Analyst, EU Banks and Structured Finance

EBRD; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An international financial institution in London is seeking an ambitious Analyst to join the EU Banks & Structured Finance Team. The role entails contributing to project structuring, execution, and monitoring. Ideal candidates will have strong quantitative skills, relevant financial experience, and proficiency in analytical tools. A Bachelor's degree is essential, with a Master's being preferred. This position offers a hybrid working model, promoting flexibility and employee wellbeing, while fostering an inclusive workplace culture.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible working environment

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Proven ability to interpret financial information and design financial models.
• Experience in handling and interpreting large datasets.
• Ability to manage deadlines under time pressure.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to project structuring and execution.
• Undertake project monitoring and compliance tasks.
• Assist with business development and marketing efforts.

Skills

Strong quantitative/numerical skills

Credit analysis skills

Strong analytical skills

Computer and AI tools literacy

Effective team work

Excellent written and oral communication skills in English

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Professional qualification (ACA, CFA, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Financial modeling tools

Python

SQL

Excel/VBA

Job description

Purpose of Job

The EU Banks & Structured Finance Team seeks an ambitious and self-driven professional with the experience capability and enthusiasm to join the Team in the London HQ. The Team covers Financial Institutions investments (including equity and debt across the capital structure DCM operations) in the European Union and Structured Finance products (including but not limited to covered bonds securitisations DPRs guarantee programmes) across all Countries of Operations. The role involves work across the product range. The Analyst contributes to all phases of the project cycle including project origination, structuring, execution, implementation and monitoring.

The Analyst will take responsibility for those tasks assigned to them by the operation leader or more senior members of the project team or more senior bankers. The tasks may include undertaking comprehensive due diligence including financial market integrity and EBRD policy compliance as well as effective post‑signing implementation and monitoring. The Analyst carries out these tasks as part of a project team under the guidance of an operation leader or under the supervision/guidance of more senior bankers.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

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; analyse and evaluate potential risks related to the proposed project; prepare and update financial models and projections; work with client counterparts, consultants and other parties to progress the project; assist with the preparation of internal project documentation including approval project memoranda, financial analysis, financial models, draft term sheets, presentations, etc. as required; assist with communication with other internal units of the Bank, client counterparts 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 Analyst are completed within the specified time frames to a high standard and in line with the policies, procedures and objectives of the Bank.

2. Portfolio Monitoring, Value Creation and Reporting

   As requested by the operation leader, a senior banker or a Portfolio Manager undertake assigned tasks relating to the implementation and monitoring of all projects to which the Analyst is assigned, including compliance with project agreements and Bank procedures related to disbursement; monitoring of progress of the project implementation and financial performance of the client; assessing evolving risk factors and monitoring and assessing covenant compliance. Prepare timely and comprehensive monitoring reports, include recommendations for corrective actions where required and ensure these proposed corrective actions and recommendations are brought to the attention of the operation leader or more senior team members; perform other such tasks as may be assigned.

3. Business Development

   Assist as required with marketing origination and business development efforts.

The responsibilities of the Analyst are designed to allow them to progressively undertake more complex tasks, develop transaction expertise and build the scope of responsibilities based on acquired experience and expertise.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree. Master's degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Professional qualification such as ACA, CFA, ACCA or CIMA desirable.
• Strong quantitative/numerical skills critical with ability to interpret financial information and design and use financial models.
• Credit analysis skills with ability to interpret accounts, understanding local and international accounting principles and practice of credit analysis.
• Strong analytical skills with comfort in data analysis and organisation handling and interpreting large datasets, portfolio analysis and loan tape reviews.
• Computer and AI tools literacy conversant with Microsoft Office and spreadsheet packages including financial analysis and modelling modules. Familiarity with Python, SQL and Excel/VBA will be considered a plus.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member and meet deadlines under time pressure.
• Excellent written and oral 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.
• Practical experience of participating in transactions through the full project life cycle is desirable.
• Exposure to FI sector and bank credit analysis and/or capital market equity and structured credit is desirable.
• Co-operating with diverse stakeholders and contributing to problem‑solving and effective team‑work.

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 peoples 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 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).