Principal Banker

• Work as a senior project team member with more experienced operation leaders on complex transactions
• Lead structuring, negotiation and the execution of transactions
• Manage the resources and the work load of the project teams under their supervision
• Oversee the project due diligence process
• Ensure quality and appropriateness of TC assistance components
• Ensure that all transactions within their responsibility are completed within the specified time frames
• Take overall responsibility for the effective monitoring of all projects within their responsibility
• Supervise implementation and monitoring of, and reporting on, relevant TC assignments
• Take responsibility for ensuring timely notification of any critical portfolio issues
• Contribute to policy dialogue
• Assist with marketing and business development efforts
• Assist with the critical screening of project proposal flow
• Assist in recruiting, training, coaching and mentoring junior bankers
• Develop productive relationships within the organisation
• Directly accountable for the engagement and effective overall management of the Team

• 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
• Credit analysis skills
• Computer literacy
• Excellent understanding of relevant systems and processes
• Stakeholder management skills
• Coaching, mentoring & leadership skills
• Relationship management and negotiation skills
• Ability to work to deadlines and under time pressure
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
• Good command over the local/country language is an advantage
• Significant relevant financial industry and country experience from an investment or commercial bank, private equity firm, asset management firm, or auditing/financial consulting firm operating to international standards
• Practical experience of participating in and leading complex transactions through the full project life cycle
• Significant financial industry / country experience covering the energy and / or infrastructure sectors, particularly in the EBRD’s new Countries of Operation in sub-Saharan Africa
• Strong experience in project finance and / or climate finance

Good command over the local/country language is an advantage

• Varied, stimulating and engaging work
• A working culture that embraces inclusion and celebrates diversity
• A hybrid workplace that offers flexibility
• 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