Intern (London, GB)
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United Kingdom, England, London
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Other
Date of last update: 2026-10-27 (Expiry date: 2026-11-09)
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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
37178
Office Country
United Kingdom
Office City
London
Division
Banking Sectors
Contract Type
Intern
Contract Length
12 months
Posting End Date
09/11/2026
Please note that this position is open exclusively to Japanese nationals. We are currently recruiting for a number of positions for Japanese nationals. Candidates are encouraged to explore the other opportunities available and apply for multiple roles where their skills, experience, and professional background align with the requirements
Purpose of Job
Core role: To provide support / participate in the development and administration of the programme under direct and continuous supervision of more senior bankers with a special focus of support to assist in the documentary business of the programme. The Intern will gain knowledge of EBRD's trade finance activities, working with Financial Institutions in a number of EBRD's Countries of Operation.
An internship would give the candidate an insight into the EBRD and its activities and allow the candidate to apply the learning from their studies in a practical working environment. The EBRD encourages applicants who have an understanding and interest in the mission of the Bank.
Background
The Trade Facilitation Programme is a flagship EBRD programme established in 1999 to support the trade finance activities of participating banks. Using a range of trade finance instruments, it makes an important contribution to the Bank's business activity in many Countries of Operation. The TFP leverages Financial Institutions' relationships with over 200 banks to deliver support for trade activity in the EBRD region. The TFP team is an integral part of the Financial Institutions Business Group and co-ordinates closely with relevant regional teams to deliver business The TFP team is primarily based in HQ and in addition to the head of the team includes 21 bankers and 3 administrative staff. At present there are over 130 issuing banks in 27 countries participating in the Programme, working with over 800 confirming banks and their subsidiaries throughout the world. In 2025, the TFP supported more than 1,800 trade finance transactions with a total amount of €4.2 billion.
The project cycle within the TFP involves several stages from origination and establishment of TFP facilities to signing, followed by utilisation and monitoring whilst the TFP facilities are active and operational. All the stages involve different tasks such as business development, client relationship management, project due diligence analysis, structuring and approval, negotiation and signing of project agreements, utilisation and monitoring.
The role of the Intern is to contribute, as a project team member, to all or any stages of the project cycle within the TFP. Under the guidance of the TFP Business Leader and/or more senior bankers, the Intern performs those tasks assigned to him/her and provides support to the project team throughout the project cycle. They are responsible for ensuring the timely delivery of transactions, and accuracy of documentation.
Accountabilities & Responsibilities
- Administrative and analytical support, including checking, negotiating and approving requests from participating issuing banks and confirming banks to finance specific trade transactions within established limits and approved procedures.
- marketing the programme to confirming banks, their clients, risk participants and donors worldwide
- compiling reports to donors and co-financing partners
- implementation of new trade finance projects
- Data gathering, research, analysis and provide background information into companies or sectors.
- Production of reports required during the project cycle and liaison with the Bank's internal credit department and other relevant departments.
- Drafting specific assigned portions of EBRD documents and correspondence.
- Attending meetings with bankers where appropriate.
- Assist in the Team's Technical Co-operation Projects
Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications
The individual appointed must have the necessary capability to be able to take on responsibilities
Education/Experience required:
- Proven analytical skills
- Numerical skills
- Financial skills - ability to design basic financial models
- Knowledge of Trade Finance - desirable
- Ability to work well within a team
- Very good written (report writing, correspondence) and verbal communication skills in English
- good relevant degree from a leading university in the country of education (economics, finance, business)
- computer literacy
- some relevant commercial experience
- experience in other IFIs and donor experience is a plus
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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Area of work Definition: Banking and Finance
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Requisition ID
37179
Office Country
United Kingdom
Office City
London
Division
Banking Sectors
Contract Type
Intern
Contract Length
12 months
Posting End Date
09/11/2026
Please note that this position is open exclusively to Japanese nationals. We are currently recruiting for a number of positions for Japanese nationals. Candidates are encouraged to explore the other opportunities available and apply for multiple roles where their skills, experience, and professional background align with the requirements.
