Principal, Lead Engineer AI (London, GB)
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United Kingdom, England, London
Sector:
Nonprofit/Community/Social Services/International Cooperation
Role:
Other
Date of last update: 2026-08-04 (Expiry date: 2026-08-31)
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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
36775
Office Country
United Kingdom
Office City
London
Division
Information Technology
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full Time
Contract Type
Fixed Term
Contract Length
3 years
Posting End Date
31/08/2026
Accountabilities & Responsibilities
The Principal, AI/ML Engineer leads the design, delivery and continuous improvement of AI and ML solutions within their area of responsibility, aligning engineering activities to the Bank's broader AI strategy and long-term objectives. The role combines strong technical leadership with a clear focus on delivery outcomes, ensuring solutions are scalable, reliable and aligned to business value.
The Principal operates with a clear understanding of the wider technology landscape, contributing to strategic direction while taking accountability for translating this into practical, high-quality engineering outcomes across squads.
- Leads the definition and execution of AI/ML engineering direction across one or more squads, ensuring alignment with the Bank's AI strategic vision, as set out by the AI Capability Lead, and architectural principles.
- Accountable for shaping and evolving technical approaches for AI/ML systems within their area, ensuring solutions are consistent with agreed patterns, standards and platforms.
- Contributes to the development and adoption of reference architectures for key AI components, including LLMs, vector search and inference services, ensuring solutions are scalable and maintainable.
- Leads technical discovery activities such as proofs of concept, feasibility assessments and vendor evaluations, translating findings into clear recommendations and delivery plans.
- Supports design reviews and technical checkpoints for AI initiatives, ensuring risks are identified early and responsible AI considerations such as fairness, privacy and safety are incorporated into delivery.
- Guides squads in adopting best practices in observability, incident management and service-level design to ensure reliable and resilient AI/ML services.
- Works closely with Product Owners and Platform teams to prioritise and sequence backlogs, balancing delivery of business value with ongoing improvement and technical sustainability.
- Mentors engineers within and across squads, contributing to the development of capability in data and ML engineering and fostering knowledge sharing.
- Engages with senior stakeholders to communicate technical direction, delivery progress and key risks in a clear and structured manner.
- Maintains an understanding of commodity AI solutions and ensures appropriate security and governance guardrails are applied when introducing new capabilities.
Software Design and Development
- Leads the design and delivery of AI/ML solutions within their scope, ensuring high standards of performance, scalability and maintainability.
- Designs and oversees implementation of end-to-end ML workflows, including data pipelines, feature engineering, model development and deployment, working closely with AI architecture roles to ensure alignment with enterprise patterns and standards.
- Oversees the end-to-end AI/ML lifecycle within their scope, from prototyping through to deployment and optimisation.
- Ensures that solutions consider performance, interpretability and appropriate use of AI, in line with organisational standards and expectations.
- Promotes the adoption of modern AI techniques, including machine learning, natural language processing and advanced analytics, where appropriate to business needs.
- Champions effective software engineering practices, including modular design, reuse of components and adherence to coding standards.
- Identifies and drives opportunities to enhance existing solutions or introduce innovation through the application of emerging technologies.
Quality Assurance
- Defines and embeds appropriate testing and validation approaches for AI/ML solutions, including model evaluation and performance testing.
- Ensures that monitoring and benchmarking practices are in place so that models perform reliably and consistently in production.
- Supports the implementation of processes to identify and address model drift, data issues and potential bias.
- Promotes a culture of quality within squads, ensuring solutions meet business requirements and relevant regulatory standards.
- Represents the team in internal and selected external technical forums where appropriate, contributing to knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
Operations, Maintenance, Support and Documentation
- Leads the implementation of MLOps practices within their area, supporting efficient model deployment, monitoring and lifecycle management.
- Ensures that CI/CD practices are applied to AI/ML workflows to improve delivery speed and reliability.
- Oversees the ongoing performance of production AI systems within their scope, addressing issues related to scalability and stability.
- Ensures that appropriate documentation is in place for models, datasets and key technical decisions, supporting maintainability and transparency.
Data and Architecture
- Contributes to the evolution of AI/ML architecture within their area, ensuring solutions are scalable, efficient and aligned with enterprise direction.
- Guides the optimisation of data pipelines, feature stores and model serving approaches to support effective AI delivery.
- Supports the evaluation and adoption of cloud-based AI/ML services, ensuring choices are aligned with technical and business requirements.
- Ensures that ethical AI principles and security considerations are embedded in solution design and implementation.
Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications
- Holds a degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related technical field, or equivalent industry experience, with a strong focus on AI and ML systems.
