Intern London, England
Job description
Intern, SME Finance & Development
Role description:
Under the supervision of the Financial Products team within the SME Finance & Development Group, the intern may support joint advisory and finance programmes. In general, the role will entail a variety of tasks, including but not limited to:
- Contribute to the development of a number of blended finance products aimed at SME development and financial inclusion
- Data gathering, research and providing background information into specific areas of project preparation and/or monitoring.
- Provide support to the team members working on fundraising to mobilise adequate donors' resources for the Group’s needs, either from bilateral or multilateral donors
- Organisation and support to the management of upcoming events or workshops in the EBRD region of operation
- Active coordination between different teams in the EBRD and with external consultants.
- Preparation of outreach materials and ad-hoc briefings when needed
- Drafting specific assigned portions of EBRD documents and correspondence.
- Ad hoc assignments as requested
Key skills required:
- Passion to learn and grow in EBRD
- High level proficiency with Microsoft Office applications especially good command over Microsoft Excel
- Proven analytical and numerical skills
- Very good written (report writing, correspondence) and verbal communication skills in English
- Strong interpersonal skills, including written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work well within a team
- Ability to work independently
Education/Experience required:
- 6 month -3+ years of business finance or other relevant experience
- good relevant degree from a leading university preferably in Economics, Finance, Business, Development Studies
- computer literacy
- Good understanding of and interest in financial inclusion issues of SMEs in emerging markets
- some relevant commercial experience
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.
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