Assistant Analyst

Requisition ID 36854 Office Country Türkiye Office City Istanbul Division Banking Countries of Operations Contract Type Short Term Contract Length 11 months Posting End Date 13/07/2026

The end date for this assignment is 9th July 2027.

Purpose of the Job

Corporate Sector Team is seeking a professional with the experience, capability and enthusiasm to become part of our growing success story in Türkiye. The Assistant Analyst will work in the EBRD office in Istanbul, reporting to Deputy Head – Turkey, Corporate Sector, with dedication to the Food&Agribusiness Sector team.

The Assistant Analyst is responsible for providing support to Bankers with the monitoring of signed projects, addressing clients’ requests, assisting Operation Leader (OL) to track project implementation, including disbursement performance and implementation of Technical Cooperation (TC) projects as well as for preparation of pipeline and portfolio reports.

Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Assist in project monitoring (prepare monitoring reports, keep track of and review the clients’ financial, project and other reporting, and follow up client’s covenant compliance).
• Provide assistance with the preparation of project related material and distribution, maintaining Deal Tracking Module entries, project filling system (Projectlink) and assisting with Project Monitoring Report preparation and due diligence, when required.
• Liaise with clients and Bank’s units regarding the disbursement application forms, Guarantees and other documents in order to coordinate the disbursement process.
• Draft correspondence between the Bank and clients for bankers review or liaise directly with clients as appropriate.
• Assist in project and sector data search from various sources to create slides or provide necessary information for project preparation and business development purposes.
• Assist in marketing research including preparation of reports and other materials as well as support business development efforts, attend meetings with clients and join marketing trips alongside bankers, when necessary.
• Keep in touch with OLs and provide portfolio and pipeline reports to Management and keep sector presentations database updated.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Qualifications

Skills:

• Fluent English and local language both written and spoken;
• Good sense of priorities, ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines;
• Ability to prioritise work with continuously changing priorities;
• Very good attention to detail;
• Strong team player;
• Ability to work with precision and accuracy;
• Good communication skills;
• Excellent organisational skills.

Key technical skills:

• Good numerical and financial skills;
• Good understanding of accounting principles and ability to interpret accounts;
• Strong 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.
• Knowledge of local business environment;
• Good knowledge of the Bank’s policies and procedures, in particular good knowledge of Project cycle, role of Bank Units in project implementation and monitoring processes.

Experience:

• Support in investment projects preparation and implementation;
• Conducting research and presenting the information collated;
• Compile statistical and other kind of reports.

Qualifications

• Higher education or relevant qualification. Bachelor’s degree. Master’s degree preferred

What is it like to work at the EBRD?

Our 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.

The EBRD environment provides you with:

• Varied, stimulating and engaging work that gives you an opportunity to interact with a wide range of experts in the financial, political, public and private sectors across the regions we invest in;
• A working culture that embraces inclusion and celebrates diversity;
• An environment that places sustainability, equality and digital transformation at the heart of what we do.

Diversity is one of the Bank’s core values which are at the heart of everything it does. A diverse workforce with the right knowledge and skills enables connection with our clients, brings pioneering ideas, energy and innovation. The EBRD staff is characterised by its rich diversity of nationalities, cultures and opinions and we aim to sustain and build on this strength. As such, the EBRD seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities and works in an inclusive environment. The EBRD encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of the EBRD member countries to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities. As an inclusive employer, we promote flexible working and expecting our employee to attend the office 50% of their working time.

Please note, that due to the high volume of applications received, we regret to inform you that we are unable to provide detailed feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted (for further consideration).