Analyst, Green Financial Systems

Purpose of Job

The Analyst will be responsible for integrating the Bank’s Green Economy Transition (GET) approach into Banking operations, including those co-financed by the European Union (EU). Reporting to an Associate Director in the Green Financial Systems team of the Climate Strategy and Delivery Business Group, the role includes taking on responsibility for effective leadership of GET delivery via financial institutions, including Paris Alignment and Climate Corporate Governance at the transaction level and including all aspects of technical cooperation management, policy dialogue activities, and capacity building, particularly in the context of the EU supported Green Economy Financing Facilities (GEFFs). As such, the Analyst will be competent in undertaking all tasks related to EBRD project life cycle development and implementation, including project origination, structuring, execution, monitoring, technical cooperation and donor financing. As needed, the Analyst will support other special projects related to greening the financial system.

Background

The EBRD, created 30 years ago to help formerly communist economies adapt to market conditions, works in many countries that face the toughest challenges in reducing carbon emissions, or are vulnerable to the effects of climate change. 
Designing a way out of economies built around fossil fuels within the next three decades will require intensive planning, including in securing the social conditions for a sustainable and just transition. The EBRD will significantly scale up policy advice and institutional capacity building for low carbon and climate resilient strategies, promoting and supporting ambitious action in, and with, its countries of operations. This builds on the EBRD’s long track record of financing green investments. To date, the EBRD has signed close to €72 billion in green investments and financed 3,800 green projects, which are expected to reduce in excess of 166 million tonnes of carbon emissions yearly.
A clear commitment to the goals of the Paris Agreement, whether by country or company, creates the enabling environment to unleash innovation and investment, creating high quality jobs, opening new markets, diversifying economies, creating cleaner, more liveable communities, and boosting sustainable growth. The goal of the EBRD is to support its countries of operation in creating that environment, and assist innovators and investors in realising those goals.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

•    Work as a supporting project team member to develop new green financial products and contribute to all other aspects of project structuring and execution, including implementing and monitoring, in particular in the context of the EU supported GEFFs.
•    Undertake marketing and business development efforts in the relevant sector and countries to build reputable market contacts to develop deal flow and cross selling of the Bank’s competencies.
•    Support identification and structuring of Green Economy Transition components for EU supported GEFFs, including the associated implementation and operational risks.
•    Support related due diligence processes ensuring they meet the Bank’s standards.
•    In cooperation with relevant units within the Bank, support selected policy dialogue projects and contribute to policy dialogue activities in a leading role or support function with local authorities and industry associations to improve the investment climate and strengthen the EBRD impact in the area of green economy transition.
•    Structure and manage outsourced assignments for technical and policy services to clients. These will include project preparation and policy advice, as well as the monitoring and verification of financial institutions’ use of proceeds.
•    Provide necessary support, in the form of relevant information or documentation for meetings, efforts to procure grants and technical cooperation funds, or as part of policy dialogue efforts.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications

•    Relevant degree in a technical discipline (e.g. engineering or economics); a combination of technical and commercial skills is advantageous.
•    Significant  relevant, technical and commercial work experience gained from: i) an engineering and/or consultancy organisation; or ii) a company operating in the energy, chemical or manufacturing sectors; or iii) a bank, equity fund, advisory services, corporate finance firm; with a demonstrable track record of successful project development.
•    Knowledge and experience with green finance initiatives and the financial institution sector. 
•    Knowledge and experience in working with multilateral climate funds, such as the GCF.
•    Proven track record in managing consultants and related assignments, including the implementation of IT-based solutions.
•    Sound understanding of business and finance principles
•    Good understanding of policy analysis and policy formulation in the areas of climate change, resource efficiency, energy efficiency and technology transfer.
•    Experience in emerging markets, including EBRD countries of operations.
•    Computer literacy and excellent written/oral communication skills in English and French are essential; other languages from the EBRD region are advantageous
•    Ability to operate consistently within business guidelines and ethics and work sensitively in multicultural environments, building effective working relations with clients and colleagues.
•    Self-motivated, ability to work to and meet tight deadlines and to plan and organise work unsupervised in a logical and efficient manner.
•    Ability to communicate appropriate, concise and accurate information in verbal and written formats, appropriate to the audience at the time.

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).