Analyst, Banking, Almaty, Kazakhstan

## Analyst, Banking, Almaty, Kazakhstan - Organization:EBRD - European Bank for Reconstruction and Development - Office:EBRD Almaty, Kazakhstan Requisition ID: 37022 Office Country: Kazakhstan Division: Banking Countries of Operations Contract Type: Short Term Contract Length: 12 months Posting End Date: 07/09/2026 The Analyst contributes to all phases of the project cycle, including project origination, structuring, execution, implementation and monitoring. The Analyst 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 Analyst 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. The Analyst will work on the Natural Resources sector projects. The position will be based in Almaty, Kazakhstan and will cover projects across Kazakhstan as well as within wider Central Asia & Mongolia region. The Natural Resources (NR) team originates, structures and executes debt and equity transactions across the Bank's countries of operations, supporting clients in the natural resources value chain and contributing to the Bank's strategic priorities through investment, portfolio management and policy dialogue. The team's core subsectors include: (i) mining and metals (including critical raw materials, base and precious metals, industrial minerals, and metals processing, as well as recovery/reprocessing of historic tailings); (ii) mining-related services; (iii) low-carbon and circular-economy investments to inter alia help energy transition of fossil fuel companies (including conversion of organic waste, used cooking oil, plastics and used lubricants into advanced biofuels, and selected decarbonisation solutions such as CCSU, EV infrastructure, methane reduction, etc). The Project life-cycle involves several stages from origination to signing, followed by implementation and monitoring until full completion and repayment or exit. All the stages involve different tasks such as business marketing, project due diligence analysis, structuring and approval, negotiation and signing of project agreements, disbursement and monitoring. The role of the Analyst is to contribute, as a project team member, to the structuring, implementation and monitoring of debt and equity transactions, and their effective implementation and monitoring in line with the Bank's operational objectives. Under the guidance of the operation leader and/or more senior bankers, the Analyst performs those tasks assigned to them and provides support to the operation leader and the project team throughout the project cycle, with a particular emphasis on research, data gathering, credit analysis and financial modelling. Accountabilities & Responsibilities 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 theproposed 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 Analyst 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 ReportingAs requested by the operation leader or a Portfolio Manager, undertake assigned tasks relating to the implementation and monitoring of projects to which the Analyst 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;As may be requested by, and under the supervision of, a TC operation leader, assist with the effective implementation and monitoring of TC assignments including communication with TC client, monitoring of TC fund usage, preparation and filing of relevant TC progress and completion reports to support the TC operation leader to meet donor reporting requirements and operational objectives.Business DevelopmentAssist, as required, with marketing and business development efforts. Assist with the critical screening of project proposal flow that is generated through business development efforts, liaising with other colleagues and teams within the Bank as directed by more senior colleagues, to identify sound and executable investments that meet the mandate of the Bank.The responsibilities of the Analyst are designed to allow the Analyst to progressively undertake more complex tasks and build the scope of responsibilities based on acquired experience and expertise.Qualifications, Skills, Experience & KnowledgeBachelor'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.Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.Excellent command over the local/country language.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.Practical experience of participating in debt and equity transactions.Experience of exposure to the Natural Resources and/or other Corporate Sectors in Kazakhstan or wider Central Asia & Mongolia region is an advantage.What is it like to work at the EBRD? / About EBRDOur 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.At EBRD, our Values - Inclusiveness, Innovation, Trust, and Responsibility - are at the heart of how we work. We bring these to life through our Workplace Behaviours: listening well and speaking up, collaborating smartly, acting decisively with full commitment, and simplifying to amplify our impact. These principles shape our culture and define our success. We seek individuals who