Analyst – Advice for Small Businesses

Under the supervision of Principal Manager/ Regional Principal Manager the Analyst is responsible for delivering instruments and activities under Advice for Small Businesses Programme (“ASB”) in line with strategic priorities of the Bank and SME Finance and Development (“SME F&D”) (e.g. synergy with banking, integrated products, green, digital, inclusion, sustainable supply chain financing) and in coordination with relevant teams internally (e.g. Financial Instruments, Industry Commerce and Agribusiness, Inclusion, Policy and other relevant teams).

The Analyst will perform in full alignment with Bank’s policies and procedures, donor requirements, internal control and compliance standards, as well as the highest standards of integrity and ethical conduct working with credible and respectable counterparts. The Analyst will support the implementation of the RBRD’s flagship Ukrainian Crisis Response program in Poland aimed at promoting economic inclusion of Ukrainian refugees using capacity building and entrepreneurship as catalysts. The analyst will be responsible for pipeline management, project conception and implementation/monitoring, evaluation, as well as portfolio management and its assessment. Responsibilities will also include market and sector development activities, digital outreach, cooperation with relevant partners and stakeholders, as well as input for visibility activities.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of Principal Manager / Regional Principal Manager the Analyst will be responsible for:

• Business development to contribute to generating pipeline of high-quality assignments and advisory projects in priority areas (e.g. digital, green, inclusion, innovation) and ensuring maximum synergy of advisory and banking
• Contributing to the implementation of the innovative ASB Annual Operational Plan for the country, as well as other operational activities under SME F&D.
• Project origination and conception (including identifying potential advisory clients and beneficiaries, assessing the potential current and future advisory and funding needs, and identifying consultants and partner organizations), implementation and monitoring, evaluation of advisory projects and assignments in line with internal policy, quality and compliance standards, as well as for portfolio management.
• Responsibilities will also include preparation and delivery of market and sector development activities (ex. Trainings for SMEs or refugees), digital outreach, as well as input for visibility activities (ex. Meetups, roundtables, etc.) for maximum visibility of ASB and donors.
• Contribute to the enhancement of the EBRD local consultancy and stakeholders database, the competitive selection of high quality and integrity consultants in accordance with policy and procedures, as well as ensuring also that the consultants deliver  following high integrity standards and the terms of reference.
• Cooperating with banking teams in any phase of the EBRD banking projects
• Preparing and submitting for review accurate and timely Monthly Financial Reports (MFRs), keeping adequate and well-organised documentation in support of all local payments in line with EBRD’s duties for prudent management of donor funds.
• Participating in stakeholder engagement meetings when requested.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications:

Education/Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (Business, Economics, Finance or equivalent work experience)

Experience

• Relevant professional experience, preferably from commercial management consultancy/auditing company, development institutions or financial institutions (banks), will be a strong asset
• Good knowledge of at least one of the SME F&D Priority Areas (i.e. green economy, economic inclusion, and digitalisation), as well as market trends in these areas.
• Knowledge of business advisory services.
• Knowledge of local business environment and consultancy market.
• Knowledge of relevant stakeholders and SME business associations or support organizations.
• Knowledge or relevant professional experience regarding the Ukrainian refugee crisis in Poland.

Source: https://jobs.ebrd.com/job/Warsaw-Analyst-Advice-for-Small-Businesses/1073076401/