Associate Banker - Corporate Sector

The role is dedicated to cover projects of the Corporate sector Group in Ukraine. The  Group is responsible for execution of investment projects in Ukraine in the industries such as TMT, natural resources and real estate, which are the primary sectors the Associate Banker is working with . The Corporate sector Ukrainian team is currently based in Warsaw, works on new projects in Ukraine and is expected to contribute significantly during the reconstruction phase in Ukraine. Knowledge of Ukrainian language is mandatory for this position, as it would be required to communicate with local Ukrainian companies and analyse the documents provided in Ukrainian.
 The Associate Banker contributes to all phases of the project cycle, including project origination, structuring, execution, implementation and monitoring.
 The Associate Banker will take responsibility for the 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 and EBRD policy compliance, as well as effective post-signing implementation and monitoring.
 The Associate Banker carries out these tasks as part of a project team under the guidance of the operation leader or under the supervision/guidance of more senior bankers.

Under the guidance of the operation leader or a more senior banker:
 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;
 •Assist with the designing and processing of technical co-operation assistance, including preparation of terms of reference and internal approval documentation, to support the  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 Associate Banker are completed within the specified time frames to a high quality and in line with the policies, procedures and objectives of the Bank.
 
 Portfolio Monitoring, Value Creation and Reporting

 •As requested by the operation leader or a Portfolio Manager, undertake assigned tasks relating to the implementation and monitoring of projects to which the Associate Banker 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 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 draft monitoring reports and include recommendations for corrective actions where required and ensure these corrective actions and recommendations are brought to the attention of more senior team members;
 
 The responsibilities of the Associate Banker are designed to allow the Associate Banker to progressively undertake more complex tasks and build the scope of responsibilities based on acquired experience and expertise.

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.
 •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.
 •Good understanding of relevant systems and processes.
 •Ability to work effectively as a team member and to deadlines and under time pressure.
 •Good written and oral communication skills in English and Ukrainian (knowledge of Ukrainian language is mandatory for this position).
 
 Experience & Knowledge:

 •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.
 •Exposure to industry/country experience.
 
Offer:

•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.