Requisition ID 35768 Office Country United Kingdom Office City London Division Operations & Service Management Contract Type Short Term Contract Length 12 months Posting End Date 02/07/2025
Purpose of Job
The Analyst is responsible for completing operational tasks that directly interface with Treasury teams. Day-to-day, the team(s) are principally responsible for processing trade/payment settlement activity, ensuring the funding and timely settlement/management of EBRDโs Banking and Treasury products across global markets.
The individual will need to adopt a continuous improvement mindset and will be expected to support and be a part of improving operational processes across the OSM function.
Background
The function acts as an equivalent middle/back office support responsible for dealing with the capture of legal documentation/trade structures into the Bankโs core systems, facilitating the accurate measurement of client/counterparty risk, the application of appropriate limits and the ongoing monitoring and control of clients throughout their project lifecycle. The team interacts with a variety of stakeholders across Banking (and wider) and is expected to identify/mitigate risks throughout the pre/post signing product journey, providing expertise and guidance on a range of issues, including the Bankโs policies and procedures to bankers and clients across EBRD countries of operations. The role is critical to ensuring the Bankโs transactions are processed and settled in an accurate and timely manner without exposing the Bank to unnecessary operational or reputational risk.
The Bank is adopting continuous improvement practices and transforming to more automated ways of working. Candidates will need to embrace these philosophies and play a role in ensuring we collectively deliver operational improvements and efficiencies.
Accountabilities & Responsibilities
Operational Performance:
Execute operational processes across a range of activities in equivalent middle and back office support functions that facilitate accurate trade booking and execution activities Demonstrate personnel commitment to delivering outstanding operational performance by adhering to established operational metrics โ timeliness, quality and customer satisfaction Respond to operational queries in a prompt and timely manner Communicate with relevant departments to ensure that the decision-makers are aware of the risks involved with specific projects/transactions When required provide support and training to the team in the delivery of their tasks Where necessary, provide additional capacity across OSM to ensure expected service levels are maintained, including unanticipated deadlines defined by Banking/Treasury clientsOperational Standards, Risk, Control & Governance:
Be a part of a culture where team members are responsible for the quality of their output, ensuring adherence to established quality/assurance targets Help support the broader improvement of OSMs control environment Ensure that new processes and practices are conducted in line with quality standards, applicable policies and relevant legislationContinuous Improvement:
Be a โteam playerโ in a team/department responsible for creating a โbest in classโ operational function Support the identification and implementation effort associated with driving improved efficiencies in OSM with a view to enhancing the overall service experience โ timeliness, quality, engagement etc. Demonstrate self-awareness of personal and broader operational metrics, identifying opportunities to improve (either personally or collectively)Service Management & Third Party Management:
Stakeholder Management:
Work collaboratively with colleagues to facilitate operational outcomes that adhere to established service levels Positively influence others to help deliver a sustainable operations function Proactively work with the Business to identify and manage backlogs, guiding them on prioritisation and, where necessary, conveying wider operational constraints Be an ambassador for OSM across other departments by delivering outstanding operational outcomes
Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications
University educated, or equivalent work experience Comprehensive banking, legal or credit skills as well as a good understanding of treasury and banking products transacted by EBRD Appreciation of the impact of Operations Banking/Treasury functions with other key departments Banking/Treasury product knowledge is required to settle trades across the global markets Strong customer service orientation and ability to proactively identify opportunities for improved customer outcomes Experience with Summit, Frameworks, SAP or Swift systems considered advantageous Excellent written and verbal communication in English required. Knowledge of another language would also be considered beneficial Must have positive, collaborative and solution orientated attitude Strong computer skills (Microsoft outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Strong team player, attention to detail, strong analytical skills with the ability to organise, multi task and prioritise effectively to meet deadlines
What is it like to work at the 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.
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; An environment that places sustainability, equality and digital transformation at the heart of what we do.
Diversity is one of the Bankโs 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. As an inclusive employer, we promote flexible working and expecting our employee to attend the office 50% of their working time.
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).