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As part of the Country and FI Credit Risk Management Team, the job holder will be required to independently analyse and appraise risks of EBRD’s new and existing portfolio Financial Institutions debt transactions. The Principal Risk Officer will coach and supervise Associate Risk Officers and Analysts as well as junior bankers rotating through the team.
Job Responsibility:
Establish an independent and unbiased view on projects proposed to the Operations Committee / SBIC / under Delegated Authority and make clear recommendations, or approvals on each proposal
Analyse the key risks of each proposal and advise on risk mitigation measures, structures, tenor, security, covenants and condition precedents
In liaison with other units in Risk, Banking and Office of Chief Economist, lead the country portfolio reviews
Ensure projects comply with any relevant risk guidelines, prudential limits set by the Bank, and that appropriate ratings are assigned
Lead proactive and regular monitoring of the assigned portfolio counterparties, countries and market developments
In liaison with Risk Policy and Analytics and other Credit teams lead periodic FI sector portfolio reviews
Participate in various executive Bank committees - including the Operations Committee, SBIC, RiskCom etc
Participate and contribute positively to various initiatives within Risk Management or bank-wide
Requirements:
Advanced degree in finance, business, economics or equivalent on the job training
Substantial experience of analysing financial institutions
Excellent financial modelling and financial accounts knowledge
Knowledge of emerging markets in the Bank’s countries of operation
Ability to deliver clear authoritative conclusions in the context of large volumes and tight timescales
Proven skills and track record in autonomous decision-making capacity in high risk environments
Strong written and spoken communication skills
Nice to have:
Influencing skills in challenge to the Banking team’s selection, structuring and portfolio management of the transaction and ability to articulate different views
What we offer:
Varied, stimulating and engaging work that gives you an opportunity to interact with a wide range of experts
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