Associate Banker (London, GB)

The Natural Resources (NR) team originates, structures and executes debt and equity transactions across the Bank's countries of operations, supporting clients in the natural resources value chain and contributing to the Bank's strategic priorities through investment, portfolio management and policy dialogue. The team's core subsectors include:

• Mining and metals (including critical raw materials, base and precious metals, industrial minerals, and metals processing, as well as recovery/reprocessing of historic tailings);
• Mining-related services;
• Low-carbon and circular-economy investments to help energy transition of fossil fuel companies.

We are seeking a dedicated professional who will contribute to the growth of NR activities in EBRD countries of operations. In this context, the Associate Banker contributes to all phases of the project cycle, including project origination, structuring, execution, implementation and monitoring. The Associate Banker will take responsibility for tasks assigned by the operation leader, 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 Associate Banker carries out these tasks as part of a project team under the guidance of an operation leader or under the supervision/guidance of more senior bankers or the team director.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

• Work as a project team member on transactions, contributing to all aspects of project due-diligence, structuring, negotiation and execution.
• Oversee the specific project due diligence process work streams delegated by the operation leader, ensuring the due-diligence quality meets the Bank's standards.
• Prepare internal project documentation, including approval project memoranda, financial models, draft term sheets, presentations, etc.
• Ensure that all tasks are completed within specified time frames to a high standard and in line with the policies, procedures and objectives of the Bank.

Portfolio Monitoring, Value Creation and Reporting:

• Take responsibility for the implementation and monitoring of all projects assigned, including compliance with project agreements and Bank procedures related to disbursement.
• Prepare timely and comprehensive monitoring reports and include recommendations for corrective actions where required.
• Provide constructive advice, guidance and supervision to more junior members of the project team.

Business Development:

• Assist with marketing and business development efforts.
• Screen project proposal flow generated through business development efforts, liaising with other colleagues and teams within the Bank.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree; Master's degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Professional qualification such as ACA, CFA, ACCA, or CIMA desirable.
• Strong quantitative/numerical skills with the ability to interpret financial information and design financial models.
• Credit analysis skills, understanding local and international accounting principles.
• Computer literacy, conversant with Microsoft Office and spreadsheet packages.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

Experience & Knowledge:

• Relevant financial industry experience from an investment or commercial bank, private equity firm, asset management firm, or auditing/financial consulting firm.
• Extensive practical experience of participating in debt and equity transactions through the full project life cycle.

What is it like to work at the EBRD?

Our agile and innovative approach makes life at the EBRD a unique experience! You will be part of a pioneering and diverse international organisation, using 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 seek individuals who share these values and are committed to embedding them in their daily work.

The EBRD environment provides you with varied, stimulating and engaging work, a culture that embraces inclusion and celebrates diversity, a hybrid workplace offering flexibility, and a focus on sustainability, equality and digital transformation.

Diversity is one of the Bank's core values. The EBRD encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of the EBRD member countries to apply regardless of their background.

Please note, 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.