Analyst in Bratislava RO (12mSTC)

Description

Role Overview

The EBRD Bratislava Residence Office is seeking an Analyst who will contribute to all phases of the project cycle, including project origination, structuring, execution, implementation and monitoring. The Analyst is expected to carry out these tasks as part of a project team under the guidance of more senior bankers.
This is a short-term contract for 12 months.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities
Under the guidance of the project leader or a more senior banker:

1. Structuring and Execution

* Work as a project team member on transactions, contributing to all aspects of project structuring and execution, including comprehensive research and analysis of background materials, market information and financial performance data; analyse and evaluate potential risks related to the proposed project, including analysis of financial statements, preparing and updating financial models and financial projections;
* Assist with the designing and processing of technical co-operation assistance, including preparation of terms of reference and internal approval documentation, to support the related investment project or the related policy dialogue initiative;
* As may be requested, assist with communication with other internal units of the Bank, clients and other stakeholders, at the operational level, such as preparing draft correspondence, presentations, and following up on internal emails;
* Ensure that all tasks assigned to the Analyst are completed within the specified time frames to a high quality and in line with the policies, procedures and objectives of the Bank.

2. Portfolio Monitoring, Value Creation and Reporting

* As requested by the operation leader or a Portfolio Manager, undertake assigned tasks relating to the implementation and monitoring of projects as part of the project team, including compliance with project agreements and Bank procedures related to disbursement, monitoring of progress of the project and financial performance of the client, assessing evolving risk factors and monitoring and assessing covenant compliance;
* As requested by the operation leader or more senior member of the project team, prepare timely and comprehensive draft monitoring reports and include recommendations for corrective actions where required ensuring these corrective actions and recommendations are brought to the attention of more senior team members;

The responsibilities of the Analyst are designed to allow the Analyst to progressively undertake more complex tasks and build the scope of responsibilities based on acquired experience and expertise.

Qualifications & Skills / Experience & Knowledge

Qualifications and Skills:

* Bachelor's degree. Master's degree preferred or equivalent experience in the areas of expertise.
* Professional qualification such as ACA, CFA, ACCA, or CIMA desirable.
* Quantitative/numerical skills are critical with the ability to interpret financial information and to design and use financial models.
* Credit analysis skills, with the ability to interpret accounts, understanding local and international accounting principles and practice of credit analysis.
* Computer literacy, conversant with Microsoft Office and spread sheet packages including financial analysis and modelling modules.
* Good understanding of relevant systems and processes.
* Ability to work effectively as a team member and to deadlines and under time pressure.
* Good written and oral communication skills in English and Slovak.
* Good command over Czech language is an advantage.

Experience & Knowledge:

* Relevant financial industry experience from an investment or commercial bank, private equity firm, asset management firm, or auditing/financial consulting firm operating to international standards.
* Good understanding of the Slovakian business market
* Good understanding of EBRD's mandate and processes