Analyst

Analyst

Location: Amman, JO

Company: EBRD
Requisition ID    :  6722
Office Country   :   Jordan
Office City    :  Amman
Division  :    Banking
Dept. / Bus. Group    :  Southern & Eastern Mediterranean
Business Unit   :   SEMED - Amman (Jordan)
Contract Type   :   Regular
Contract Length     :
Posting End Date :      24/06/2017

 

Role Overview

 
In May 2017 EBRD’s Shareholder approved the expansion of EBRD to West Bank and Gaza. The EBRD seeks now to recruit a Analyst to focus on private sector business opportunities initially in the West Bank and later in Gaza. This is a 3 year position based in the Bank’s office in Amman, Jordan with weekly travel to the West Bank.

The Project life-cycle involves several stages from origination to signing, followed by implementation and monitoring until full completion and repayment or exit. All the stages involve different tasks such as business marketing, project due diligence analysis, structuring and approval, negotiation and signing of project agreements, disbursement and monitoring.

The role of the Analyst is to contribute, as a project team member, to the structuring, implementation and monitoring of debt and equity transactions, and their effective implementation and monitoring in line with the Bank’s operational objectives. Under the guidance of the operation leader and/or more senior bankers, the Analyst performs those tasks assigned to him/her and provides support to the operation leader and the project team throughout the project cycle, with a particular emphasis on research, data gathering, credit analysis and financial modelling.


Accountabilities & Responsibilities

Under the guidance of the operation leader or a more senior banker:

 

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.
    
-    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 to which the Analyst is assigned 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 and ensure these corrective actions and recommendations are brought to the attention of more senior team members;
As may be requested by, and under the supervision of, a TC operation leader, assist with the effective implementation and monitoring of TC assignments including communication with TC client, monitoring of TC fund usage, preparation and filing of relevant TC progress and completion reports to support the TC operation leader to meet donor reporting requirements and operational objectives.

    
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.

 
Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications


-    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.
-    Fluency in Arabic and knowledge of the Palestinian entrepreneurial landscape is essential.
-    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.
-    Exposure to the West Bank and Gaza, including understanding of regional dynamics and trends.

 

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.

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