Assistant Analyst, Portfolio (London, GB)

Purpose of the Job

The Assistant Analyst in the Data, Analytics and Strategy (DAS) Team is a key contributor to the team’s deliverables, which focuses on digitising, reconciling and integrating portfolio client data into the Bank’s Data Warehouse (DWH), as well as producing standardized client financial reports for the purposes of risk monitoring, aggregated portfolio analytics and equity fair valuation. This includes financial accounts, transition related data as well as relevant market and macro information.

The Assistant Analyst will take responsibility for the tasks assigned by the supervisor or by more senior members of the DAS Team.

Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Training is an integral part of this role in order to obtain foundational knowledge of accounting, banking, and investment operations of the bank.

• Data management and use of IT systems for:

• • Client Financial Data Input – automated, manual, outsourced (also entered by client).
  • Client Financial Data Validation – ensure clean, correct and useful input data. Carry out peer reviews of data entries.
  • Client Financial Data Reconciliation – resolve data inconsistencies to generate a single golden source of data.

• Analytics and reporting

• • Client Financial Data summary reports highlighting potential areas of concern, early warning signals and other relevant macro-economic impacts.
  • Systematised flagging of data management breaches, e.g. covenants, late submissions, unexpected changes to the accounts.
  • Providing regular client financial data input for Equity Fair Value process.
  • Aggregated portfolio analytics to identify sector, geographical or other portfolio trends.
  • Contribute to the aggregation, analysis, and synthesis of Self‑Evaluation data, and disseminate key findings and inputs to inform the Impact Report.

• Peer mentoring - after the initial period of 6 to 12 months, Assistant Analyst will be expected to:

• • With guidance from line managers and/or senior team members, support new hires on data management and use of internal/external systems.
  • Cross check and sign off data entry and reports performed by new hires.
  • Generate and work on data process enhancements initiatives.

• Communication tasks and skills are a crucial part of this job. The Assistant Analyst will work within a team closely linked to other teams responsible for project monitoring, e.g.:

• • Portfolio Managers, Portfolio Bankers (Operation Leaders).
  • Equity Value Creation Leaders and Equity Leads.
  • Credit officers and other internal clients.
  • Under initial supervision with external clients at appropriate levels.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• University degree in finance/economics/business, mathematics/econometrics/computer science or related subject from a leading university in the country of education.
• Quantitative/numerical skills are essential with the ability to interpret financial information and understand financial accounts and reports. Solid understanding of how financial accounts relate to one another.
• Computer literacy, conversant with Microsoft Office 365 applications, Excel (VBA is a plus).
• Knowledge of data, databases and statistical systems a plus; Knowledge of SQL with the ability to query, extract, manipulate, and validate data from large datasets is desirable and knowledge of reporting tools such as Tableau, Power BI or other strongly appreciated.
• Good understanding of IT systems and processes
• Good written and oral communications skills in English, especially in translating technical knowledge to non-technical audience.
• Knowledge in any second language (or languages), particularly if relevant to the Bank’s countries of operations would be a strong advantage.
• Motivation, great attention to detail, good common sense, solid time management skills, ability to work both individually and as part of a team.
• Ability to organise and prioritise a high volume of tasks.
• Resilience and ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with financial systems, aggregated data analyses and curiosity to achieve numerical efficiency.
• Interest in finance, investment, banking, capital markets and related fields.
• Ability to learn and work independently in a remote working setting.
• Coding language knowledge (e.g. Python) is a plus.

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).