Purpose of Job
Financial Institutions (FI) group is one of the largest departments at EBRD dealing with a wide spectrum of projects in the financial sector fostering development of competitive and sustainable financial systems in the countries of operation. FI is responsible for the delivery of over 300 transactions a year and an annual bank investment over €7.0 billion. The FI sector portfolio reached €15.6 billion as of YE 2025 with the client base comprised of approximately 330 counterparties primarily banks, leasing companies and microfinance institutions but also specialised financial sector participants such as stock exchanges and deposit insurance agencies. Typically, all or almost all transactions are classified as private sector.
FI (Western Balkans and Eastern Europe) team is seeking for an Intern who contributes to all phases of the project cycle, including project origination, structuring, execution, implementation and monitoring.
The Intern will take responsibility for the tasks assigned to him/her by the operation leader or more senior members of the project team, or more senior bankers, which may include undertaking comprehensive due diligence, including financial, market, integrity and EBRD policy compliance, as well as effective post-signing implementation and monitoring.
The Intern carries out these tasks as part of a project team under the guidance of the operation leader or under the supervision/guidance of more senior bankers.
Background
The Project life-cycle involves several stages from origination to signing, followed by implementation and monitoring until full completion and repayment or exit. All the stages involve different tasks such as business marketing, project due diligence analysis, structuring and approval, negotiation and signing of project agreements, disbursement and monitoring.
The role of the Intern is to contribute, as a project team member, to the structuring, implementation and monitoring of debt and equity transactions, and their effective implementation and monitoring in line with the Bank's operational objectives. Under the guidance of the operation leader and/or more senior bankers, the Intern performs those tasks assigned to him/her and provides support to the operation leader and the project team throughout the project cycle, with a particular emphasis on research, data gathering, credit analysis and financial modelling.
Accountabilities & Responsibilities
Under the guidance of the operation leader or a more senior banker:
- Structuring and Execution
- Work as a project team member on transactions with financial institutions (i.e. commercial banks, leasing companies and microfinance institutions) in the Western Balkans and Eastern Europe, contributing to all aspects of project structuring and execution, including comprehensive research and analysis of background materials, market information and financial performance data; analyse and evaluate potential risks related to the proposed project, including analysis of financial statements, preparing and updating financial models and financial projections;
- Assist with the designing and processing of technical co-operation assistance, including preparation of terms of reference and internal approval documentation, to support the related investment project or the related policy dialogue initiative;
- As may be requested, assist with communication with other internal units of the Bank, clients and other stakeholders, at the operational level, such as preparing draft correspondence, presentations, and following up on internal emails;
- Ensure that all tasks assigned to the Intern are completed within the specified time frames to a high quality and in line with the policies, procedures and objectives of the Bank.
- Portfolio Monitoring, Value Creation and Reporting
- As requested by the operation leader or a Portfolio Manager, undertake assigned tasks relating to the implementation and monitoring of projects to which the Intern is assigned as part of the project team, including compliance with project agreements and Bank procedures related to disbursement, monitoring of progress of the project and financial performance of the client, assessing evolving risk factors and monitoring and assessing covenant compliance;
- As requested by the operation leader or more senior member of the project team, prepare timely and comprehensive draft monitoring reports and include recommendations for corrective actions where required and ensure these corrective actions and recommendations are brought to the attention of more senior team members;
- As may be requested by, and under the supervision of, a TC operation leader, assist with the effective implementation and monitoring of TC assignments including communication with TC client, monitoring of TC fund usage, preparation and filing of relevant TC progress and completion reports to support the TC operation leader to meet donor reporting requirements and operational objectives.
The responsibilities of the Intern are designed to allow the Intern to progressively undertake more complex tasks and build the scope of responsibilities based on acquired experience and expertise.
Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications
Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor's degree. Master's degree preferred or equivalent experience in the areas of expertise.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
- Professional qualification such as ACA, CFA, ACCA, or CIMA desirable.
