Back Analyst, Debt Mobilisation Product Development

Requisition ID 34276 Office Country United Kingdom Office City London Division Debt Mobilisation Contract Type Short Term Contract Length 12 months Posting End Date 13/02/2024

Purpose of Job

The Analyst, Debt Mobilisation Product Development provides support to the group in the team responsible for developing new and innovative ways to mobilise predominantly private debt co-financing alongside EBRD’s loan investments.

The role assists as directed in the development of certain new products and on certain actions which are expected to facilitate the mobilisation of new types of debt investors. These include contributing as required to certain efforts to enhance reporting to and communication with investors and a number of investor education initiatives. Internally it includes supporting as required efforts to drive the required cultural change around mobilisation as well as assisting the coordination of the development of the required infrastructure to support each of the above efforts.

The role reports to the AD, Head Debt Mobilisation Product Development.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

New product development

• Contribute as requested to certain stages of new product development leading to increased private debt mobilisation, working to ensure that new products meet agreed internal and external requirements.
• Contribute to relevant product and market analysis, assisting on due diligence and structuring work and contributing to the preparation of relevant reports and material as indicated.
• Work on building internal and external working relationships to ensure effective product delivery in terms of internal focus and adequate investor interest.

  New mobilisation initiatives

  • As requested, be involved in interactions with other MDBs, external stakeholders and investors in certain agreed topics and initiatives that contain a private debt mobilisation aspect, component or outcome.
  • Contribute to and follow up on required work on data needs, joint reporting, potential programmatic co-financing solutions and blended finance initiatives which have the scope of advancing the Bank’s mobilisation mandate through direct linkages to the new product development responsibilities.

    Mobilisation metrics, enabling factors and cultural alignment

    📚 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!

    • Assist other members of the group in the coordination of internal stakeholders on the preparation of data-based integrated marketing material of relevance for new private debt investors, and contribute to the preparation of such marketing material, aiming to meet investor needs and including the financial performance of the Bank’s historical activities, as well market compatible impact and climate reporting standards.

      Data soundness responsibilities

      • For projects mobilising finance, ensure data is accurately reflected in core systems and Data Warehouse reports.
      • Work with Data Management to design business rules and controls to assure data quality.
      • Working with colleagues from Corporate Recovery, Results Management, Risk Management and Data Management, develop a standardised set of data and metrics to support reporting and analytics, both for internal and external clients.
      • Work with Data Management to develop automated dashboards to track performance KPIs and data quality.

        Additional responsibilities

        • Contribute as required to specific elements of the preparation of all internal approvals and related material required in each of the above areas.
        • Support as required certain business development opportunities to attract new private debt investors.
        • Support the Execution and Advisory group on transaction work as required.
        • Attend industry and mobilisation-related events and conferences, meetings with government authorities, investors, organisations and business communities as appropriate and required to advance the Bank’s mobilisation mandate.

          Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications

          Qualifications and Skills:

          • Relevant university degree or equivalent experience.
          • Credit analysis skills, with the ability to interpret accounts, understanding local and international accounting principles and practice of credit analysis.
          • Strong quantitative/numerical skills with the ability to interpret financial information and to design and use financial models.
          • Sound decision making skills with a focus on providing solutions. Proven business judgement and high ethical and professional standards.
          • Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
          • Ideally fluency in another major language, in addition to English.
          • Ideally prior experience in EBRD’s countries of operations.

            Experience & Knowledge:

            • Financial industry experience from an investment or commercial bank, private equity firm, asset management firm, or auditing/financial consulting firm operating to international standards.
            • Ideally knowledge and experience in debt products, encompassing a combination of the syndicated loans market, leveraged and/or project finance, climate finance, structured products, credit asset management or insurance 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.

                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.