Intern, Risk Management

Purpose of Job

Risk Management is the Bank’s second line of defence, which is responsible for the independent identification, reporting and mitigation of risks. The Intern provides support to Risk Managers who presents recommendations to the Operations Committee and Small Business Investment Committee (SBIC) and approve projects together with the Banking Department under Delegated Authority, addressing credit concerns, remuneration, and seeking to minimise losses.

• Support the work of the country risk team.
• Develop familiarity with key macroeconomic data sources to assist the team in credit decision making.
• Aid in the production of macroeconomic environment sections of several recurring briefing reports.
• Help manage the sovereign ratings spreadsheet.
• Draft external sovereign rating change summary emails.
• Assist in the maintenance and management of country risk data, and prepare spreadsheets to aid in the production of country risk reports.
• On occasion, help prepare initial drafts of some country risk reports.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Support the work of the team under the guidance of an Associate Director.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualificiations

• An academic background in Economics or similar with some understanding of official macroeconomic statistics.
• An interest in emerging markets.
• Strong quantitative skills and the ability to extract insights from large datasets.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills are critical, while strong technical skills more broadly are beneficial.
• A robust attention to detail to ensure consistently accurate analysis.
• An ability to think independently and critically. 
• Strong written and spoken communication skills.

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).