Emerging Markets FI Credit Risk Specialist

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering international organization as an Emerging Markets FI Credit Risk Specialist. In this dynamic role, you will independently analyze and appraise risks associated with financial institution debt transactions. Your expertise will be key in supporting sustainable economic development, providing coaching to junior team members, and influencing key committees. This position offers a stimulating work environment that embraces diversity and promotes inclusion, allowing you to make a real difference in the regions we invest in. If you are passionate about risk analysis and want to shape the future, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in finance, business, or economics is required.
• Substantial experience in analyzing financial institutions and emerging markets.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive risk analysis for FI debt transactions.
• Identify due diligence and propose risk mitigation measures.
• Monitor financial institution counterparties and assess risk exposure.

Skills

Risk Analysis

Financial Modelling

Credit Structuring

Regulatory Compliance

Stakeholder Communication

Education

Advanced degree in finance

Advanced degree in business

Advanced degree in economics

Job description

Requisition ID 35469 Office Country United Kingdom Office City London Division Risk Management Contract Type Short Term Contract Length 12 months Posting End Date 07/05/2025

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Emerging Markets FI Credit Risk Specialist (Principal Risk Officer) to join our dynamic Country and FI Credit Risk Management Team. In this role, you will be responsible for independently analysing and appraising risks associated with financial institution debt transactions within the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development’s (EBRD) portfolio. Your expertise in risk analysis and mitigation strategies will be essential in supporting the Bank’s mission to foster sustainable economic development.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive risk analysis for new and existing Financial Institutions (FI) debt transactions.
• Identify and execute due diligence, propose risk mitigation measures, and recommend optimal transaction structures, including security, covenants, and pricing.
• Review portfolio trends and provide strategic insights for bottom-up stress testing and broader risk management decisions.
• Set counterparty limits, approve transactions under delegated authority, and assign appropriate credit ratings.
• Monitor financial institution counterparties, markets, and macroeconomic developments to assess risk exposure and to assign Probability of Default ratings to such counterparties.
• Lead and contribute to periodic country and FI sector portfolio reviews.
• Provide coaching and supervision to junior team members, including Associate Risk Officers and Analysts.
• Participate in and contribute to key committees, including the Operations Committee and Risk Committee.

Qualifications & Experience

• Advanced degree in finance, business, economics, or a related field.
• Substantial experience in analysing financial institutions and emerging markets.
• Knowledge of emerging markets, particularly within CIS, and SEMED (MENA) regions.
• Strong financial modelling and financial statement analysis skills.
• Expertise in risk management, credit structuring, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven ability to make authoritative recommendations in high-risk environments.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and challenge stakeholders.

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:

• 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;
• An environment that places sustainability, equality and digital transformation at the heart of what we do.

Diversity is one of the Bank’s core values which are at the heart of everything it does. A diverse workforce with the right knowledge and skills enables connection with our clients, brings pioneering ideas, energy and innovation. The EBRD staff is characterised by its rich diversity of nationalities, cultures and opinions and we aim to sustain and build on this strength. 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, sexual orientation or disabilities. As an inclusive employer, we promote flexible working and expecting our employee to attend the office 50% of their working time.

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).