Analyst, Banking in London

The Analyst is based in the EBRD’s Headquarters in London and is dedicated to working in the sustainable infrastructure group in the EBRD with a particular focus on energy, which delivers the Bank's mandate in the electricity sector in CEE and SEE regions in Europe. The team is responsible for debt and equity investments predominantly in renewable power generation projects as well as electricity storage, transmission, and distribution projects in Europe. The team plays a key role in advancing policy dialogue to promote green, competitive, and liberalised energy markets, with a particular focus on the development of regulatory frameworks to support increased penetration of renewable energy.

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 them by the operation leader, the Regional Head for Energy, or more senior bankers, 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 carries out these tasks as part of a project team under the guidance of the operation leader or under the supervision/guidance of the Regional Heads or more senior bankers. The Analyst role may also include elements of business/pipeline development, client management and policy dialogue.

In particular the Analyst will be actively involved in the following tasks:

• Supporting the implementation and monitoring of new and existing projects within the Energy Europe team.
• Maintain the relationship with clients and key stakeholders in the energy sector in Europe, including the authorities, private developers, and other international organisations.
• Coordinate technical cooperation assignments with the authorities as relevant.
• Contribute to coordinating due diligence visits, financial modelling and drafting or approval documents for new projects.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities Under the guidance of the operation leader or a more senior banker:

1. Structuring and Execution

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree. Master’s degree preferred or equivalent experience in the areas of expertise.
• Professional qualification such as ACA, CFA, ACCA, or CIMA equivalent is an advantage.
• Quantitative/numerical skills, with the ability to interpret financial information and to design basic financial models.
• Credit analysis skills, with the ability to interpret accounts, understanding local and international accounting principles and practice of credit analysis.
• Computer literacy, conversant with Microsoft Office and spreadsheet packages including financial analysis and modelling modules.
• Ability to work effectively to deadlines and complete tasks to a high degree of accuracy.
• Good teamwork spirit and working well as part of a multi-national team.
• Good written and verbal 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 operating to international standards is preferable.
• Experience in project finance and/or climate finance is an advantage.
• Exposure to industry/country experience is desirable.

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:

• 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. Our workforce reflects a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, bringing fresh ideas, energy, and innovation and enhancing our ability to serve our clients, shareholders, and counterparties effectively.
• A hybrid workplace that offers flexibility to teams and individuals; that is based on trust, flexibility and connectedness.
• An environment that places sustainability, equality and digital transformation at the heart of what we do.
• A workplace that prioritises employee wellbeing and provides a comprehensive suite of competitive benefits.