Analyst, ESD (Corporate Sector) in London

The Analyst will support colleagues in the relevant ESD team to deliver the Bank’s commitments under its Environmental and Social Policy, covering environmental and social appraisal and monitoring of the Bank's portfolio of projects and activities in various sectors; oversight and verification of the Bank's approaches, assessments, monitoring, reporting and verification of environmental, social, green and other commitments relevant to ESD's mandate. The Analyst will be joining the Corporate Sector Team, which focuses on Manufacturing & Services, Food & Agribusiness, Real Estate, Telecommunication, Media and Technology and other sectors as required. The Corporate Team undertakes project due diligence related to compliance with EU environmental legislation and good international practices, including human rights, labour impacts, supply chains and contractor management, land acquisition, resource use, cultural heritage, management of security forces, health and safety, gender-based violence and harassment, stakeholder engagement and grievance management.

You will join a multicultural team working on complex projects, often acting as lead specialist or providing support to others. ESD works closely and interacts daily with the banking teams and other departments to drive the shared agenda of sound environment and sustainable development. ESD is a team of specialists responsible for the environmental and social appraisal, assessment and monitoring of the Bank's portfolio of projects and activities in various sectors. ESD is responsible for the Environmental and Social Policy (ESP).

Main interaction is with the Banking teams during project development and implementation, where active participation is expected from ESD in assessing gaps against applicable policy provisions, identifying and developing solutions and opportunities, and thereby ensuring compliance as well as increased environmental and social transition impact.

ESD’s mandate:

• Conducts oversight and verification of the Bank's approaches and assessments.
• Interacts frequently with the Board, banking, and external stakeholders.
• Responsible for data collection and data management.
• Responsible for standards and minimum requirements.
• Oversees and assesses environmental and sustainability-related risk.
• Responsible for monitoring, reporting, verification.
• Responsible for the ESP and related policy management and policy development, methodologies, and guidance.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

• Work on a range of assigned projects, Technical Cooperation’s (TCs), and initiatives, as a team member and taking responsibility for assigned tasks and activities.
• Support the assessment of ESP compliance, E&S risks impacts and opportunities; climate and nature risks, Paris Alignment, and green finance attribution; monitoring, verification, and reporting; and assurance.
• Conduct ESD research, review documents and strategies, conduct analytical, scientific, and technical reviews and appraisals, develop methodologies, monitor outputs/outcomes, analyse and contribute to the management of data, draft internal and external publications.
• Support ESD/Bank staff in the coordination of meetings and events when required.
• Interact with several stakeholders on similar levels both internal to the Bank and externally under guidance of senior specialists/advisers.
• Liaise regularly with colleagues at all levels of ESD, both staff and consultants.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal processes and procedures, including the streamlining, collection, management, and automation of data.
• Work in line with Bank’s Behavioural Competencies and Corporate Behaviours.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications:

• Degree in environmental and/or social sciences, economics, engineering, or related field or comparable professional experience.
• Knowledge of environmental and social risks.
• Knowledge of international good practice environmental, social and climate standards/guidelines.
• Familiarity with financing instruments, approaches and processes is an advantage.
• Understanding of scientific, economic, and political dimensions of environmental and social issues.
• Effective time management and organisational skills and ability to multi-task without losing attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal skills and an ability to work independently and within a team.
• Research and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Proven analytical and quantitative skills.
• Experience operating in a multicultural environment and building effective working relationships with internal/external clients and colleagues.

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, using 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.

EEO Statement:

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 expect our employees to attend the office 50% of their working time.