- Brings significant hands-on experience developing and delivering production-grade AI/ML solutions within cloud environments, ideally Azure.
- Proven ability to design, implement and support resilient AI/ML solutions in production environments, ensuring reliability and scalability.
- Demonstrates strong practical experience with Azure-based AI services, including Azure OpenAI, AI Search and AI Studio.
- Well-versed in modern machine learning approaches, MLOps practices and cloud-based AI architectures.
- Proficient in Python, common machine learning frameworks, distributed processing concepts and core MLOps practices.
- Experience designing APIs, building microservices and implementing end-to-end ML pipelines on cloud platforms.
- Demonstrates experience of cloud platforms such as Azure and AWS, with experience supporting and maintaining cloud-based infrastructure.
- Hands-on experience working with:
- LLM-based solutions, including Retrieval-Augmented Generation techniques and prompt engineering approaches
- Data processing frameworks and platforms, including batch and streaming pipelines
- Practical understanding of MLOps processes, including model lifecycle management, deployment approaches, monitoring and performance optimisation.
- Experience supporting model serving, feature engineering and solution optimisation to meet performance and accuracy requirements.
- Clear understanding of AI ethics, model governance and explainability principles, and their application in delivery.
- Ability to contribute to technical direction and support alignment across teams, working effectively with Product Owners, architects and engineering leads.
- Strong understanding of cloud security fundamentals, compliance considerations and cost awareness when delivering AI/ML solutions.
- Fluent in spoken and written English, with an ability to work effectively across diverse and multicultural teams.
- Able to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, tailoring messages to the audience.
- Confident in making informed technical decisions within their scope, considering delivery constraints, risks and longer-term implications.
- Experience contributing to the adoption of coding standards, CI/CD practices and quality approaches within teams.
- Experience contributing to technical documentation, knowledge sharing and internal communities of practice.
- Demonstrates strong team leadership behaviours, supporting and mentoring engineers and contributing to a positive and collaborative engineering culture.
- Experience working with data engineering processes, model training workflows and real-time or near real-time AI solutions.
- Understanding of data governance practices and regulatory considerations relevant to AI/ML delivery.
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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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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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.
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Requisition ID
36893
Office Country
United Kingdom
Office City
London
Division
Environment & Sustainability
Contract Type
Regular
Contract Length
Posting End Date
11/08/2026
Purpose of Job
We are searching for an experienced and motivated Senior Environmental and Social Advisor to join our Infrastructure team at the Environment and Sustainability Department, based in our London HQ office. You will have had extensive experience developing ESIA and/or E&S due diligence and monitoring of infra sector (transport, water, waste) projects, experience working with IFIs (e.g, IFC, ADB, EBRD), their E&S frameworks and other international E&S standards, understanding of complex E&S issues associated with the sector. You will also have experience and proven understanding of EU environmental standards such as Directives on EIA, Habitats, Water Framework, Urban Wastewater Treatment, Drinking Water, Waste Framework, Landfill, Waste Incineration, and transport safety regulations among other. The experience of working on complex and challenging projects that would be typically categorised as A under MDBs E&S policies, as well as knowledge of the Bank's countries of operations would be highly appreciated for this role to be successful.
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- is responsible for standards and minimum requirements,
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- is responsible for monitoring, reporting, verification,
- is responsible for the ESP and related policy management and policy development, methodologies and guidance.
Accountabilities & Responsibilities
Under the limited direction of the Associate Director Head:
- Technically manage, provide specialist input, and oversees and coordinates a range of projects or tasks, including complex and high risks projects and TCs. They would work independently or with the support of Principals and Associates.
- Responsible for delivering of a particular project, task, activities, or initiative, which may include assessment of ESP compliance, E&S risks impacts and opportunities; climate and nature risks, Paris Alignment, and green finance attribution; monitoring, verification, and reporting; and assurance.
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- Strong sector or environmental and social thematic area with in-depth expertise and knowledge of application of policies and/or safeguards.
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- Track record in project management, leading/conducting oversight of multi-disciplinary teams and delivering a solution-orientated and risk-assessment based approach on complex and high-risk projects.
- Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work independently or lead/oversee a team in a multicultural environment.
- Effective time management and organisational skills and ability to multi-task and delegate tasks.
- Excellent written and spoken English. Familiarity with a language of the EBRD countries of operations would be advantageous and, for a resident office appointment, local language fluency will be required.
- Proven experience communicating complex policy and technical issues to a wide range of senior level stakeholders and decision makers internal and external to the Bank, verbally and in writing; ability to build consensus and reach agreement in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
- Demonstrated experience mentoring and coaching junior staff.
- Ability to transfer previous external experience into the EBRD context.
