Analyst, Banking

The Analyst will work in the Tashkent Regional Office contributing to all phases of the project cycle for energy sector projects in Uzbekistan, including renewable power generation and electricity infrastructure. Responsibilities include project origination, structuring, due diligence, execution, monitoring, and legal documentation support under the guidance of senior bankers.

Responsibilities

• Work as a project team member on transactions contributing to project structuring and execution including research, analysis of market and financial data, risk evaluation, financial modelling, and client engagement.
• Assist in designing and processing technical co-operation assistance including preparation of terms of reference and internal approval documentation.
• Assist with preparation of internal project documentation such as approval memoranda, financial models, draft term sheets, and presentations.
• Assist with communication with internal units, clients and stakeholders including drafting correspondence and presentations.
• Complete assigned tasks within specified time frames to a high standard in line with Bank policies and objectives.
• Undertake implementation and monitoring of assigned projects including compliance with agreements, disbursement procedures, progress monitoring, financial performance assessment, risk factor evaluation, and covenant compliance.
• Prepare monitoring reports with recommendations for corrective actions and ensure senior team members are informed.
• Assist with implementation and monitoring of technical cooperation assignments including communication with clients, fund usage monitoring, and preparation of progress and completion reports to meet donor reporting requirements.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by operation leader or senior bankers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred or equivalent experience in relevant areas.
• Professional qualification such as ACA, CFA, ACCA, or CIMA is desirable.
• Strong quantitative and numerical skills with ability to interpret financial information and design, develop, use and audit financial models.
• Credit analysis skills including interpretation of accounts and understanding of local and international accounting principles and credit analysis practices.
• Computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Office and spreadsheet packages including financial analysis and modelling modules.
• Excellent understanding of relevant systems and processes.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member, meet deadlines and work under time pressure.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Excellent command of local/country language is an advantage.
• Minimum 2-3 years of relevant financial industry experience from investment or commercial bank, private equity firm, asset management firm, or auditing/financial consulting firm operating to international standards, including project finance and corporate finance.
• Solid understanding of the energy sector, renewables, electricity grid and distribution network infrastructure; relevant experience and exposure to the sector is desirable.
• Experience engaging with state agencies and state-owned enterprises in the energy sector is an advantage.
• Exposure to Uzbekistan energy market is preferred.

Skills

• Financial Modelling
• Credit Analysis
• Financial Reporting
• Investment Banking
• Corporate Finance
• Project Financing
• Quantitative Analysis
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Spreadsheet analysis
• Energy Sector Knowledge
• Renewable Energy Finance
• Electricity Grid Infrastructure
• Due Diligence
• Financial Auditing
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Legal Documentation Support
• Financial Consulting
• Accounting Principles
• Private Equity
• Asset Management

Languages

English