Principal, Position Management (London, GB)

Purpose of Job

The role is part of the FP&A team within the Finance – Strategy, Planning and Control department.
The Principal, Position Management is accountable for the end-to-end position data governance of over 5,000 positions. This role ensures that all position altering lifecycle processes—from creation to deletion—seamlessly support both HR and FP&A requirements, International Mobility frameworks, and staff cost modelling for the FP&A team. The role has ownership of the end-to-end position management process and the associated change management, to ensure system updates embed correctly and continuous improvements are delivered.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end governance of the position management processes, ensuring correct position data is populated and maintained to support both HROD and FP&A needs, and the organisation's Mobility framework and Staff Handbook policies.
• Enforce adherence to the JML (Joiner, Mover, Leaver) process by all business users, acting as an advisor on position data standards to ensure accuracy for the FP&A team.
• Provide assurance to MDs, VPs, and Directors that the position data is optimised for HR Org design and Operational Workforce Planning, resolving changes that could distort budget and forecasts.
• Advise on complex position related changes, ensuring that the applied logic satisfies EBRD policy and data requirements that impact the HR Org structure, OWP and staff cost modelling systems.
• Resolve non-routine data challenges where the JML position process intersects with complex hiring or restructuring needs, applying judgment to balance delivery timescales with data integrity.
• Partner with FP&A and HR to audit and validate position data, ensuring that the HR Organisational structure and Staff Cost Modelling system reflects up to date organisational reality for accurate processing.
• Monitor and Report on position management process compliance across the Bank, identifying business units that deviate from position related JML protocols and providing remedial training or guidance to leadership.
• Ensure systems are correctly configured to deliver the required data accuracy, and system and process improvements are continually delivered to drive accuracy and efficiency
• This job description is not limited to the responsibilities, and the incumbent may be requested to performance other relevant duties as required by the business needs.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Governance Expertise: Deep understanding of position management workflows and position management within an international banking environment.
• Strategic Support: Proficiency in the principles of Operational Workforce Planning and how position data impacts staff cost modelling and organisational structures.
• Senior Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to provide firm advice and assurance to VPs, MDs, and Directors, maintaining process discipline under pressure.
• Technical Proficiency: Experience with enterprise-level HR and Financial Planning systems; ability to audit complex data hierarchies for accuracy. Familiarity with how position structures and approval flows are impacted by position changes. Ownership of an End-to-End operational process preferred.
• Qualifications: A degree in Business, Finance, or HR, or equivalent substantial experience in a Data Governance or Workforce Planning role. 

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).