Requisition ID 34971 Office Country United Kingdom Office City London Division Treasury Department Contract Type Regular Contract Length Posting End Date 20/08/2024
Role Overview
The role contributes to the EBRD’s efforts to establish more sustainable local currency (LCY) financing and to develop more efficient and self-sustaining local currency markets in EBRD’s Countries of Operations (CoO).
In particular, the Associate is to support the Portfolio Management, EMEA team with analytical and research skills in monitoring local currency markets developments, overseeing central banking reform related Technical Cooperation (TC) activities, and evaluating possible opportunities for EBRD engagement through either operational or advisory activities or policy dialogue. The Associate is responsible for providing support and guidance to the Portfolio Management, EMEA team on preparation and management of the central banking reform related TC projects.
Background
The Portfolio Management – EMEA Group is the nexus for the local currency operations of EBRD’s Treasury. The desk has functional responsibility for the management of all financial risks to the Bank associated with the Bank’s local currency activities.
The core function of Portfolio Management – EMEA is the management and provision of liquidity in support of the Bank’s local currency lending activities. Crucially this risk comprises both the market risks and the liquidity / cash management risks of the Bank. It is the function of the Portfolio Management – EMEA desk to manage these risks, and where relevant run its own risk in pursuit of its P&L targets.
Furthermore, as the core of practical financial markets expertise in the Bank the Portfolio Management – EMEA desk plays a fundamental role in the development of money and derivatives local currency markets in both an advisory and practical capacity.
Key Responsibilities and Deliverables
The Associate, Portfolio Management – EMEA is expected to perform the following duties under supervision and guidance of the Director and/or Associate Director:
Essential Skills, Experience & Qualifications
Competencies & Personal Attributes:
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:
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).