Associate Director, Senior Banker

Purpose of Job

The Associate Director, Senior Banker I (“AD”) will be leading project origination, structuring, due diligence, execution, implementation and (where relevant) monitoring, for all types of investment instruments offered by the Bank. In coordination with the Business Leader/Line Manager, the AD may also engage on business/pipeline development, client management and policy dialogue in the financial institutions sector in Ukraine.

As the Bank continues to work on developing and launching housing finance facility in Ukraine, this position will have an additional focus. In coordination with the Deputy Head of Ukraine, FI, the AD will act as an interlocutor with the key external and internal stakeholders (including donors) to shape and lead the critical policy reform component of this initiative, as well as help set up the new housing finance/mortgage framework or product and oversee its implementation and potential expansion

The AD will lead the design and implementation of housing finance solutions to support affordable housing markets and home reconstruction efforts. This role involves structuring financial instruments, liasing with  partner financial institutions (PFIs), and developing scalable models for mortgage lending and housing supply. The AD will work closely with internal teams, government stakeholders, and donors to ensure alignment with EBRD’s strategic objectives and international best practices.

Externally, the AD is one of the Bank’s representatives with clients and other stakeholders, while internally the AD is responsible for ensuring that projects are originated, executed, implemented and monitored in line with the procedures, policies and strategies of the Bank.

The AD takes responsibility for effective leadership of project teams, supervises junior banking staff, and provides adequate coaching and mentoring assistance. The AD also has a primary role in leading complex transactions or new frameworks and may be engaged in the bank-wide or department-wide product development projects.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

     Origination, Structuring and Execution

• Contribute to the Regional/Team origination efforts.
• Guided by the Head of Office, Regional Heads, Business Leaders and/or Team Director in the context of key business decisions in the process, the AD is expected to manage structure, negotiate (including review of legal documentation) and execute transactions, work with clients, authorities, consultants and internal units as applicable, take responsibility for all aspects of the project cycle work and ensure that all transaction risks (credit and reputational, among others) are properly identified and articulated.
• Manage the resources and the workload of the project teams under their supervision.
• Oversee the project due diligence process ensuring it meets the Bank’s standards.
• Ensure quality and appropriateness of TC assistance components, which support the investments or contribute to policy dialogue initiatives.
• Ensure that all transactions under their supervision are completed within the specified time frames to a high standard (including all internal memoranda and Board reports) and in line with the policies, procedures and objectives of the Bank.

Portfolio Monitoring, Value Creation and Reporting

• Ensure effective monitoring of all projects within their responsibility, including verifying the quality of regular monitoring reports; maintaining or supervising the management of client relationships; actively managing the resolution of any implementation/monitoring issues in cooperation with relevant Portfolio Managers and/or Management; managing and supervising more junior bankers who assist in portfolio monitoring.
• Supervise implementation and monitoring of, and reporting on, relevant TC assignments to ensure their compliance with donor reporting requirements, operational objectives and that all reports are of a high quality.
• Take responsibility for ensuring timely notification of any critical portfolio issues to the relevant Portfolio Manager and/or Management, ensuring availability of adequate data and information for the Portfolio Manager and/or Management to be able to take timely decisions.

Policy Dialogue

• In cooperation with relevant units within the Bank (e.g., Policy VP3, OCE) and Banking country teams (if applicable), contribute to the Bank’s policy dialogue efforts in order to achieve the objectives defined by their line manager.

• Assist in providing necessary support, in the form of relevant information or documentation or meeting participation, towards efforts to procure grants and technical cooperation funds to complement investment projects or required as part of policy dialogue efforts.

Business Development

• Take a proactive role in marketing and business development efforts in the relevant sector/s and countries to build reputable market contacts in order to develop a strong pipeline and cross selling of the Bank’s competencies.
• Represent and promote the Bank through developing key relationships with peer level counterparts, attend industry events, conferences, meetings with investors, organisations, donors and business communities, coordinating activities with Regional Head/TD.
• Report on the outcome of such activities to share knowledge internally.
• Critically screen project proposal flow that is generated through business development efforts, liaising with other colleagues and teams within the Bank in order to identify sound and executable investments that meet the requirements of the Bank’s mandate.

Staff Management

• If applicable, supervise and guide junior bankers, (or provide active support) and involve them in all aspects of the project cycle (appraisal, execution, implementation, monitoring and business development), ensuring adequate quality of project work and appropriate workload distribution amongst the project team members; contribute to their professional and competency development.
• Develop productive relationships within the organisation to work effectively in a country/sector matrix structure and in a multi-cultural working environment.

• If applicable for the relevant team, directly accountable for the engagement and effective overall management of the direct reports including performance management, coaching and development. Where matrix reporting is in place, work jointly with the country counterpart to contribute to setting objectives and performance appraisals for relevant staff.
• Ensure that the highest standards of integrity and ethical conduct are exhibited at all times.

Qualifications & Skills / Experience & Knowledge

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 desirable.

• Minimum 7–10 years of experience in housing finance, mortgage markets, or structuring of financial instruments.
• Good understanding of housing policy, regulatory frameworks, and international best practices is strongly preferred.
• Strong quantitative/numerical skills and credit analysis skills are critical with the ability to interpret financial information, review and use financial models, accounts, understand local and international accounting principles, risk analysis and mitigation in structuring financial products (especially quasi-equity/ equity investments, guarantees, blended finance instruments).

• Computer literacy, conversant with Microsoft Office and spreadsheet packages including financial analysis and modelling modules.
• Excellent understanding of relevant systems and processes.
• Coaching and mentoring skills.
• Relationship management and negotiation skills, including with government and public institution counterparties.
• Ability to work to deadlines and under time pressure.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Good command over the local/country language is an advantage.

Experience & Knowledge:

• Extensive years of 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.
• Relevant experience of leading a variety of transactions through the full project life cycle.
• Relevant Financial sector/Ukraine experience is a strong advantage.

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. 

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).