Senior Officer, MD Assistant, Banking

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Officer to support EU funding programs. This role involves administrative support, data management, and coordination with various departments. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and possess strong analytical skills. Join a dynamic team that values diversity and innovation while working on significant financial programs supported by EU guarantees. If you have a passion for finance and a desire to make a difference, this position offers a unique opportunity to engage with key stakeholders and contribute to impactful projects.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience required.
• Fluent English is mandatory; additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process internal documents for Bank committees.
• Manage correspondence and requests effectively.
• Organize meetings, travel, and logistics efficiently.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

Administrative Skills

Numeracy

Fluency in English

Education

Degree or Equivalent Experience

Secretarial or Business Qualification

Tools

SAP

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Senior Officer, MD Assistant, Banking, London

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Client:

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Finance

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

Purpose of the job

The Senior Officer, EU Pillar, plays a key role in the Bank’s engagement with the EU on its flagship programme for EBRD’s EU Countries of Operations. The focus of the role is on supporting Donor Partnerships staff members in their negotiation and implementation of EU funding programmes, including financing instruments and advisory support, and specifically on the implementation of the InvestEU programme. The Senior Officer may support staff implementing other EU-funded programmes to ensure smooth operations of the EU Pillar team.

The role includes administrative and budget support, interaction with colleagues across the Bank, and external contacts.

Background

The EU is a key strategic partner for EBRD, being a major donor and shareholder. Maintaining a productive relationship with the EU is a core aim.

The EU Pillar in Donor Partnerships leads in designing new EU co-financing and advisory products, and manages EU funding from various sources.

With new EU flagship guarantees like Invest EU and EFSD+, the volume of guarantees and associated workflows is expected to increase significantly.

The Senior Officer will provide administrative support, including research, reporting, data management, travel arrangements, procurement, and meeting organization. The role involves coordination with various departments and external organizations.

Scale

The EU Team has 19 staff in London, managing significant financial programmes supported by EU guarantees and grants.

Responsibilities include:

• Preparing and processing internal documents for Bank committees
• Managing correspondence and requests
• Maintaining data in EBRD and EU-specific applications
• Organizing meetings, travel, and logistics
• Improving departmental processes
• Managing travel and expenses

Additional responsibilities include procurement, budget management, reporting, research, and analytical work.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience
• Secretarial or business qualification preferred
• Fluent English, additional languages desirable

Experience and Skills

• Numeracy, organizational, administrative, and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and prioritize
• Attention to detail

Experience with EU institutions and SAP is desirable but not essential.

Work Environment

The EBRD offers a dynamic, inclusive, and sustainable work environment, encouraging diversity and digital transformation, with opportunities to work with experts across regions.