Associate Banker

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development; Fatih; Hybrid; TRY 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) in Türkiye seeks an Associate Banker focused on origination and execution of investment projects in Manufacturing and Services. You will contribute to all phases of the project cycle, including due diligence, financial modelling, and policy dialogue support.

You will collaborate with the operation leader and senior bankers to deliver high-quality results within deadlines and adapt to evolving project requirements in a dynamic international

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Professional qualification such as ACA, CFA, ACCA, or CIMA desirable.
• Quantitative/numerical skills with ability to interpret financial information and design models.
• Credit analysis skills with ability to interpret accounts and accounting principles.
• Computer literacy with MS Office and spreadsheets including financial analysis and modelling modules.
• Good understanding of relevant systems and processes.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member and meet deadlines under time pressure.
• Good written and oral communication skills in English and Turkish.

Responsibilities

• 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, including analysis of financial statements, preparing and updating financial models and financial projections.
• Assist with the designing and processing of technical co-operation assistance, including preparation of terms of reference and internal approval documentation, to support the related investment project or the related policy dialogue initiative;
• As may be requested, assist with communication with other internal units of the Bank, clients, 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 Associate Banker are completed within the specified time frames to a high quality and in line with the policies, procedures, and objectives of the Bank.

Skills

Financial modelling

Credit analysis

Quantitative skills

Team collaboration

English & Turkish proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Financial analysis tools

Job description

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The role is part o the Corporate team in Türkiye, with primary focus on the origination and execution of investment projects in Manufacturing and Services sector.

The Associate Banker contributes to all phases of the project cycle, including project origination, structuring, execution, implementation.

The Associate Banker will take responsibility for the tasks assigned to them by the operation leader or more senior members of the project team, or more senior bankers, which may include undertaking comprehensive due diligence, including financial, market, integrity and EBRD policy compliance, as well as effective post-signing implementation.

The Associate Banker carries out these tasks as part of a project team under the guidance of the operation leader or under the supervision/guidance of more senior bankers.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

Under the guidance of the operation leader or a more senior banker:

• 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, including analysis of financial statements, preparing and updating financial models and financial projections;
• Assist with the designing and processing of technical co-operation assistance, including preparation of terms of reference and internal approval documentation, to support the related investment project or the related policy dialogue initiative;
• As may be requested, assist with communication with other internal units of the Bank, clients, 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 Associate Banker are completed within the specified time frames to a high quality and in line with the policies, procedures, and objectives of the Bank.

The responsibilities of the Associate Banker are designed to allow the Associate Banker to progressively undertake more complex tasks 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 in the areas of expertise.
• Professional qualification such as ACA, CFA, ACCA, or CIMA desirable.
• Quantitative/numerical skills are critical with the ability to interpret financial information and to design and use financial models.
• Credit analysis skills, with the ability to interpret accounts, understanding local and international accounting principles and practice of credit analysis.
• Computer literacy, conversant with Microsoft Office and spread sheet packages including financial analysis and modelling modules.
• Good understanding of relevant systems and processes.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member and to deadlines and under time pressure.
• Good written and oral communication skills in English and Turkish.

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.
• Exposure to industry/country experience.

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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