Analyst, Portfolio Management

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

Job summary

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is seeking a junior Analyst to support the Portfolio Management EMEA team. In this role, you will help manage local currency market risks, develop reports, and gain invaluable experience in financial markets, all within a diverse and dynamic environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of competitive benefits

Flexible hybrid workplace

Sustainability-focused work environment

Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest in financial markets through relevant degree or past work experience.
• Experience using Excel (some VBA) and interfaces between systems.
• Fluency in English with good presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily portfolio management operations.
• Develop and maintain risk and reporting tools.
• Run daily and ad-hoc reports and analyze data.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Numerical skills

Education

Relevant degree in finance

Tools

Excel

Job description

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Purpose of Job
The Analyst is a junior financial markets person who will assist Portfolio Management EMEA team with data reporting whilst building their knowledge of and assisting in the management of the Bank’s local currency market FX, interest rate and liquidity risks.

Given the strategic importance of local currency financing for EBRD, the role is key to help the Portfolio Management EMEA team report both internally and externally on the local currency activity, as well as support the day to day work of the team.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

The Analyst, Portfolio Management – EMEA will:

• Help with day-to-day portfolio management operations as requires
• Support the team by developing, improving (where possible automating) and maintaining risk and other required reports feeding from various different sources that are necessary to support both the day to day and reporting of the desk
• Run daily and ad-hoc reports and analyse data as required
• Help with day-to-day operations as required
• Help in the tracking of all relevant developments in the relevant local currency markets,
• Help expanding the framework necessary to manage the local currency funding and lending book

Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest in financial markets through relevant degree or past work experience
• Demonstrated analytical skills to deliver insight on qualitative and quantitative organisational data to drive decision making
• Good interpersonal skills, ability to build relationships, gain credibility and establish trust quickly
• Demonstrated proactive approach to problem solving and asks the right questions to get at the deeper-level “why”
• Highly numerical and analytical with a focussed attention to detail
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise and multitask
• Demonstrated ability to work independently to find solutions, and recognise when to escalate or redirect a query
• Excellent team player essential
• Experience using Excel (some VBA) and interfaces between systems
• Excellent communication skills, fluent in English language, with good presentation skills
• A second language of one of EBRD’s Countries of Operation is highly 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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