Analyst, Research - Integrity Screening & Research Unit

Purpose of Job

The individual will directly interface with internal clients to provide market data/research information. This business intelligence activity supports the growth and maintenance of the Bank’s pipeline and portfolio, as well as other business activities.

The individual will need to adopt a continuous improvement mindset and will be expected to support and be a part of improving operational processes across the screening function.

Background

The function is a 1st line of defence team responsible for screening and research due diligence/business intelligence across our portfolio of customers and related parties, both pre and post signing. Using a range of online data sources the function is a key controlling activity that is designed to support adherence to our Integrity Due Diligence Guidelines, conducting searches into the identity, reputation and commercial/political interests of relevant parties with whom the Bank may/has conducted business. The function also undertakes research related activity covering a range of topics to support the acquisition and maintenance of projects and other business activities.

The role holder will day-to-day be responsible for conducting screening activity to established service standards, escalating key issues in a timely manner to relevant 1st, 2nd and 3rd line of defence teams or other stakeholders. The role holder will require a good level of subject matter expertise, able to navigate matters relating to integrity risk factors, including PEPs, sanctions, criminal matters and beneficial ownership.

The Bank has adopted continuous improvement practices and the individual will be expected to support and adopt new ways of working. The role of the function has significantly evolved in the past year, with considerable focus now being applied to how the team supports future monitoring activity in a more effective and efficient manner. As part of this process, a ‘proof of concept’ exercise is being undertaken (in 2023) to determine how the function better supports the Business, whilst ensuring continued adherence to Bank standards and guidelines. The role holder will be the recipient of these changes, expected to embrace new practices and ways of working. An appreciation of how contemporary screening solutions (coupled with strong data standards) can deliver better service and improved compliance standards would be considered extremely beneficial.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

Operational Performance:

•    Execute screening/research processes to expected service standards (quantitative and qualitative)
•    Demonstrate personal commitment to delivering outstanding operational performance by adhering to established operational metrics – quality, timeliness and customer satisfaction
•    Responds to queries in a prompt and timely manner. Where necessary, escalating across the three lines of defence
•    Communicate with relevant departments to ensure that the decision-makers are aware of the risks involved with specific projects/transactions
•    Where necessary, provide additional capacity across the wider screening team to ensure expected service levels are maintained, including unanticipated deadlines defined by internal/external clients

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
•    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 influence 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:

•    Good experience in a corporate research unit in the financial services sector.
•    Understanding of current market practices and related technology platforms (and their functionality/capabilities).
•    Comfortable with balancing operational workloads/queues and actively communicating with Banking and Compliance teams.
•    Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
•    Must have positive, collaborative and solution orientated attitude with a track record of achieving results across KYC/AML and/or Research teams.
•    Fluent English (essential); Russian, French/Arabic, Turkish are advantageous.

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).