Role overview
The EBRD seeks an experienced professional as Associate Director, Project Integrity. This is a 12 month role with a possibility of extension/conversion to a permanent position. The role sits within the Compliance department, and relates to compliance, but is not a regulatory compliance role. The role focusses on anti corruption and anti money laundering within prospective Bank financing projects, and advises senior officials of the Bank, before the Board, on the merits or otherwise of approving important financing projects in the Bank’s countries of operation. The role suits a professional who relishes using judgement in challenging situations – balancing the Bank’s imperative of controlling its reputational and integrity risk whilst nonetheless investing in a wide range of countries in which the EBRD operates. Although the role is a 12 month role, it would suit someone looking to pursue a career in this field in the EBRD over a longer period; it would also suit someone looking for a secondment experience. Thriving on being positive in the face of advocating difficult decisions and recommendations is critical to the role in this function. The role assists the Director, Project Integrity in managing the work of the OCCO Project Integrity Team by acting as a mentor to the other team members as well as undertaking ‘peer review’ and ‘quality assurance’ of team members’ work.
Accountabilities and Responsabilities
Accountable to the MD, CCO through the Director, Head of Project Integrity.
Manages integrity and compliance risks associated with Bank operations allocated to him / her. Is expected to manage the more difficult and complex matters referred to OCCO.
Assists the Director in managing team work flow, reporting and project allocation. Compiling Project Integrity Team statistics and providing data and assessments for OCCO’s quarterly and annual report to the Audit committee.
Mentors, trains and advisors the Team’s Principals, Project Integrity.
Advising Banking teams on Terms of Reference for the engagement of integrity firms which will conduct integrity due diligence, reviewing the integrity reports and determining whether further investigation is required in order to adequately assess potential risks as well as advising whether identified risks are acceptable and working with Banking and Credit to identify possible mitigants;
Conducting training and guidance aimed at promoting awareness of and compliance with the Bank’s ethical standards and requirements;
Directly accountable for the engagement and effective overall management of staff including recruitment, compensation (as agreed with the Head of Department, if applicable), performance management, coaching and development;
Champion and role model the Bank’s Behavioural Competencies and Corporate Behaviours, ensuring adherence within the team(s) so that the highest standards of integrity and ethical conduct are exhibited at all times.
Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications
A finance or law degree or other related post graduate degree; a Compliance Officer professional qualification would be an advantage, but not essential;
Professional experience in banking, compliance, or auditing with proven experience in making decisions based on judgement;
Understanding of the international standards regarding compliance, anti-corruption and anti-money laundering;
Understanding/awareness of integrity issues arising in EBRDs countries of operations;
Excellent command of English with ability to communicate clearly and concisely; preferably command of at least another language such as French, German, Russian or those of a country of operation;
Experience in another international financial institution would be an added advantage;
Coaching and Management skills are important in the role;
Project management. Experience in delivering results and change with multiple stakeholders, on multi-faceted matters;
High integrity and discretion;
Good team player who is able to work within a small team and who has sufficient confidence and ability to work with senior banking, credit, and legal officers in the Bank;
Ability to handle pressure, to work to challenging deadlines, and with a positive problem-solving attitude;
Excellent understanding of how to evaluate integrity and reputational risks;
Good analytical skills with ability to engage constructively on possible solutions;
Good presentation skills with ability to conduct training courses for all levels of Bank Officials;
Communication skills – ability to be succinct and tailor the essence of messages to the relevant level of management;
Natural authority with ability to convince and to be respected;
Independent and persevering; very good negotiation skills;
Demonstrably outcome driven as part of a team, as well as self supporting/starting;
Attracted to the mission of the Bank as well as its multicultural environment.
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.
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