Strategic Business Development Analyst

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development in London is seeking a motivated Analyst to support the Principal, BD Lead and Associate in identifying potential FDI opportunities and raising awareness of the Bank’s capabilities to attract new business.

The role is embedded within the Business Development Unit, collaborating with Banking/CSG teams to prepare marketing materials, map markets and coordinate senior management visits.

Qualifications

• Corporate and/or business development, marketing, and research experience from a leading investment/merchant or commercial organisation.
• Broad knowledge and understanding of banking project cycle.
• Good knowledge and understanding of key marketing principles.
• Knowledge of Banking Department’s procedures and the Bank’s rules would be an advantage.
• Computer literate (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), knowledge and maintenance of various BDU databases (BTOR, CRM, Slides Library and Documentum), knowledge of Bank’s systems (SAP, DTM, ERD Business Contacts, Data Warehouse) and internet search engines.
• Prior experience in central and eastern Europe/former Soviet Union and/or SEMED is desirable.
• Very good written and oral communication skills in English. Other languages are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with Business Development team members, proactively contribute to all aspects of coordination and preparation of marketing business development visits of EBRD senior management (includes President, FVP, VP Banking and MDs).
• Support Banking/CSG teams in market mapping and pipeline building, as and when requested.
• Provide research and in-depth background information on companies or sectors and to prepare supporting marketing materials such as presentations and briefings, as and when requested.
• Working closely with the Principal, Business Development Lead, take a leading role in the design of an EBRD pitch book and work with various Banking/CSG teams on customising needs to promote the Bank’s activities and products.
• Support the Associate, BD on the identification of FDI opportunities in non-COOs and implementation of the Business Outreach Programme.

Skills

Business development

Research

Marketing

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

CRM systems

SAP

DTM

Data Warehouse

Job description

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development in London is seeking a motivated Analyst to support the Principal, BD Lead and Associate in identifying potential FDI opportunities and raising awareness of the Bank’s capabilities to attract new business.

The role is embedded within the Business Development Unit, collaborating with Banking/CSG teams to prepare marketing materials, map markets and coordinate senior management visits.