Analyst, Banking

The Analyst is based in the EBRD’s resident office in Tunis, Tunisia and works in the sustainable infrastructure sector focusing on energy and infrastructure projects. The role involves contributing to all phases of the project cycle including origination, structuring, execution, implementation, and monitoring, with responsibilities in financial analysis, client management, and policy dialogue.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to all aspects of project structuring and execution including research, analysis of background materials, market information and financial performance data
• Analyse and evaluate potential risks related to proposed projects including financial statement analysis and financial modelling
• Assist with designing and processing technical co-operation assistance including preparation of terms of reference and internal approval documentation
• Assist with communication with internal units, clients and stakeholders including preparing draft correspondence and presentations
• Complete assigned tasks within specified time frames and in line with Bank policies and objectives
• Undertake tasks related to implementation and monitoring of projects including compliance with agreements, disbursement monitoring, progress and financial performance assessment, risk factor evaluation and covenant compliance
• Prepare draft monitoring reports with recommendations for corrective actions and ensure follow-up
• Assist with implementation and monitoring of technical cooperation assignments including communication with clients, monitoring fund usage, and preparation of progress and completion reports

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred or equivalent experience in relevant areas
• Professional qualification such as ACA, CFA, ACCA, or CIMA desirable
• Critical quantitative/numerical skills with ability to interpret financial information and design/use 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
• Good understanding of relevant systems and processes
• Ability to work effectively as a team member, meet deadlines and work under time pressure
• Good written and oral communication skills in English and French
• Good command of Arabic is an advantage
• Relevant financial industry experience from investment or commercial bank, private equity firm, asset management firm, or auditing/financial consulting firm operating to international standards
• Good understanding of infrastructure and energy sector including renewable energy and sector dynamics and trends in Tunisia
• Recent experience working and current location in Tunisia preferred
• Experience in project finance and/or climate finance is an advantage

Skills

• Financial Analysis
• Financial Modelling
• Credit Analysis
• Interpretation of Accounts
• Local Accounting Principles
• International Accounting Principles
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Excel Spreadsheets Proficiency
• Project Financing
• Climate Finance
• Infrastructure Sector Knowledge
• Energy Sector Knowledge
• Renewable Energy
• Client Management
• Policy Dialogue
• Quantitative Skills
• Numerical skills

Languages

English, French, Arabic