Local Agent - Banker

The European Investment Bank (EIB) is seeking a Local Agent - Banker for its Representation in Kyiv, Ukraine. The role involves carrying out EIB lending and guarantee operations supporting EU development policies with public sector counterparties, corporates, and financial institutions in Ukraine, managing projects from identification to first disbursement.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the identification, appraisal, approval and signature of suitable projects with public sector, corporates, and financial institutions in order to develop a portfolio of operations in line with the Bank’s objectives and guidelines, and ensure the consistent application of EIB policies and procedures
• Evaluate the needs for ancillary instruments, including blending with investment grants and technical assistance, and carry out the preparation, approval and implementation of such instruments in coordination with other colleagues involved in blending / technical assistance activities
• Maintain and foster relationships with public sector, corporates, and financial institutions and other relevant stakeholders in Ukraine supporting deal origination and management of the portfolio
• Carry out project due diligence with examination of sector data and information, detailed analysis of financial proposals and transactions (structuring and cash flow modelling) and counterparts (financial statement analysis of financial institutions and corporates)
• Keep abreast of market and relevant sector developments and provide briefings to HQ
• Upon request, represent the EIB at stakeholder events and participate and contribute when required to the operational activities organised by the Kyiv Office (events, team meetings, preparation of publications/presentations)
• Contribute to fundraising in order to bring additional resources to the EU4U
• Monitor the disbursement process and contractual compliance in close cooperation with the other Services of the Bank and other teams involved
• Follow-up developments of the project, in coordination with other Services of the Bank
• Ensure, in line with applicable guidelines, a regular review of the financial position of counterparts/projects and contractual compliance in conjunction with other Services of the Bank
• Carry out due diligence and, in the event of any restructuring and/or contractual modifications, negotiate (in liaison with other Services of the Bank) in order to maintain the quality of the loan portfolio and ensure the effective implementation of the financed project
• Participate in initiatives that go beyond the boundaries of lending/investment domain, such as intra-directorate working groups

Requirements

• University degree (minimum equivalent to a bachelor) in Finance/Economics or other business-related discipline
• Minimum five years of relevant experience in the banking, financial or development sector
• Good knowledge of financial analysis as well as proven experience in credit risk assessment
• Good knowledge of processes and procedures related to the administration, control and monitoring of lending operations
• Knowledge and work experience with the region would be an advantage
• Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English and a good command of Ukrainian
• Any other EU language would be an advantage
• Good knowledge of standard computer tools
• Strong diplomatic and communication skills are essential

Skills

• Financial Analysis
• Credit Risk Analysis
• Lending Operations Administration
• Loan Monitoring
• Banking Industry Experience
• Development Sector Expertise
• Project Identification
• Project Disbursement Management
• Regional Knowledge
• English Language Proficiency
• Ukrainian Language Proficiency
• Standard Computer Tools

Languages

English, Ukrainian