- Proactive in anticipating problems and leading in tackling those to avoid escalation.
- Demonstrable experience in negotiations, persuasion, and influence skills in internal and external engagement activities to deliver the team's and Bank's objectives, based on effective communication skills.
- Ability to operate in a multicultural environment and build effective working relationships with internal/external clients and colleagues.
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.
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Requisition ID
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Office Country
United Kingdom
Office City
London
Division
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Contract Type
Fixed Term
Contract Length
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Posting End Date
12/08/2026
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 teams and Treasury front office. Day-to-day, the team(s) are principally responsible for processing disbursements (and other related transactional activity) across a range of products, ensuring that EBRD accurately and timely processes, settles and manages Banking/Treasury transactions in the global markets as well as leading changes to legal documentation post signing. The individual will manage a portfolio of varying complexity, interacting with colleagues across the Banking and Treasury teams. They will also interact with other functions involved in end-to-end processes, including (but is not limited to) Treasury, Risk, Office of General Counsel (OGC), Willis, EBRD's Insurance advisor and broader Corporate Services teams. Where relevant the role holder will interact with B Lenders, co-investors, Agents and Arrangers on co-financed projects and handle client (borrower) communications on banking matters. The Analyst may also provide support and training to the Assistant Analysts in the delivery of their tasks.
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.
Accountabilities & Responsibilities:
Operational Performance:
? Execute operational processes across a range of activities in equivalent middle and back office support functions that facilitate the adequate documenting, booking, funding and monitoring/reconciliation of the Bank's products (e.g. disbursing bank funds across a range of product types)
? Demonstrate personnel commitment to delivering outstanding operational performance by adhering to established operational metrics ? timeliness, quality and customer satisfaction
? Responds to operational queries in a prompt and timely manner
? Communicate with relevant departments to ensure that the decision-makers are aware of the risks involved with specific projects/transactions
? Based on experience and/or expertise when required provide support and training to Assistant Analysts in the team in the delivery of their portfolio related tasks
? Where necessary, provide additional capacity across OSM to ensure expected service levels are maintained, including unanticipated deadlines defined by Banking 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 targets
? Help support the broader improvement of OSMs control environment
? Ensure 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 function
? Support 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 standards
? Where 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 levels
? Positively influences others to help deliver a sustainable operations function
? Proactively works with the Business to identify and manage backlogs, guiding them on prioritisation and, where necessary, conveying wider operational constraints
? Be 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 experience
? Comprehensive banking, legal or credit skills as well as a good understanding of treasury and banking products transacted by EBRD
? Appreciation of the impact that the function has with other key departments in the servicing of Banking and Treasury transactions
? Strong customer service orientation and ability to proactively identify opportunities for improved customer outcomes
? Experience with Summit, Frameworks, Debt Domain, SAP or Swift systems considered advantageous
? Experience of being part of a team that has transformed itself utilising continuous improvement techniques would be considered beneficial
? Experience of working in a team that utilises operational metrics to effectively manage operational teams would be advantageous
? Excellent written and verbal communication in English required. Knowledge of another language would also be considered beneficial
? Sufficient credibility to advise peers across the organisation, helping mitigate banking/operational risks
? Must have positive, collaborative and solution orientated attitude
? Strong 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 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:
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- 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.
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Associate, Corporate Communications (London, GB)
England, London - European Bank for Reconstruction & Development
Requisition ID
36959
Office Country
United Kingdom
Office City
London
Division
Communications Department
Contract Type
Regular
Contract Length
Posting End Date
12/08/2026
The Associate, Corporate Communications plays an important role in supporting the Associate Director, Head of External Communications in developing and delivering corporate communications activities that enhance the visibility, reputation, and impact of the EBRD, its senior leadership and its strategic priorities.
Based in London, the role is responsible for helping to shape and execute communications strategies that support the Bank's engagement with international media and key opinion leaders. The Associate works across media, digital and corporate communications channels to ensure the EBRD's activities, impact and leadership are communicated effectively to audiences in key markets.
A particular focus of the role is supporting communications efforts in G7 countries and strengthening the Bank's relationships with leading international media organisations and journalists across major financial and political centres.
Working closely with senior management and colleagues across the Communications Department, the Associate contributes to the planning and delivery of high-profile communications initiatives, major international events and executive visibility programmes.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting the Associate Director, Head of External Communications in developing and delivering corporate communications strategies that advance the Bank's strategic priorities and reputation.
- Providing strategic communications counsel to senior internal stakeholders as required.
- Supporting the visibility and positioning of the EBRD senior leaders through proactive communications and media engagement.
- Developing and maintaining strong relationships with top-tier international media outlets and journalists, with a particular focus on G7 countries.
