Analyst

Purpose of Job

The EBRD Turkey Infrastructure Team seek a professional with the experience, capability and enthusiasm to become part of our growing success story in Turkey. An analyst is sought to work in the EBRD office in Istanbul, reporting to the regional lead with dedication to the Infrastructure Sector team in Turkey. 

The Analyst contributes to all phases of the project cycle, including project origination, structuring, negotiations, execution, and implementation and monitoring. The Analyst will take responsibility for those tasks assigned to them by the operation leader or more senior members of the project team, or more senior bankers, which may include undertaking comprehensive due diligence, including financial, market, integrity due diligences and EBRD policy compliance, as well as effective post-signing implementation and monitoring. The Analyst is also expected to be part of legal analysis and documentation and carries out these tasks as part of a project team under the guidance of an operation leader or under the supervision/guidance of more senior bankers.

Background

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  them 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 or interacting with internal and external counterparts as required.

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, working with client counterparts, consultants and other parties to progress the project;

• Assist with the designing and processing of technical co-operation assistance, including preparation of terms of reference and internal approval documentation that TC processing and approval fits with the approval schedule, to support the any 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 within his/her responsibility areas are completed within the specified time frames to a high standard 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 or take responsibility for the implementation and monitoring of all 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 implementation 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 monitoring reports and include recommendations for corrective actions where required and ensure these proposed 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 to ensure their compliance with donor reporting requirements, operational objectives and that all reports are of a high quality;

• As a project team member perform all such tasks as may be assigned by the operation leader.

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.
• Strong 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.
• Excellent understanding of relevant systems and processes.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member and to deadlines and under time pressure.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Good command of Turkish language (oral and written) is strongly preferred.

Experience & Knowledge:

• Ideally 1-2 years of 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, including project finance and corporate finance.
• Exposure to industry/country experience.
• Practical experience of participating in transactions through the full project life cycle.
• Exposure to experience in Turkish infrastructure & energy market is preferred.

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).