Back Analyst Private Equity

Requisition ID 34466 Office Country United Kingdom Office City London Division Banking Sectors Contract Type Regular Contract Length Posting End Date 02/04/2024

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 more senior members of the project team, which may include undertaking comprehensive due diligence, including financial, market, integrity and EBRD policy compliance, as well as effective post-signing implementation and monitoring.

The Analyst will be involved in execution, monitoring and divestments of equity and quasi-equity investments across geographies predominantly in the Financial Institutions sector. This includes banks as well as insurance companies, stock exchanges, NPL transactions and other financial services businesses. The incumbent will be part of teams working on equity and quasi-equity transactions under guidance and supervision of an Associate Director/ Directors, Co-Heads Private Equity.

EBRD’s equity approach has changed in recent years, with the team expanding significantly and taking over portfolio responsibility, as well as growing its origination and execution capacity. The Team is looking to recruit an Analyst with a focus on the Financial Institutions sector, whose main role will be to contribute to deal execution and portfolio management.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Prepare comprehensive research and analysis of market and company information;
• Analyse and evaluate potential risks related to the proposed project, including analysis of financial statements,
• Prepare and update financial models in Excel for potential investments;
• Carry out initial valuation assessments using a variety of techniques applying sound judgement of what’s reasonable and feasible;
• Prepare materials and sections for investment proposals and memoranda for internal approvals;
• Contribute to preparation of term sheets under supervision of transaction team leaders;
• Participate in negotiation, when feasible and participate in the review of legal documentation and execution of transactions, working with clients, authorities, consultants and internal teams;
• Take part in the project due diligence process (online and on site across EBRD countries of operations), ensuring undertakings are delivered on time and within the scope;
• Ensure that all tasks within his/her responsibility are completed within the specified time frames to a high standard and in line with the policies, procedures and objectives of the Bank.
• Contribute to the monitoring of an assigned portfolio of investments by preparing relevant reports, tracking progress and implementation of value creation programs and highlighting major variances/issues to team leaders/Associate Directors;
• Ensure information is being collected and internal portfolio reports are clear, concise, prepared in a timely manner, and identify all key issues;
• Maintaining relationship and regular communication with the respective counterparties at portfolio companies, staying on top of critical developments with investments;
• Assist in implementation of an exit when agreed.
• Under direction, prepare analysis of market trends and developments and contribute to industry and country mapping exercises;
• Contribute to marketing and business development efforts in equity to build reputable market contacts in order to develop a broad deal flow for EBRD, liaising closely with country and sector colleagues;
• Prepare screening memos of project proposals that are generated through business development efforts.

  Qualifications, Skills, Experience & Knowledge:

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
  • Fluent Russian language or another language used in EBRD’s region is an advantage.
  • Bachelor’s degree. Master’s degree preferred.
  • Professional qualification such as ACA, CFA, ACCA, or CIMA desirable.
  • Strong quantitative/numerical skills are critical with the ability to interpret financial information, and a deep knowledge of designing, building and using financial models.
  • The ability to interpret accounts, understanding local and international accounting principles and practice of credit analysis.
  • Detail and quality oriented.
  • Interpersonal skills. Team player.
  • Task management skills.
  • Ability to work to deadlines and under time pressure.
  • Relevant experience (2+ years) from a major private equity/investment banking/audit or consultancy firms.

    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.

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