Intern

Please note that this position is open exclusively to Japanese nationals. We are currently recruiting for a number of positions for Japanese nationals. Candidates are encouraged to explore the other opportunities available and apply for multiple roles where their skills, experience, and professional background align with the requirements

Purpose of Job

Core role: To provide support / participate in the development and administration of the programme under direct and continuous supervision of more senior bankers with a special focus of support to assist in the documentary business of the programme. The Intern will gain knowledge of EBRD’s trade finance activities, working with Financial Institutions in a number of EBRD’s Countries of Operation.

An internship would give the candidate an insight into the EBRD and its activities and allow the candidate to apply the learning from their studies in a practical working environment.  The EBRD encourages applicants who have an understanding and interest in the mission of the Bank.

Background

The Trade Facilitation Programme is a flagship EBRD programme established in 1999 to support the trade finance activities of participating banks. Using a range of trade finance instruments, it makes an important contribution to the Bank’s business activity in many Countries of Operation. The TFP leverages Financial Institutions’ relationships with over 200 banks to deliver support for trade activity in the EBRD region. The TFP team is an integral part of the Financial Institutions Business Group and co-ordinates closely with relevant regional teams to deliver business The TFP team is primarily based in HQ and in addition to the head of the team includes 21 bankers and 3 administrative staff. At present there are over 130 issuing banks in 27 countries participating in the Programme, working with over 800 confirming banks and their subsidiaries throughout the world. In 2025, the TFP supported more than 1,800 trade finance transactions with a total amount of €4.2 billion.

The project cycle within the TFP involves several stages from origination and establishment of TFP facilities to signing, followed by utilisation and monitoring whilst the TFP facilities are active and operational. All the stages involve different tasks such as business development, client relationship management, project due diligence analysis, structuring and approval, negotiation and signing of project agreements, utilisation and monitoring.

The role of the Intern is to contribute, as a project team member, to all or any stages of the project cycle within the TFP. Under the guidance of the TFP Business Leader and/or more senior bankers, the Intern performs those tasks assigned to him/her and provides support to the project team throughout the project cycle. They are responsible for ensuring the timely delivery of transactions, and accuracy of documentation.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Administrative and analytical support, including checking, negotiating and approving requests from participating issuing banks and confirming banks to finance specific trade transactions within established limits and approved procedures.
• marketing the programme to confirming banks, their clients, risk participants and donors worldwide
• compiling reports to donors and co-financing partners
• implementation of new trade finance projects
• Data gathering, research, analysis and provide background information into companies or sectors.
• Production of reports required during the project cycle and liaison with the Bank’s internal credit department and other relevant departments.
• Drafting specific assigned portions of EBRD documents and correspondence.
• Attending meetings with bankers where appropriate.
• Assist in the Team's Technical Co-operation Projects

Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications

The individual appointed must have the necessary capability to be able to take on responsibilities

Education/Experience required:

• Proven analytical skills
• Numerical skills
• Financial skills - ability to design basic financial models
• Knowledge of Trade Finance - desirable
• Ability to work well within a team
• Very good written (report writing, correspondence) and verbal communication skills in English
• good relevant degree from a leading university in the country of education (economics, finance, business)
• computer literacy 
• some relevant commercial experience
• experience in other IFIs and donor experience is a plus 

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).