invoices are checked and settled in an accurate and timely manner. This requires accurate capture in SAP to ensure that the Donor Funded commitments and the Bank's departmental budgets are reported correctly. The team is also responsible for ensuring that all cost recovery arrangements are accurately recorded in SAP and for submitting claims to the relevant authorities for the recovery of taxes.
The Analyst interacts with a range of external clients and a wide cross section of departments and levels within the Bank. The Analyst will have a broad experience of all products handled by their team. The Analyst is also expected to respond to queries from internal and external auditors on areas of work for which they are responsible.
Facts / Scale
- This is a nonstandard Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable role which demands a high level of accuracy and deals with a high volume of transactions which can increase substantially at certain times of the year in the drive to achieve institutional business targets. Any errors can lead to both reputational and financial loss to the Bank
- Collectively responsible for recovering amounts due to the Bank of up to GBP 30 million per annum and up to GBP 12 million per annum in taxes. The Teams are also collectively responsible for settlement of disbursements in the range of GBP 300-450 million per annum to internal and external clients
- Collectively responsible for the accounting and financial reporting of the Resident and BAS offices, contributing to and ensuring the procedures and controls are adhered to, training the Budget Officers and Office Managers and documenting and policing the agreed controls
Accountabilities & Responsibilities
- Undertakes investigations and inspections of data, processes and practice in accordance with established procedure to identify potential or actual compliance issues and raises issues identified with Principal
- 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
- Subject matter expert on all products dealt with by the team and performs more of the complex day to day tasks
- 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
Associate, Funding(Data and Reporting) (London, GB)
England, London - European Bank for Reconstruction & Development
Requisition ID
36617
Office Country
United Kingdom
Office City
London
Division
Treasury Department
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full Time
Contract Type
Short Term
Contract Length
06 months
Posting End Date
17/04/2026
Purpose of Job
This role is allied with the reporting requirements to key stakeholders of the Funding team within Treasury. Operating with some autonomy, the Associate, Funding is responsible for collating, verifying, monitoring and compiling the data to respond to the ad hoc as well as regular (monthly, quarterly and annual) information requirements in support of the Bank's Borrowing Programme. The position involves the analysis of rating agency and regulatory methodologies, as well as knowledge of key systems, to safeguard the Bank's triple-A rating, and ensure EBRD can fulfil its obligations to investors.
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
- Collate, verify and compile data required (both on an ad hoc and regular basis) for rating agencies' and investors' requests and presentations
- 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
Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience
- Debt capital markets experience in a major financial institution
- 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
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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2026-04-07 2026-04-17
Principal, Agile Delivery Manager- Digital Workplace (London, GB)
England, London - European Bank for Reconstruction & Development
Requisition ID
36057
Office Country
United Kingdom
Office City
London
Division
Information Technology
Contract Type
Fixed Term
Contract Length
3 years
Posting End Date
Purpose of Job
The 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 & Responsibilities
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 teams
Facilitate 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 & Qualifications
Education and Qualifications
The 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 teams
Expertise 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).
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2026-04-07
Board Executive Assistant Float (London, GB)
England, London - European Bank for Reconstruction & Development
Requisition ID
36598
Office Country
United Kingdom
Office City
London
Division
Office of the Secretary General
Contract Type
Fixed Term
Contract Length
2 years
Posting End Date
14/04/2026
Purpose of the Job
The Board Float provides coverage for the Executive Assistants to Board Directors when they are absent / on leave / attending training etc. The Float role provides administrative and secretarial support to the Constituency Director and Alternate Director, as well as ensuring the smooth running of the Constituency Office. The role reports to the Principal, Board Support & Administration (BSA), in the Office of the Secretary General (OSG).
The varied nature of the role requires the individual to integrate into the relevant Constituency Office quickly and adapt to different Directors and working styles, often on a weekly basis.
Accountabilities and Responsibilities
The Board Float will cover the duties of the relevant Executive Assistant that they have been assigned to provide cover. The Executive Assistants are responsible for providing administrative and secretarial support to the Board Director and Alternate Director, and to ensure that the day-to-day operations of the Constituency Office run smoothly. This involves liaising with both internal departments and external authorities (Ministries, representatives of shareholders such as Embassies and other IFIs). This role may also involve ad hoc responsibilities as required by the Board Director which may include, but is not limited to, the following:
- Complex diary management, including logistics for travel, visas, accommodation, and preparing itineraries.
- Organising documents for all Board Committees, meetings and travel to ensure the Directors are fully briefed.
- Monitoring e-mails, screening and prioritising messages and replying on behalf of the Director where appropriate; managing incoming phone calls, prioritising communications for the Director's attention or re-routing as necessary; management of a contact database.
- Drafting, editing correspondence and occasionally proof-reading reports for Directors.
- Facilitating co-ordination with senior management and other departments regarding meetings and general Bank matters.
- Organising conferences, workshops, receptions, yearly Constituency events and hiring of premises.
- Facilitating the Director's work by extracting and summarising confidential information from Board documents.
- Facilitating Donor and other ad-hoc events requested by shareholders and Embassies.
- Constituency personnel changes: facilitating a smooth changeover for leavers and joiners.
- Annual Meeting: co-ordinator for the Constituency and up to 7 Delegations, including registration, flights, accommodation and payments, and the programme of meetings geared towards the Head of Delegation (either the Minister or the Governor of the National Bank).
- Managing and maintaining comprehensive filing in various hard copy and electronic systems and archiving for Directors to ensure instant retrieval of documents.
- Conducting ad hoc or specific tasks assigned by Directors.
- When not assigned to a Constituency Office, the Board Float shall undertake any such training, professional development, networking, and other relevant ad hoc tasks assigned to them by the Principal, Board Support & Administration.
Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Qualifications
Academic Qualifications
- Recent demonstrable secretarial experience in the banking sector or at an IFI essential.
- Secretarial qualification desirable but not essential.
- Fluent English with both written and verbal communication skills, to assist the Board Directors from non-English speaking countries.
- Knowledge of other languages, especially an EBRD working language (i.e. Russian, French, German), an asset.
Experience/Knowledge
- Strong team player who is proactive and can work with and alongside people in an international and multi-cultural environment.
- Good knowledge of the EBRD and its procedures, policies and resources (or a willingness to learn them).
- Strong organisational skills with ability to handle complex situations independently.
- Demonstrable experience organising and booking complex travel arrangements.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken.
- Ability to build strong working relationships with people at all levels of the organisaton (i.e. from the Board / ExCom), and to be able to handle relations diplomatically at all levels including authorities, EBRD management and the wider business community.
- Ability to adapt to change and respond positively to new challenges.
- Ability to prioritise own work and to work to deadlines under pressure.
- Ability to use discretion at all times whilst having access to highly sensitive and confidential information.
Technical Skills
- Intermediate/advanced computer literacy (Word, Excel, Outlook and Powerpoint);
- Knowledge of SAP desirable but not essential.
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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2026-04-01 2026-04-14
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