Purpose of the Job
The Assistant Analyst is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of the trade finance operations for their designated area, as delegated by the Head of Team. The Assistant Analyst will additionally be responsible for drafting and preparing regular reports for internal and external stakeholders and maintaining databases.
The Assistant Analyst will take responsibility for the tasks assigned to them under the guidance of the Trade Facilitation Programme (TFP) Business Leader, which may include many aspects of the project cycle, supporting the marketing activities of the programme, training/technical assistance activities, participating in due diligence as well as effective post-signing implementation and monitoring.
The project cycle within the TFP involves several stages from origination and establishment of TFP facilities and limits to active facility utilisation and monitoring. All the stages involve different tasks such as business development, client relationship management, project and deal due diligence, facility structuring and securing facility approval from various stakeholders and committees, negotiation and signing of facility documentation, facility establishment, country pricing reviews and active facility utilisation which includes deal and pipeline origination, deal structuring, pricing negotiation and execution. Also supporting capacity building activities, including management of targeted e-learning and workshops, webinars, seminars and/or conference organisation.
Background
The Trade Facilitation Programme is a flagship EBRD programme established in 1999 to support the trade finance activities of participating banks. Using a range of trade finance instruments, it makes an important contribution to the Bank’s business activity in many Countries of Operation. The TFP leverages Financial Institutions’ relationships with over 200 banks to deliver support for trade activity in the EBRD region. The TFP team is an integral part of the Financial Institutions Business Group and co-ordinates closely with relevant regional teams to deliver business The TFP team is primarily based in HQ and in addition to the head of the team includes 21 bankers and 3 administrative staff. At present there are over 130 issuing banks in 27 countries participating in the Programme, working with over 800 confirming banks and their subsidiaries throughout the world. In 2025, the TFP supported more than 1,800 trade finance transactions with a total amount of €4.2 billion.
The project cycle within the TFP involves several stages from origination and establishment of TFP facilities to signing, followed by utilisation and monitoring whilst the TFP facilities are active and operational. All the stages involve different tasks such as business development, client relationship management, project due diligence analysis, structuring and approval, negotiation and signing of project agreements, utilisation and monitoring.
The role of the Assistant Analyst is to contribute, as a project team member, to all or any stages of the project cycle within the TFP. Under the guidance of the TFP Business Leader and/or more senior bankers, the Assistant Analyst performs those tasks assigned to him/her and provides support to the project team throughout the project cycle. They are responsible for ensuring the timely delivery of transactions, and accuracy of documentation: this requires ongoing liaison with Operation Leaders, Country teams, OAD, Risk Managers, Portfolio Manager and Banking Operations.
Accountabilities and Responsibilities
Business Development
1. Assist TFP Business Leader, as required, with business development efforts within an assigned geographical area;
2. Assist TFP Business Leader in managing client relationships within an assigned geographical area to ensure the development of trade finance.
Operations: Structuring and Execution
3. Processing of transactions in line with established rules and procedures
4. Input of transaction data into the Banks systems
5. Work on originated TFP transactions, including all aspects of transaction structuring and execution, analyse and evaluate potential risks related to the proposed transactions;
6. Check transaction specific documentation to ensure compliance with TFP agreements and relevant TFP procedures;
7. Assist in preparation of country pricing reviews on a regular basis;
8. Communicate with internal units of the Bank and clients, at the operational level at all the relevant transactional stages;
9. Support TFP Business Leader with origination and establishment of the TFP facilities, including tasks related to due diligence and drafting of specific assigned portions of Bank documents and correspondence;
10. Ensure that all tasks assigned are completed within the specified time frames to a high quality and in line with the policies, procedures and objectives of the Bank.
Value Creation, Portfolio Monitoring and Reporting
11. Draft TFP reports and presentations and preparation of adhoc reports for internal and external stakeholders
12. Support TFP Business Leader and other senior bankers in the development and active monitoring of TFP - related TC projects, including preparation of terms of reference and internal approval documentation, to ensure the know-how transfer supplements the utilisation of the TFP facilities
13. Research, analyse and provide background information on developments on the international trade finance market, market trends, legal developments, etc.
Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Qualifications
The individual appointed must have the necessary capability to be able to take on responsibilities associated with the role, being able to handle the pressures of the role in a manner appropriate to the Bank. The candidate should have the following:
14. University educated, or equivalent work experience
15. Some understanding or knowledge of international trade and/or technical co-operation projects is preferred
16. Some understanding of applicable risk mitigation tools across Banking and Credit products
17. Operations/administrative experience considered advantageous
18. Strong customer service orientation
19. Experience with SWIFT systems considered advantageous
20. Strong team player, attention to detail, strong analytical skills with the ability to organise, multi-task and prioritise effectively to meet deadlines
21. Strong computer skills (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Power point)
22. Experience of being part of a team that has transformed itself utilising continuous improvement techniques would be considered beneficial
23. Excellent written and verbal communication in English required. Knowledge of another language would also be considered advantageous
24. Must have positive, collaborative and solution orientated attitude
25. Strong interpersonal skills
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:
26. 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;
27. A working culture that embraces inclusion and celebrates diversity;
28. An environment that places sustainability, equality and digital transformation at the heart of what we do.