Analyst, Country Strategy

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An international financial institution in the UK is seeking an Analyst to support the preparation of Country Strategies and assess implementation effectiveness through reviews. The role involves collaboration with internal stakeholders, managing timelines, and preparing presentations for senior management. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in economics or business, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Microsoft tools, including Excel. This position offers a flexible hybrid work environment and emphasizes diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Competitive employee benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Demonstrable professional experience, ideally in an IFI or working with IFIs.
• Ability to quickly learn and understand the Bank's products and services.
• Accuracy and timeliness in delivering high amount of work particularly for the regular internal reports.

Responsibilities

• Support the senior members of the team in orchestrating Country Strategy and Delivery Reviews.
• Keep close tabs on the progress against the milestones of preparation and approval processes.
• Prepare ad hoc presentations for Senior Management and the Board.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal communication

Strategic thinking

Knowledge of Microsoft Power and Excel

Data analysis tools (Tableau, R)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in economics or business administration

Master’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Power

Tableau

R

Job description

Role Summary

The Analyst is responsible for supporting the preparation of EBRD Country Strategies and the assessment of Country Strategy implementation through Country Strategy Delivery Reviews, collecting and managing inputs from relevant teams, including Banking, the Political Counsellors, and Country Economists, as well as other sources as required.

Responsibilities

• Support the senior members of the team in orchestrating Country Strategy and Country Strategy Delivery Reviews. This includes research, analysis and drafting, as well as preparing detailed accounts of all relevant discussions.
• Keep close tabs on the progress against the milestones of the preparation and approval processes, ensuring adherence to the pre‑agreed detailed timeline/work plan.
• Nurture and maintain strong working relationships with key internal stakeholders within the Bank to obtain high quality timely input for the above activities.
• Prepare ad hoc presentations for Senior Management and the Board on Country Strategy issues.
• Support the Deputy Director in the review of strategy & policy related documents during the SPCom submission process, including preparation of supporting documents and minutes for SP Com meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in economics or business administration, or equivalent (Master’s degree a strong plus).
• Demonstrable professional experience, ideally in an IFI or working with IFIs. Expertise in one of the key Bank's strategic themes (Inclusion, Economic Governance, Green Economy) desirable.
• Ability to quickly learn and understand the Bank's products and services.
• Good grasp of the political and economic environment in the Transition Region.
• Good strategic thinking and planning skills for an organisation that is primarily private sector investment focused.
• Very good analytical and synthesizing skills, as well as the ability to understand and contribute to the political and economic analysis of the Bank's operational environment in its countries of operations.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Accuracy and timeliness in delivering high amount of work particularly for the regular internal reports.
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver timely, high-quality output.
• Very good interpersonal communication skills to facilitate cross‑departmental discussion.
• Very good knowledge of Microsoft Power, Excel and other Microsoft Software. Knowledge of Tableau, R and other data analysis software a strong plus.
• Good organisational skills.

Our Approach

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.

Employer Highlights

• 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.
• A hybrid workplace that offers flexibility to teams and individuals; 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 & Inclusion

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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