- Quantitative/numerical skills are critical with the ability to interpret financial information and to design and use financial models.
- Credit analysis skills, with the ability to interpret accounts of financial institutions, understanding local and international accounting principles and practice of credit analysis.
- Computer literacy, conversant with Microsoft Office and spread sheet packages including financial analysis and modelling modules.
- Good understanding of relevant systems and processes.
- Ability to work effectively as a team member and to deadlines and under time pressure.
- Good command over the local language of one of the countries of target region is an advantage.
Experience & Knowledge:
- Relevant financial industry experience from an international financial institution, investment or commercial bank, private equity firm, asset management firm, credit rating agency or auditing/financial consulting firm operating to international standards.
Exposure to the financial industry/country experience
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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Analyst, Integrity Screening & Research (London, GB)
England, London - European Bank for Reconstruction & Development
Requisition ID
37164
Office Country
United Kingdom
Office City
London
Division
Operations & Service Management
Contract Type
Short Term
Contract Length
12 months
Posting End Date
02/11/2026
Purpose of Job
The individual directly interfaces with Banking origination and Portfolio (front office) teams throughout key stages of the pre and post signing lifecycle. They are expected to deliver accurate and timely screening of parties across a pipeline/portfolio of names using a combination of structured and unstructured data sources. This core control activity is a key step in ensuring adherence to our Integrity Due Diligence Guidelines, supporting the Banks broader adherence to its established risk appetite.
Alternatively the individual will directly interface with internal clients to provide market data/research information. This business intelligence activity supports the growth and maintenance of the Bank's pipeline and portfolio, as well as other business activities.
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 screening function.
Accountabilities & Responsibilities
Operational Performance:
? Execute screening/research processes to expected service standards (quantitative and qualitative)
? Demonstrate personal commitment to delivering outstanding operational performance by adhering to established operational metrics ? quality, timeliness and customer satisfaction
? Responds to queries in a prompt and timely manner. Where necessary, escalating across the three lines of defence
? Communicate with relevant departments to ensure that the decision-makers are aware of the risks involved with specific projects/transactions
? Where necessary, provide additional capacity across the wider screening team to ensure expected service levels are maintained, including unanticipated deadlines defined by internal/external 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
? 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 influence 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 in a related discipline/field, or equivalent work experience.
? Proven industry experience in related AML/KYC activity (either 1st or 2nd line of defence) ? including Sanctions, PEPs and adverse media screening.
? Good experience in a corporate research unit in the financial services sector.
? Understanding of current market practices and related technology platforms (and their functionality/capabilities).
? Comfortable with balancing operational workloads/queues and actively communicating with Banking and Compliance teams.
? Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
? Must have positive, collaborative and solution orientated attitude with a track record of achieving results across KYC/AML and/or Research teams.
? Fluent English (essential); Russian, French/Arabic, Turkish are advantageous.
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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Intern (London, GB)
England, London - European Bank for Reconstruction & Development
Requisition ID
37172
Office Country
United Kingdom
Office City
London
Division
Risk Management
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full Time
Contract Type
Intern
Contract Length
12 months
Posting End Date
06/11/2026
Please note, this position is only available to Japanese nationals.
Purpose of the Job
The Intern will support the Risk Management (RM) function in fulfilling its mandate to provide independent oversight and management of risks arising from the Bank's activities. The intern may be assigned to one or more teams within Risk Management and will contribute to a variety of analytical, reporting and operational initiatives.
The internship provides an opportunity to gain exposure to a broad range of financial and non-financial risk disciplines within an international financial institution and to contribute to projects supporting risk-informed decision-making.
Accountabilities and Responsibilities
Working under the supervision of Risk Management staff, the Intern will support a range of activities, including:
- Conduct research and analysis on risk-related topics, industries, counterparties, countries and market developments.
- Collect, organize, validate and maintain risk-related data from internal and external sources.
