Purpose of Job
Analyst, EU Affairs, plays a key role in the Bank’s engagement with the EU on several flagship guarantee programmes for EBRD’s Countries of Operations (outside of Europe). The specific focus of the role is on the operationalisation of the European Fund for Sustainable Development Programme (EFSD) and preparing for the launch of the successor programme, the EFSD plus.
As part of the EU Affairs Team, the analyst will help co-ordinate input for a detailed programming exercise which the EU is currently carrying out for its current seven year budget period (2021-2027), in which the Bank’s ability to clearly articulate its priorities for EBRD-EU cooperation is key, in order to lay the ground for access to future EU resources.
The role reports to Associate Director, EU Affairs and works closely with all colleagues in the EU Affairs Team, Donor Co-Financing, the wider Client Services Group, and other Departments.
Accountabilities & Responsibilities
EFSD/ EFSD+
Take part in negotiations with the EC on EFSD/ EFSD+ guarantee agreements. Work with the Associate Director, EU Affairs to ensure that any risks associated with individual programmes have been adequately considered and appropriately managed as well as clearly documented in any legal agreements with the donor.
Coordinate input with Sector Teams and Resident Offices ahead of the call for proposals on the EFSD+ guarantee instrument in Q3 2021.
Assist in developing relevant operational manuals, fact sheets, templates, forms and tools to facilitate successful implementation of respective EFSD/ EFSD+ programmes as necessary.
On existing EFSD guarantee agreements, provide support to EFSD programme managers, as well as origination and portfolio teams in Banking, in particular on any cross cutting topics that may also affect other current and future EFSD/ EFSD+ programmes.
Programming
Support and facilitate coordination, agenda setting and the preparation of pitch books/ presentations for internal and external programming meetings with the EC, reacting flexibly to new developments.
Develop and foster an active network at an operational level with key interlocutors in Brussels and across the Bank on EU related matters.
Qualifications & Skills / Experience & Knowledge
Bachelor’s degree. Master’s degree preferred or equivalent experience in the relevant areas of expertise (such as business administration, international relations, economics or finance). CFA is desirable.
Relevant financial industry experience from an international financial institution, in other international organisations, or in the private sector.
Thorough understanding of the Bank’s business model, strategies, policies and organisation.
Knowledge of and strong interest in the functioning of the EU institutions.
Proven strong analytical skills are critical with the ability to summarise data and information.
Computer literacy, conversant with Microsoft Office.
Ability to work effectively as a team member, to deadlines and under time pressure.
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English. Additional knowledge of Arabic, Russian or French is desirable.
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