Job Description

Requisition ID 35909
Office Country United Kingdom
Office City London
Division Banking Countries of Operations
Contract Type Intern
Contract Length 04 months
Posting End Date 11/08/2025
While the location for this internship is HQ, the hiring manager (who is based in Cairo) may consider applicants based in other countries where the EBRD has a Resident Office
Purpose of Job
The intern will provide dedicated support to the Front Office of Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), working directly with the Advisor to the Managing Director to support a range of strategic and operational tasks. This is expected to include market research, business development support, data management, including the creation and maintenance of a SSA focused database, drafting of briefing notes and meeting minutes, and coordination of agendas for the Managing Director's meetings, missions, and events. This is an opportunity to contribute to the EBRD's growing presence in SSA and gain hands-on experience at the intersection of international development, investment, and policy.
This role involves dealing with colleagues of all levels throughout the Bank.
Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Conduct market and sector mapping to support the start of activities in SSA.
• Supporting the collection and analysis of data concerning the grant SSA investments.
• Maintain a database of key stakeholders, meetings, relevant information for SSA
• Support business development efforts, including identifying potential clients, partners, and opportunities in priority sectors.
• Draft high-quality briefings, speaking notes, and concept notes for internal and external use.
• Take minutes and prepare summaries of meetings, roundtables, and events involving the SSA Front Office.
• Contribute to the planning and organization of missions, meetings, and public events involving the Managing Director and senior SSA team members.
• Provide ad hoc support and undertake other administrative and operational duties as required across the Sub-Saharan Africa countries where the Bank operates, which may include preparing or reviewing terms of reference, supporting consultant contracting process, and liaising with relevant teams to navigate Bank systems and procedures
• Stay up to date and prepare summaries of relevant economic and sectoral news across SSA and flag relevant developments or events for the team.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications
Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Fluent English, with excellent written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge of another language both written and spoken would be useful

Experience/Knowledge

• Prior experience in the financial sector/banking - up to 1.5 years - including but not limited to an international financial institution or donor organisation would be an advantage
• Excellent organisational, analytical and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and eye for accuracy
• Ability to build effective working relationships with clients and colleagues at all levels in a multicultural environment
• Strong team player, with the ability to work highly efficiently and to handle simultaneous assignments involving a wide range of bank-wide contacts
• Ability to prioritise and work, cope under pressure with continuously changing priorities with no or little supervision, schedule own work and take initiative
• Ability to work to tight deadlines is essential

Technical Skills

• Computer literate
• Proven writing skills in English essential
• Basic knowledge of the region/sector an advantage

What is it like to work at the EBRD? / About 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.
At EBRD, our Values - Inclusiveness, Innovation, Trust, and Responsibility - are at the heart of how we work. We bring these to life through our Workplace Behaviours: listening well and speaking up, collaborating smartly, acting decisively with full commitment, and simplifying to amplify our impact. These principles shape our culture and define our success. We seek individuals who not only share these values but are also committed to embedding them in their daily work, fostering a positive and high-performing environment.
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. Our workforce reflects a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, bringing fresh ideas, energy, and innovation and enhancing our ability to serve our clients, shareholders, and counterparties effectively.
• A hybrid workplace that offers flexibility to teams and individuals; that is based on trust, flexibility and connectedness.
• An environment that places sustainability, equality and digital transformation at the heart of what we do.
• A workplace that prioritises employee wellbeing and provides a comprehensive suite of competitive benefits.

Diversity is one of the Bank's core values which are at the heart of everything it does. 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, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, socio-economic background or disability.
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).