- Support the preparation of risk reports, presentations, dashboards and management information.
- Assist with portfolio monitoring, risk assessments, stress testing exercises and other analytical projects, as applicable.
- Assist with development of risk view on projects proposed for approval and recommendations on project structures
- Support the review and documentation of risk processes, methodologies, policies and procedures.
- Assist with data quality reviews, reconciliations and control activities.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of databases, analytical tools and management information systems.
- Participate in meetings, prepare meeting notes and follow up on agreed actions.
- Collaborate with colleagues across Risk Management and other Bank departments on assigned projects and initiatives.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including process enhancement, automation and data management projects.
- Work in line with the Bank's Behavioural Competencies and Corporate Behaviours.
Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Qualifications
- Undergraduate or postgraduate degree (completed or in progress) in finance, economics, mathematics, statistics, data science, engineering, business, risk management, or another relevant discipline.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to interpret data and identify key insights.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; knowledge of data analysis, visualization or programming tools is an advantage.
- Strong research, organizational and problem-solving skills.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Interest in financial institutions, risk management and development finance.
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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Intern Infra (London, GB)
England, London - European Bank for Reconstruction & Development
Requisition ID
37174
Office Country
United Kingdom
Office City
London
Division
Banking Sectors
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full Time
Contract Type
Intern
Contract Length
12 months
Posting End Date
06/11/2026
Please note that this position is open exclusively to Japanese nationals. We are currently recruiting for a number of positions for Japanese nationals. Candidates are encouraged to explore the other opportunities available and apply for multiple roles where their skills, experience, and professional background align with the requirements.
Purpose of the Job
The Intern will contribute, as a project team member, to all phases of the project cycle, including project origination, structuring, execution, implementation and monitoring. The Intern will take responsibility for the tasks assigned by the operation leader or more senior members of the project team, which may include undertaking comprehensive due diligence, including financial, market, technical, integrity, EBRD policy compliance, as well as effective post-signing implementation and monitoring. The Intern carries out these tasks as part of a project team under the guidance of the operation leader or under the supervision/guidance of more senior bankers.
Accountabilities & Responsibilities
Under the guidance of the operation leader or a more senior banker:
1. Structuring and Execution:
- Work as a project team member on transactions, contributing to all aspects of project structuring and execution, including comprehensive research and analysis of background materials, market information and financial performance data; analysis of financial statements, preparing and updating financial models and financial projections;
- Assist with the designing and processing of technical co-operation assistance, including preparation of terms of reference and internal approval documentation, to support the related investment project or the related policy dialogue initiative;
- As may be requested, assist with communication with other internal units of the EBRD, clients and other stakeholders, at the operational level.
2. Portfolio Monitoring, Value Creation and Reporting:
- As requested by the operation leader or a portfolio manager, undertake assigned tasks relating to the implementation and monitoring of projects to which the Intern is assigned as part of the project team, including compliance with project agreements and Bank procedures related to disbursement, monitoring of progress of the project and financial performance of the client, assessing evolving risk factors and monitoring and assessing covenant compliance;
- As requested by the operation leader or more senior member of the project team, prepare timely and comprehensive draft monitoring reports;
- As may be requested by, and under the supervision of, a TC operation leader, assist with the effective implementation and monitoring of TC assignments and preparation of reports to support donor reporting requirements and operational objectives.
3. Business Development:
- Assist, as required, with marketing and business development.
The responsibilities of the Intern are designed to allow the Intern to progressively undertake more complex tasks and build the scope of responsibilities based on acquired experience and expertise.
All tasks assigned to the Intern are expected to be completed within the specified time frames to a high quality and in line with the policies, procedures and objectives of the Bank.
Qualifications & Skills / Experience & Knowledge
Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor's degree. Master's degree preferred or equivalent experience in the areas of expertise.
- Professional qualification such as ACA, CFA, ACCA, or CIMA equivalent is an advantage.
- Strong quantitative/numerical skills, with the ability to interpret financial information and to design basic financial models.