- Supporting communications planning and delivery around high-level official visits involving senior EBRD management, including media relations, digital communications, and event communications.
- Seeking high-profile media opportunities, including interviews, press briefings, or background briefings.
- Preparing briefing materials, talking points, Q&As, speeches and media lines for senior leadership.
- Supporting communications activities around major international events attended by the EBRD and its senior leaders, including the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, UN Climate Conferences (COP), the EBRD Annual Meeting and other high-profile international forums.
- Supporting the development and implementation of integrated digital communications plans to maximise visibility and engagement around major events, campaigns and leadership activities.
- Producing multimedia content, including videos, photography, social media assets and visual storytelling products, to support the Bank's strategic priorities.
- Drafting and editing a wide range of communications materials, including press releases, media statements, feature stories, newsletters, social media content and website content.
- Monitoring media, political and stakeholder developments relevant to the Bank and identifying opportunities to strengthen the EBRD's profile and influence.
- Contributing to crisis communications preparedness and providing support on issues management as required.
- Supporting or leading communications portfolios linked to key Bank priorities, including climate and green economy activities, sustainable finance and other strategic sectors.
- Measuring, analysing and evaluating the effectiveness of the Bank's external communications, its share of voice, sentiment analysis and message penetration across key markets.
- Leveraging artificial intelligence and emerging communications technologies to improve communications planning, content creation, media monitoring, stakeholder engagement and campaign performance.
The role requires excellent judgement, strong written and verbal communications skills, proven media relations experience, sound political awareness and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, international and stakeholder-intensive environment.
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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2026-07-31 2026-08-12
Analyst, Infra Europe (London, GB)
England, London - European Bank for Reconstruction & Development
Requisition ID
36885
Office Country
United Kingdom
Office City
London
Division
Banking Sectors
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full Time
Contract Type
Fixed Term
Contract Length
2 years
Posting End Date
05/08/2026
Purpose of Job
The Analyst's main responsibility is to coordinate and manage the SIG's grant business related to co-investment grants and technical cooperation (TC) for the allocated region/countries. The Analyst will work alongside Operation Leaders during the structuring phase of investment projects and contributes to the structuring and approval processes of grants supporting investment projects. The analyst will also ensure appropriate implementation of grants supporting SIG's business.
SIG delivers approximately 100 signed projects per year in the power, energy, transport, social infrastructure, and municipal infrastructure sectors, for a total of around EUR 4.0 billion in annual business volume, supported by approximately 200 technical cooperation activities each year. SIG also carries out various policy dialogue activities related to key sector issues, that seek to unlock greater potential for commercialised and provide-sector led projects in the sector. The SIG Blending and TC Unit is responsible for supporting the SIG's grant business of around EUR 250 million per year.
Accountabilities & Responsibilities
Coordination of the team's grant funded activities for the allocated country/region as follows:
- In conjunction with the Regional Grant Manager and Donor Partnerships unit prepare annual needs assessment, maintain pipeline and secure the funding needed for SIG's grant funded projects;
- Oversee the use of the funds secured, identify and resolve issues if needed;
- Support donor fund origination for the relevant country/region including preparing funding application to donors.
- Actively contribute to and manage the preparation of TA assignments and the approval process;
- Contribute to internal project approval documentation for approval to the relevant EBRD committees; ensure that all grant related issues are followed-up so in order to secure final approval.
- Review TA related information in Group submissions for approval by Operation Leaders of investment projects;
- Ensure that results related to grant approvals in submissions reflect EBRD's standard results framework
- Manage the portfolio of grant funded projects and highlight any issues/risks to the relevant lead banker/director responsible for the region/country
- Oversee donor reporting and ensure reports prepared by Operation Leaders to Donors are of adequate quality prior to submission
Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications
- At a minimum and Undergraduate Degree from a leading university in the country of education (preferably in finance, economics or sustainable development)
- Relevant work experience, either in a financial institution, international aid organisation, philanthropist or foundations awarding grant resources. Relevant working experience does not necessarily have to cover grant management but can be in related roles such as finance, procurement, legal or project management areas.
- Experience in working with Development Aid and knowledge of different delivery mechanisms related to grant funds in IFIs is highly advantageous
- Experience in the financial sector/banking would be an advantage
- Understanding of the infrastructure sector and knowledge of the EBRD region advantageous
- Excellent organisational skills
- Proficiency in MS Office package, in particular Word and Excel.
- Strong numerical skills and attention to detail.
- Proven written (report and summary writing, correspondence, presentations) and verbal communication skills. Working knowledge of any other EBRD language will be an advantage.
- Fluency in English, both written and spoken, is essential.
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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2026-07-31 2026-08-05
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