Analyst, ESD (Financial Intermediaries)

About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated Analyst to join our Environment and Sustainability Department (ESD), specifically focusing on supporting the Bank’s Financial Intermediaries (FI) sector. In this role, you will assist in the environmental and social due diligence (ESDD), monitoring, and reporting of projects involving bank and non-bank financial intermediaries, ensuring they meet EBRD's Environmental and Social Policy (ESP) requirements. You will also support projects in other sectors, such as energy and infrastructure, contributing to the Bank’s broader sustainability objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the assessment of ESP compliance for FI clients, reviewing environmental and social (E&S) risk management systems and evaluating clients’ ability to manage E&S risks across their portfolios.
• Conduct ESDD and monitoring of projects involving both bank and non-bank financial intermediaries. 
• Assist in ESDD and monitoring activities in other sectors, such as energy and infrastructure, as needed.
• Contribute to the review of clients’ policies, procedures, and capacity to implement E&S requirements.
• Perform research, document review, and technical analyses related to E&S risks, climate and nature risks, Paris Agreement alignment, and green finance attribution.
• Assist in data management, monitoring outputs, and contributing to internal and external publications.
• Coordinate meetings and events and interact with stakeholders both within the Bank and externally.
• Contribute to improving internal processes, including data collection and automation.
• Adhere to the Bank’s Behavioural Competencies and Corporate Behaviours.

What We Are Looking For

• A degree in environmental and/or social sciences, economics, engineering, or related fields, or equivalent professional experience.
• Knowledge of environmental and social risk assessment and management, preferably within financial institutions or related sectors. 
• Familiarity with international standards such as the EBRD Environmental and Social Requirements, the IFC Performance Standards, the Equator Principles, and the Paris Agreement objectives.
• Interest in financial intermediaries, and sector-specific sustainability policies. 
• Understanding of the broader scientific, economic, and political dimensions of environmental and social issues.
• Effective time management, analytical skills, and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and spoken English; additional languages of EBRD countries of operation are advantageous.
• Experience in a multicultural environment and building effective working relationships.

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 expecting our employee 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).