Back Analyst

Requisition ID 32369 Office Country Tunisia Office City Tunis Division Banking Sectors Contract Type Fixed Term Contract Length 2 years Posting End Date 18/12/2022

Purpose of Job

The Analyst contributes to all phases of the project cycle, including project origination, structuring, execution, implementation and monitoring.

The Analyst will take responsibility for the tasks assigned to him/her 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, conducting financial analysis and financial modelling on advanced level, as well as effective post-signing implementation and monitoring.

The Analyst 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.

The role is dedicated to the SME Finance & Development Group (the “Group”), with a focus on the Risk Sharing Framework (RSF). The RSF is an instrument where, in cooperation with local Partner Financial Institutions (PFI), the EBRD shares part (usually 50%) of the risk of a PFI on a funded basis (i.e. by providing the share of the loan amount to an end-borrower) or an unfunded basis (i.e. by guaranteeing a share of the end-borrower’s risk). The Analyst will report to the RSF team based in HQ to provide operational and technical support for the RSF product in all EBRD countries of operation.

SME Finance & Development is responsible for delivering the Small Business Initiative (“SBI”), a Bank-wide strategic initiative dedicated to support and develop the institution’s SME business. In particular, the Group is responsible for the strategic consolidation and coordination of all the Bank’s activities in the SME sphere and provides the direction and framework necessary to create, lead, and coordinate the SBI, ensuring a more integrated and prioritised approach towards the SME sector.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

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

Structuring and Execution

• 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 Analyst are completed within the specified time frames to a high quality and in line with the policies, procedures and objectives of the Bank.

  Portfolio Monitoring, Value Creation and Reporting

  • As requested by the operation leader or a Portfolio Manager, undertake assigned tasks relating to the implementation and monitoring of projects to which the Analyst is assigned as part of the project team, including compliance with project agreements and Bank procedures related to disbursement, monitoring of progress of the project and financial performance of the client, assessing evolving risk factors and monitoring and assessing covenant compliance;
  • As requested by the operation leader or more senior member of the project team, prepare timely and comprehensive draft monitoring reports and include recommendations for corrective actions where required and ensure these corrective actions and recommendations are brought to the attention of more senior team members;
  • As may be requested by, and under the supervision of, a Technical Cooperation (TC) operation leader, assist with the effective implementation and monitoring of TC assignments including communication with TC client, monitoring of TC fund usage, preparation and filing of relevant TC progress and completion reports to support the TC operation leader to meet donor reporting requirements and operational objectives.
    • In close daily collaboration with colleagues based in HQ, the Analyst will provide operational and technical support for all aspects of the RSF product. This will include:
    • Preparation and analysis of portfolio and pipeline data.
    • Preparation of reports for internal committees including discussions with multiple internal departments.
    • Preparation of internal and external RSF marketing materials.
    • Supporting efforts to expand the RSF product to new PFIs and to new geographies.
    • Ad hoc support to RSF transaction teams for all phases of the project cycle.

      The responsibilities of the Analyst are designed to allow the Analyst to progressively undertake more complex tasks and build the scope of responsibilities based on acquired experience and expertise.

      Qualifications & Skills Experience & Knowledge

      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, ability to build and analyse cash flow statements, understanding local and international accounting principles and practice of credit analysis.
      • Computer literacy, conversant with Microsoft Office and spreadsheet 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.
      • Good command over the local/country language is an advantage.

        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?

          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.