Intern

This is a 12 month internship starting Q4 2025, you must be available to work full-time for the duration of internship to apply.

Purpose of job

This role is for a 12-month internship, working within the Impact & Partnerships Strategy and Blended Finance team. The intern reports to the Associate Director and works closely alongside the Associate Manager, and the Analyst.

The role focuses on data analysis, management, and financial/econometric modelling of EBRD’s blended finance and overall donor funds portfolio (donor supported operations include both TA/TC projects and investment transactions). The resulting output and findings will support the production of reporting and knowledge products, inform donor funds/blended finance strategies policies, and presentations, and disseminate knowledge internally and externally to EBRD.

Accountabilities & responsibilities

• Support the preparation of analytical products, including the Donor Strategy, Annual Donor Report, Donor Funding Outlook, DFI Blended Concessional Finance Paper, and other internal/external products;
• Support the collection and reconciliation of raw data from both IT systems and teams, liaising with departments across the Bank for input as required;
• Support the continued maintenance and updating of internal databases and analytical tools (e.g. dashboards, financial models);
• Provide data analysis on blended finance and donor funds portfolio, for a wide range of internal and external stakeholders on an ad-hoc basis;
• Lead the development of financial models for donor funds and blended finance portfolio and transaction-level analysis;
• Support the production of communication products such as presentations, briefing notes, other donor visibility products;
• Support the production of research papers and knowledge products related to EBRD’s use of donor funds including blended finance, through econometric modelling, data analytics/visualisation and empirical analysis;
• Provide a range of administrative support tasks as required by the team.

Knowledge, skills, experience & qualifications

Qualifications

• Graduate qualification (Masters) in Economics, Finance, Statistics ,or other relevant degree.

Knowledge & expertise

• Experience in data analysis and management, with the ability to interpret technical/financial data into meaningful findings; these skills will be tested as part of the hiring process.
• Experience in cleaning of large datasets and data collection is required, knowledge in relational database management would be desirable.
• Proficiency in econometric modelling, computer programming (for data cleaning and management) and financial modelling (e.g. interpreting financial statements, running sensitivity/scenario analysis, cash flow modelling, etc.)
• Excellent knowledge in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is required, experience in data analytics related software (e.g., Tableau, SQL, R, Stata) would be desirable.
• Knowledge of and interest in development finance and international relations.
• Ability to work effectively in teams across a multi-cultural environment.
• Attention to detail and ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Ability to prioritise appropriately and work with varying levels of guidance; independent and self-driven, able to take initiative and adapt to new situations and tasks easily.
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written) and fluency in English is required. Ability to distil complex data analysis in a comprehensible manner, across a wide range of stakeholders.

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).

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).