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Requisition ID 35546 Office Country Benin Office City Cotonou Division Banking Countries of Operations Contract Type Regular Contract Length Posting End Date 13/04/2025

Are you passionate about investment banking and eager to make an impact in emerging markets? Join the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) as an Analyst in Banking in Cotonou, Benin. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to transformative projects, working on debt and equity transactions that drive economic growth.

Please Note: This role is subject to EBRD obtaining approval to open an office in Benin. A conditional offer will be issued to the successful candidate, with a confirmed start date once approvals are in place.

Please make sure to submit your application and CV in English language.

About the Role
As an Analyst, Banking you’ll support the full project lifecycle—from origination to execution, implementation, and monitoring. You will work closely with senior bankers and project teams to conduct financial analysis, structure transactions, and assess investment risks.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct financial analysis, market research, and due diligence on potential investments.
• Develop and update financial models and projections.
• Support transaction structuring, execution, and approval processes.
• Assist with technical cooperation initiatives, including drafting terms of reference.
• Monitor project performance, ensuring compliance with agreements and risk mitigation.
• Prepare reports and recommendations for senior team members.

  What We’re Looking For

  📚 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯! 🌍🤝 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗡𝗛𝗖𝗥, 𝗪𝗙𝗣, 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗙, 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗦𝗦, 𝗨𝗡𝗙𝗣𝗔, 𝗜𝗢𝗠 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀! 🌐

  ⚠️ 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐰: 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐚 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐍𝐎𝐖!

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree (or Master’s) in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field.
  • Professional Qualifications: ACA, CFA, ACCA, or CIMA preferred.
  • Skills: Strong financial modeling, credit analysis, and risk assessment capabilities.
  • Experience: Background in investment/commercial banking, private equity, asset management, or financial consulting.
  • Technical Proficiency: Excel, financial analysis tools, and familiarity with accounting principles.
  • Language: Fluency in English and French; knowledge of local languages is a plus.
  • Work Ethic: Team player with the ability to meet tight deadlines and handle pressure effectively.

    Why Join Us?

    • Work with a globally respected financial institution driving sustainable investment.
    • Gain exposure to high-impact projects in a dynamic emerging market.
    • Collaborate with top-tier finance professionals and industry experts.
    • Accelerate your career in an environment that values innovation and excellence.

      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).