- Credit analysis skills, with the ability to interpret accounts, understanding local and international accounting principles and practice of credit analysis.
- Computer literacy, conversant with Microsoft Office and spreadsheet packages including financial analysis and modelling modules.
- Ability to work effectively to deadlines and complete tasks to a high degree of accuracy.
- Good teamwork spirit and working well as part of a multi-national team.
- Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
Experience & Knowledge:
- Relevant financial industry experience from an investment or commercial bank, private equity firm, asset management firm, or auditing/financial consulting firm operating to international standards is preferable.
- Exposure to industry/country experience is desirable.
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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Principal Banker (London, GB)
England, London - European Bank for Reconstruction & Development
Requisition ID
37187
Office Country
United Kingdom
Office City
London
Division
Banking Sectors
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full Time
Contract Type
Regular
Contract Length
Posting End Date
04/11/2026
Purpose of Job
The Energy Europe team delivers the Bank's mandate in the electricity sector in Central, Eastern and South Eastern Europe. It makes debt, and equity, investments in the power sector, predominantly focusing on renewable power generation projects as well as electricity storage, transmission and distribution projects working with both public sector clients as well as private sponsors. Its activities are subject to the applicable Energy Sector Strategy and the Green Economy Transition Approach and consistent with the EBRD's commitment to aligning its activities with the goals of the Paris Agreement. It also plays a key role in advancing policy dialogue to promote green, competitive and liberalised energy markets, with a particular focus on the development of regulatory frameworks to support increased penetration of renewable energy.
The Principal Banker is competent in undertaking all tasks related to, and understands all aspects of, project development and implementation, including project origination, structuring, execution, implementation and monitoring, for all types of investment instruments offered by the Bank.
The Principal Banker will act both as a senior member of a project team or as the Operational Leader (OL) / Transaction Leader leading the processing of an EBRD investment operation.
The Principal Banker, in their role as an operation leader, is expected to take responsibility for effective leadership of their project team/s, supervision of junior banking staff, while contributing to their coaching and providing mentoring assistance, as required.
The Principal Banker's role also includes elements of business/pipeline development, client management and policy dialogue.
Please note that we are recruiting for two vacancies through this selection process: one regular role and one short-term(23 months) contract role.
Background
The Project life-cycle involves several stages from origination to signing, followed by implementation and monitoring until full completion and repayment or exit. All the stages involve different tasks such as business marketing, project due diligence analysis, structuring and approval, negotiation and signing of project agreements, disbursement and monitoring.
The role of the Principal Banker is to contribute, as a senior project team member, to the structuring, implementation and monitoring of complex transactions, and to lead, as an operation leader, the development of less complex debt and equity transactions, and the effective implementation and monitoring of an assigned number of portfolio projects, in line with the Bank's operational objectives. The Principal Banker supervises, both as senior team member and as operation leader, more junior colleagues to ensure efficient processing of deal flow and portfolio monitoring.
The Principal Banker is able to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders in relation to business development, project execution, implementation and monitoring, policy dialogue, co-financing arrangements and donor funding, as applicable.
A substantial degree of independence is given to the Principal Banker, and they are expected to ensure effective project team work and progressively take on overall responsibility for increasingly complex transactions.
Accountabilities & Responsibilities
1. Structuring and Execution
- Work as a senior project team member with more experienced operation leaders on complex transactions, contributing to all aspects of project structuring and execution, including supporting the operation leader with the management of the project team;
As an operation leader:
- Lead structuring, negotiation (including review of legal documentation) and the execution of transactions, working with clients, authorities, consultants and internal units;
- Manage the resources and the work load of the project teams under their supervision;
- Oversee the project due diligence process ensuring it meets the Bank's standards;
- Ensure quality and appropriateness of technical cooperation (TC) assistance components which support the investments or contribute to policy dialogue initiatives;
- Ensure that all transactions within their responsibility are completed within the specified time frames to a high standard (including all internal memoranda and Board reports) and in line with the policies, procedures and objectives of the Bank.
