Analyst, Portfolio Manager

Join the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and be a part of our mission to support sustainable economic growth across our regions. We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Analyst to support our Banking and Treasury operations with excellence and accountability.

Purpose of the Role

As an Analyst, you will be responsible for executing a wide range of operational tasks in equivalent middle and back-office functions, ensuring the smooth and timely processing of disbursements and related transactional activity. This includes the ongoing management of a diverse and complex portfolio, interaction with internal stakeholders across Banking, Treasury, Risk, Legal and Corporate Services, as well as external partners such as co-financiers, B Lenders, and clients.

You’ll play a key role in ensuring that transactions are executed accurately, risks are mitigated, and processes are continuously improved in line with EBRD’s transformation journey towards operational excellence and automation.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Performance

• Execute end-to-end operational processes for disbursements, documentation, funding, and reconciliation across Banking and Treasury products.

• Uphold operational excellence standards in timeliness, accuracy, and customer service.

• Respond to queries promptly and provide training to Assistant Analysts where appropriate.

• Collaborate across functions to ensure risk awareness and timely decision-making.

• Step in to provide additional capacity to the team when necessary.

Risk, Control & Governance

• Uphold quality and assurance standards within the OSM control environment.

• Ensure adherence to policies, procedures, and relevant legislation in new practices.

Continuous Improvement

• Actively contribute to building a best-in-class operations team.

• Identify and implement improvements to processes and services.

• Monitor personal and team performance metrics, driving improvements where needed.

Service & Third-Party Management

• Deliver operational outcomes aligned with agreed service levels.

• Engage in a hybrid service model with internal and external stakeholders.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate closely with Banking and Treasury teams, offering operational insight and support.

• Guide stakeholders on process backlogs and operational priorities.

• Champion OSM’s role and services across the organisation.

Candidate Profile

Qualifications & Experience

• University degree or equivalent experience.

• 2–3 years’ experience in investment banking or credit operations, working with a range of financial products including loans, equities, guarantees, grants, and bonds.

• Experience managing bilateral and co-financed transactions, including waiver, amendment, and covenant monitoring processes.

• Knowledge of Summit, Frameworks, Debt Domain, SAP, or SWIFT is a strong advantage.

• Proven track record working in a team leveraging continuous improvement and operational metrics.

Skills & Attributes

• Solid understanding of banking, treasury, legal, and credit operations.

• Strong analytical, organisational, and multitasking skills.

• Excellent written and spoken English; additional language skills are a plus.

• Collaborative, customer-focused mindset with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders.

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Why Join EBRD?

At EBRD, you will be part of a purpose-driven organisation committed to impact, sustainability, and innovation. This role offers exposure to international operations, continuous learning, and opportunities to shape the operational future of a leading development bank.

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).