Analyst VCIP

The Analyst contributes to all phases of the investment process, including deal sourcing, 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 EBRD Venture Capital team manages €600mn across four funds and invests typically in Series A and later rounds in transformative technology companies across different sectors. We partner with exceptional founders to build enduring businesses that have a positive impact on the world.

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 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, development of financial models, quantitative and qualitative analysis of investment opportunities, 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, investment memos and following up on internal emails;
• Assist in due diligence processes, including financial, integrity, legal, and technical due diligence;
• 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 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 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;
• Build and maintain relationships with portfolio company management teams.
• 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.
• Assist with value creation activities, such as introductions to potential customers, partners, and advisors.
• 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 & Knowledge:

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field such as Finance, Economics Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. . Master’s degree preferred or equivalent experience in the areas of expertise.
• Professional qualification such as ACA, CFA, ACCA, or CIMA desirable.
• Relevant experience in venture capital, investment banking, consulting, or a related field.
• 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.
• Proficiency in financial modelling software (e.g. Excel, Google Sheets)
• Ability to work effectively as a team member and to deadlines and under time pressure.
• Good written and oral communication skills in English.
• Good command over a local/country language is an advantage.
• Experience in a specific sector relevant to the fund’s investment focus.
• Experience working with startups and interacting with founders on a regular basis.
• Programming or other computer science related knowledge.
• Involvement in extracurricular activities such as entrepreneurship, hackathons, etc.

Source: https://jobs.ebrd.com/job/London-Analyst,-VCIP/1175401501/