Analyst, Portfolio Manager

Operational Standards, Risk, Control & Governance

• Be a part of a culture where team members are responsible for the quality of their output, ensuring adherence to established quality/assurance targets
• Help support the broader improvement of OSMs control environment
• Ensure that new processes and practices are conducted in line with quality standards, applicable policies, and relevant legislation

Continuous Improvement

• Be a ‘team player’ in a team/department responsible for creating a ‘best in class’ operational function
• Support the identification and implementation effort associated with driving improved efficiencies in OSM with a view to enhancing the overall service experience – timeliness, quality, engagement etc.
• Demonstrate self-awareness of personal and broader operational metrics, identifying opportunities to improve (either personally or collectively)

Service Management & Third Party Management

• In delivering day-to-day operational activity, conform to established service levels and standards
• Where necessary, work in a collaborative manner with other colleagues/teams involved in a hybrid service model

Stakeholder Management

• Works collaboratively with colleagues to facilitate operational outcomes that adhere to established service levels
• Positively influences others to help deliver a sustainable operations function
• Proactively works with the Business to identify and manage backlogs, guiding them on prioritisation and, where necessary, conveying wider operational constraints
• Be an ambassador for OSM across other departments by delivering outstanding operational outcomes

Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications

The individual appointed must have the necessary seniority to be able to take on responsibilities associated with the role, being able to handle the pressures of the role in a manner appropriate to the Bank. The candidate should have the following:

• University educated, or equivalent work experience
• Comprehensive banking, legal, or credit skills as well as a good understanding of treasury and banking products transacted by EBRD
• Appreciation of the impact that the function has with other key departments in the servicing of Banking and Treasury transactions
• Strong customer service orientation and ability to proactively identify opportunities for improved customer outcomes
• Experience with Summit, Frameworks, Debt Domain, SAP, or Swift systems considered advantageous
• Experience of being part of a team that has transformed itself utilising continuous improvement techniques would be considered beneficial
• Experience of working in a team that utilises operational metrics to effectively manage operational teams would be advantageous
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English required. Knowledge of another language would also be considered beneficial
• Sufficient credibility to advise peers across the organisation, helping mitigate banking/operational risks
• Must have positive, collaborative, and solution-oriented attitude
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong team player, attention to detail, strong analytical skills with the ability to organise, multitask, and prioritise effectively to meet deadlines

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:

• 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.

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.

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).