Associate Director, Deputy Head Egypt, Financial Institutions

This senior leadership role supports the Managing Director, SEMED and Director, FI MEA in implementing the financial institutions business strategy in Egypt. The Associate Director leads strategic oversight, stakeholder engagement, operational management, risk and compliance, portfolio monitoring, and team leadership to advance the Bank's financial sector activities in Egypt.

Responsibilities

• Support the SEMED Managing Director & Head of Egypt in the effective and coordinated implementation of the country strategy and the achievement of annual targets in Egypt.
• Take joint responsibility with the Managing Director, SEMED, for delivery of the Egypt Scorecard, and joint responsibility with the Managing Director, FI, and the Director, FI MEA for the delivery of the FI Egypt Scorecard.
• Senior point of contact with financial sector clients, with responsibility to develop new business in close coordination with FI MEA Director, in line with the Country Strategy and business plan priorities.
• Collaborate closely with the Deputy Head responsible for Government Relations as well as Deputy Heads responsible for other sectors in Cairo to ensure a strategic and integrated approach to the Bank’s operations in Egypt.
• Provide strategic oversight and guidance to drive the origination and execution of the Bank’s programmes and investment projects, ensuring their quality, effectiveness, impact, and alignment with the Bank’s mission and Egypt’s development priorities.
• In close coordination with the Regional Policy Lead, identify and implement policy initiatives to address business environment challenges and enhance investment opportunities in the Financial Sector.
• Lead efforts to enhance EBRD’s footprint, onboarding new clients, building and executing the pipeline, and leading financial sector public relations in Egypt.
• Coordinate staff management of junior bankers dedicated to the financial sector within the remit of the Deputy Head, FI.
• Foster strong relationships with key stakeholders to maintain the Bank’s visibility, credibility, and leadership in advancing private sector development in Egypt.
• Contribute to coordination of the Bank’s stakeholder engagement efforts regarding policy developments impacting the Egyptian financial sector.
• Represent the Bank at external forums and engage with business associations, industry groups and the media.
• Drive business operations and strengthen client engagement to maximise the impact of the Bank’s financial sector activities in Egypt.
• Lead and oversee the financial sector project pipeline, ensuring efficient deal origination, structuring, and execution.
• Supervise execution, coordination, and quality control of financial sector transactions ensuring compliance with policies and best practices.
• Engage with senior management across the Bank to enhance coordination between sectors and units.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate financing, policy, and advisory activities.
• Contribute to fundraising efforts for policy and project-related technical assistance and blended finance.
• Support preparation and review of internal and external documents ensuring high-quality briefings and reports.
• Oversee organisation of visits by senior Bank officials including meeting coordination and logistics.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to the Bank’s operations and activities in Egypt.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, EBRD’s operational guidelines, and international best practices.
• Enforce adherence to EBRD’s procurement rules within the country.
• Accountable for delivery of annual FI counterparty credit reviews for Egypt and continuous monitoring of credit risk profile.
• Assume responsibility for effective monitoring of all projects within responsibility including quality control of monitoring reports and client relationship management.
• Supervise implementation, monitoring, and reporting on relevant TC assignments ensuring compliance with donor reporting requirements.
• Ensure timely notification of critical portfolio issues to relevant Portfolio Manager and/or Management.
• Support SEMED Managing Director & Head of Egypt in leading and mentoring a multi-disciplinary team fostering collaboration and excellence.
• Champion and role model the Bank’s Behavioural Competencies and Corporate Behaviours.
• Oversee flexible allocation of Analysts and Associate Bankers to support transaction execution and strategic initiatives.
• Manage, mentor, and develop junior staff within the FI Cairo team.
• Responsible for timely quality control and formal sign-off of internal approval documents under Delegated Authority route.
• Lead presenter at OpsCom, other Bank Committees and the Board.
• Take on additional strategic tasks including management of geographic or business segments, expanded business development, project portfolio management, or administrative/management tasks.
• May act as nominee director/observer on client supervisory Boards or Board committees.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, business administration, finance, or a related field.
• A higher degree in a similar discipline is desirable.
• Extensive knowledge of the EBRD’s operational guidelines, policies, and best practices, particularly in relation to country strategy delivery, project implementation, and risk management.
• Strong understanding of financial sector dynamics in Egypt, including private sector investment, governance, and the business environment.
• Proven ability to think strategically and contribute to high-level decision-making, with experience in developing and driving financial sector strategies that align with broader economic and development goals.
• Exceptional networking, relationship-building, and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence key stakeholders including government bodies, industry associations, IFIs, business leaders, civil society, and the media.
• Proven experience in managing financial sector pipeline projects, from origination through to execution, including structuring, coordinating, and overseeing deal implementation.
• Strong understanding of risk management principles, particularly as they relate to the financial sector, ensuring all transactions comply with local regulations and the Bank’s operational guidelines.
• Experience in managing compliance, including overseeing procurement processes and ensuring adherence to organisational and regulatory standards.
• Integrity and ethical conduct, serving as a role model for the Bank’s core values and behavioural competencies.
• Capacity to drive and influence teams internally, fostering collaboration and aligning efforts to support the achievement of strategic objectives.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills, with the ability to recruit, mentor, coach, and develop junior staff.
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in Arabic is highly desirable.

Skills

• Financial Sector Strategy
• Project Implementation
• Risk Management
• Country Strategy Delivery
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Financial Sector Dynamics Egypt
• Private Sector Investment
• Governance
• Pipeline Project Management
• Deal Structuring
• Compliance Management
• Procurement Financial Oversight
• Operational Guidelines Drafting
• Portfolio Monitoring
• Team Leadership
• Staff Development
• Strategic Decision Making
• Networking
• Relationship Building

Languages

English, Arabic