Principal, Design & Transformation  

Purpose of Job

The Principal works in partnership with the business stakeholders and is responsible for leading change projects or initiatives that impact the Bank’s organisation and/or operations materially. They are responsible for leading the collection, analysis and documentation of a client’s business requirements as part of the operating model including process, data and technology design. They may also be a Product Owner within strategic technology or business transformation projects. Usually they will work in matrix environments with specialist consultants as well as with other Bank staff engaged in the project/s. 

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain stakeholder relationships across the Bank and externally in order to drive change and help to achieve the projects’ anticipated benefits. Act as a focal point in resolving queries, issues and ambiguity during all phases of the project and working alongside the Project Manager to ensure the appropriate Change Management disciplines are applied. 
• Lead 1-3 change projects or initiatives and respective resources associated to these projects, including but not limited to:
• Lead business analysis to design and gain acceptance for as-is and to-be business processes to produce sound solutions that meet business needs and supports the wider objectives of the Bank.
• Advise, guide progress and support implementation of the projects as required, prioritising activities and setting objectives/targets for project teams
• Manage stakeholders to ensure they are aligned and committed to the projects
• Facilitate collaboration across departments and allocate tasks and activities within and between teams as required 
• Maintain accurate plans, cost estimates and benefit realisation models
• Provide project status updates to the EPMO according to reporting schedules, and adhere to agreed project methodologies
• Manage risks and issues appropriately, raising items to the EPMO and to the Associate Director, Design & Transformation as required
• Develop and deliver project communications
• Coordinate project assessment supporting the production of business cases for investment projects necessary to secure project approval and funding (including formulating financial and non-financial benefits).
• Drive innovation initiatives across the Bank along with championing new ways of working such as analysis practices and methods using Agile. 
• Work with relevant key internal units (e.g. ORM, IT, internal audit department etc) to signal and address change needs and operational improvement
• Develop and maintain strong internal networks and build trusted relationships to enable and influence change across the Bank
   

Qualifications & Skills / Experience & Knowledge

Knowledge, experience & qualifications: 

•           Relevant degree, or equivalent experience of working within financial services, corporate/investment banking or relevant function at a Group level

•           Programme/project management and change management experience; respective qualifications (eg. Prince 2, Lean/six sigma, SCRUM certification etc) a plus

•           Solid understanding of enterprise/business architecture; ability to provide holistic and multidimensional business views essential

•           Proven experience in one of the levers of transformation (data, processes, technology)

•           Demonstrated understanding of industry best practices and external trends in organisational development, change management and organisational and/or product innovation

•           Domain expertise in core banking and advisory processes; capable of providing advice and consultancy services drawing on in-depth professional expertise and experience

•           Experience working in project teams, including having matrix responsibilities for specialist consultants and/or internal staff on a functional basis

•           Excellent understanding of the EBRD, its mandate and strategy, the broad range of its operations as well as its interactions with its key partners, or ability to quickly gain this understanding

Skills:

•           Strong analytical skills with a focus on problem solving and continuous improvement.

•           Excellent data analytics skills; proficiency in MS Excel and/or reporting/analytics software eg Tableau, Cognos desirable

•           Business process modelling skills essential; familiarity with BPM design/modelling software desirable

•           Strong oral and written presentation skills, fluency in written and spoken English

•           Knowledge of agile methods and principles

•           Strong stakeholder management skills

•           Proven ability to influence and work well with others, with the ability to effectively harness the cooperation of peers across departments

•           Team player, able to work with and manage through others 

•           Excellent active listening skills and interpersonal and communication skills in English to communicate with a wide variety of people at all levels in the Bank

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).

Right to Work in the UK: Swiss nationals (and all other non-UK employees) can work in the UK without a Visa – working at the EBRD gives all employees “exempt status”. The Bank however encourages all non-UK employees to obtain an Exempt Vignette (EV) prior to relocating to the UK, as without an EV you may face more questions at Border Control and when required to show evidence of their exempt status when renting accommodation under the Right to Rent legislation. The application process may take 3 – 4 weeks approx. outside of the UK. 

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