Managing Director, Equity

The Managing Director, Equity is responsible for the equity investment activity of the Bank, including direct equity investments and participation in funds. The role involves overseeing portfolio monitoring, ensuring a unified equity culture, and periodically reviewing the Bank’s equity approach in response to market and economic changes.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the Equity Group’s provision of best in-class equity investment operating standards and risk management, whilst delivering on the Bank’s impact mandate.
• Provide strategic guidance for enhancing the origination and processing of the Bank’s equity investments.
• Responsible for the periodic review of the Bank’s equity approach ensuring it is responsive to a rapidly changing environment.
• Oversee the Equity Value Creation process, including adequate investor relationship management.
• Design and manage an effective strategy for executing equity exits.
• Accountable for the nominee directors’ appointment and management process.
• Accountable for the management of the Bank’s equity investment portfolio, including cooperation with Internal Audit and the Evaluation Department.
• Work closely with VP Risk, VP Finance and CSG MDs on post-investment management of the equity portfolio.
• Participate as a member in the decision-making process of the Equity Committee.
• Attend the Operations Committee to provide strategic equity assessment and guidance.
• Ensure effective engagement of the Equity Group in the fair value process and other activities under the Equity Portfolio Management Unit.
• Develop initiatives to oversee and enhance the equity function within the Bank.
• Ensure timely flow of information to senior management on equity pipeline, portfolio and investor relations.
• Represent the Bank in high profile external fora.
• Promote and implement the Transformation Agenda to improve the Bank's effectiveness and efficiency.
• Accountable for the allocation and management of the Equity Group budget.
• Manage the staff in the Equity Group including recruitment, compensation, performance management, coaching and professional development.
• Champion the Bank’s Behavioural Competencies and Workplace Behaviours ensuring integrity and ethical conduct.

Requirements

• Equity investment experience in a private equity firm, institutional investor, or financial institution, with exposure to the Bank’s countries of operation being highly desirable.
• Understanding and experience of the broader strategic and development priorities of EBRD, including the Bank’s role as an impact investor and a catalyst for mobilization of private sector capital into its countries of operation.
• Ability to align the Equity business with the Bank’s agenda.
• Experience of listed equities, IPOs and SPOs, Privatisations, Funds.
• Relevant academic background at post-graduate level or equivalent combination of academic and professional qualifications.
• Demonstrated risk management skills.
• Well-developed track record of cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience in developing and implementing strategic plans and initiatives.
• Relevant experience in leading and developing teams, with a proven record of accomplishment in performance management.

Skills

• Institutional Investment Management
• Impact Investing
• Strategic Planning
• Risk Management
• Portfolio Monitoring
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Performance Management
• Team Leadership
• Listed Equities
• Initial Public Offerings
• Secondary Public Offerings
• Fund Management
• Strategic Alignment
• Economic Development
• Financial Institutions Experience
• Equity Investment
• Private Equity
• Privatizations

Languages

English