2. Portfolio Monitoring, Value Creation and Reporting
- As a senior project team member perform all such tasks as may be assigned by the operation leader and provide constructive portfolio monitoring advice, guidance and supervision to more junior members of the project team.
As operation leader:
- Take overall responsibility for the effective monitoring of all projects within their responsibility, including verifying the quality of regular monitoring reports; taking the lead in maintaining or supervising the management of client relationships; actively managing the resolution of any implementation/monitoring issues in cooperation with relevant Portfolio Managers; managing and supervising more junior bankers who assist in portfolio monitoring;
- Supervise implementation and monitoring of, and reporting on, relevant TC assignments to ensure their compliance with donor reporting requirements, operational objectives and that all reports are of a high quality;
- Take responsibility for ensuring timely notification of any critical portfolio issues to the relevant Portfolio Manager and/or Management, ensuring availability of adequate data and information for the Portfolio Manager and/or Management to be able to take timely decisions.
3. Policy Dialogue
- In cooperation with relevant units within the Bank (e.g., CSD, PSD, Impact) and Banking country teams (if applicable), contribute to policy dialogue, in a leading role (project level initiatives) or supporting function (national level initiatives);
- Assist in providing necessary support, in the form of relevant information or documentation or meeting participation, towards efforts to procure grants and technical cooperation funds to complement investment projects or required as part of policy dialogue efforts.
4. Business Development
- Assist with marketing and business development efforts in the relevant sector and countries to build reputable market contacts in order to develop a broad deal flow and cross selling of the Bank's competencies;
- Assist with the critical screening of project proposal flow that is generated through business development efforts, liaising with other colleagues and teams within the Bank to identify sound and executable investments that meet the mandate of the Bank.
5. Staff Management
- Assist in recruiting, training, coaching and mentoring junior bankers, in coordination with the team Director and Associate Directors, Senior Bankers, involving them in all aspects of the project cycle (appraisal, execution, implementation, monitoring and business development), ensuring adequate quality of project work and appropriate work load distribution amongst the project team members; contribute to their professional and competency development;
- Develop productive relationships within the organisation to able to work effectively in a country/sector matrix structure and in a multi-cultural working environment.
- Directly accountable for the engagement and effective overall management of the Team including recruitment, compensation, performance management, coaching and development. Where matrix reporting is in place, work jointly with the country counterpart when setting objectives and completing performance appraisals for relevant staff.
- Champion and role model the Bank's Behavioural Competencies and Corporate Behaviours, ensuring adherence within the team(s) so that the highest standards of integrity and ethical conduct are exhibited at all times.
The responsibilities of the Principal Banker are designed to allow for the development of transaction expertise and expansion of responsibilities, leading to assuming the role of Senior Banker.
Qualifications & Skills / Experience & Knowledge
Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor's degree. Master's degree preferred or equivalent experience in the areas of expertise.
- Professional qualification such as ACA, CFA, ACCA, or CIMA desirable.
- Strong quantitative/numerical skills are critical with the ability to interpret financial information and to design and use financial models.
- Credit analysis skills, with the ability to interpret accounts, understanding local and international accounting principles and practice of credit analysis.
- Computer literacy, conversant with Microsoft Office and spread sheet packages including financial analysis and modelling modules.
- Excellent understanding of relevant systems and processes.
- Stakeholder management skills.
- Coaching, mentoring & leadership skills.
- Relationship management and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work to deadlines and under time pressure.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
- Good command over the local/country language(s) is an advantage.
Experience & Knowledge:
- Significant relevant financial industry experience from an investment or commercial bank, private equity firm, asset management firm, international financial institution, or auditing/financial consulting firm operating to international standards.
- Practical experience of participating in and leading complex transactions through the full project life cycle.
- Relevant energy sector experience.
- Understanding of energy markets dynamics and new technological trends (e.g. digitalisation, energy storage, hydrogen).
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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2026-10-23 2026-11-04
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