Requisition ID 35941 Office Country Senegal Office City Dakar Division Banking Countries of Operations Contract Type Regular Contract Length Posting End Date 26/08/2025
The date of appointment of the successful candidate to the Principal Banker position in EBRD’s office in Senegal will be subject to necessary approval to open an office in Senegal being obtained. While this process is still under way, EBRD will issue a conditional offer to the successful candidate and will confirm the employment start date as soon as the institutional approval process is completed.
As this role involves collaboration with international teams, we kindly ask that you submit your resume in English.
Purpose of Job
The Principal Banker is competent in undertaking all tasks related to, and understands all aspects of, project development and implementation, including project origination, structuring, execution, implementation and monitoring, for all types of investment instruments offered by the Bank.
The Principal Banker will act both as a senior member of a project team or as an operation leader (typically on less complex transactions than an Associate Director, Senior Banker).
The Principal Banker, in their role as an operation leader, is expected to take responsibility for effective leadership of their project team/s, supervision of junior banking staff, while contributing to their coaching and providing mentoring assistance, as required.
The Principal Banker’s role also includes elements of business/pipeline development, client management and policy dialogue.
Accountabilities & Responsibilities
Structuring and Execution
As an operation leader:
Portfolio Monitoring, Value Creation and Reporting
As operation leader:
Policy Dialogue
Business Development
Staff Management
The responsibilities of the Principal Banker are designed to allow for the development of transaction expertise and expansion of responsibilities, leading to assuming the role of Senior Banker.
Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications
Qualifications and Skills:
Experience & Knowledge:
What is it like to work at the EBRD? / About 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.
At EBRD, our Values – Inclusiveness, Innovation, Trust, and Responsibility – are at the heart of how we work. We bring these to life through our Workplace Behaviours: listening well and speaking up, collaborating smartly, acting decisively with full commitment, and simplifying to amplify our impact. These principles shape our culture and define our success. We seek individuals who not only share these values but are also committed to embedding them in their daily work, fostering a positive and high-performing environment.
The EBRD environment provides you with:
Diversity is one of the Bank’s core values which are at the heart of everything it does. 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, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, socio-economic background or disability.
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).