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The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development was founded in 1991 when communism was crumbling in Europe and ex-Soviet countries needed support to nurture a new private sector and democracy. Today we invest to help build market economies from central Europe to central Asia and the southern and eastern Mediterranean. We are now the largest single investor in our region. Owned by 69 countries and two intergovernmental institutions, we provide project financing for banks, industries and businesses. We also work with publicly owned companies to support privatisation, restructure state-owned firms and improve municipal services. Wherever we are active, we promote policies that bolster the business climate.

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Purpose of the Job

The Equity Funds Team is responsible for the EBRD's investments in equity funds and the associated management and monitoring of the portfolio of funds. The team works in a similar way to an institutional fund of funds manager or institutional investor. The EBRD Equity Funds team invests primarily in private equity, venture capital and infrastructure funds focused on investing in the EBRD countries of operations (see style="color:black">). EBRD is one of the largest equity fund investors in its investment geography.

The Equity Funds Team is seeking to fill an Intern position at the EBRD HQ in London with flexibility to work partially from home in accordance with the EBRD's current policy. Please note that the internship is for a maximum period of 12 months structured as an initial six month's contract extendable once by a further six months.

The Intern is expected to predominantly support investment teams in the origination, execution, and monitoring of fund investments throughout the investment cycle, as well as support the team in strategic initiatives and internal and external communications and visibility initiatives. The Intern will take responsibility for the tasks assigned to them by the operation leader or more senior members of the investment team.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

Working under the supervision of Equity Funds' team members, core responsibilities for this role may include, but may not be limited to, the following:

• Assist with assessment and screening of new fund investments, including research and related analysis.

• Contribute to the transaction approval cycle as a deal team member, including assisting with the preparation of internal investment memoranda, market research, financial analysis and modelling.

• Assist with coordinating internal and external communications and visibility initiatives using various channels, including social media, EBRD corporate website, video, audio, and internal communication outlets.

• Develop compelling content (drafting press releases, written social media posts, video, audio) that highlights and promotes the Equity Funds' team's work internally and externally.

• Potentially assist with the organisation of conferences relevant to the Equity Funds' team's work in emerging markets private equity fund investing.

• Compile and analyse data related to markets and individual investment funds.

• Review reports from fund managers and their underlying portfolio companies.

• Assist with drafting documentation for existing projects, such as monitoring reports and data analytics.

• Prepare internal management documentation, including database reporting, assistance with fair value process, ad hoc reports and briefing notes.

• Provide support to operation leaders and/or more senior members of the team with other ad hoc tasks as required.

Qualifications, Skills, Experience and Knowledge

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree from a leading university in the country of education, or a graduate currently enrolled and working towards a further degree in economics, finance or engineering fields.

• Interest in development finance, the mission of EBRD and in private equity, venture capital and/or infrastructure funds.

• Analytical and numerical skills; ability for logical reasoning and accurate interpretation of data.

• Fluent in English, with strong written and oral communication skills.

• Computer literacy, conversant with Microsoft Office packages, including financial analysis and modelling modules.

• Experience in online and offline communications, for example content creation (posts, articles, video, audio) on relevant social media platforms (e.g. LinkedIn and other media platforms), as well as conference/event organisation.

• Ability to generate compelling, articulate content.

• Strong team player, able to integrate into a small multi-national team and effectively liaise with different internal and external stakeholders.

• Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure, managing multiple tasks to meet varying deadlines.

• Conscientious, reliable and flexible with a professional attitude and good communication skills.

Experience & Knowledge:

• Relevant financial industry experience would be an advantage (e.g. internship(s) from an investment or commercial bank, private equity firm, asset management firm, or auditing/financial consulting firm operating to international standards).

• Interest in the mission of EBRD and its strategic objectives, in private equity, venture capital and/or infrastructure funds as an asset class and in the operations of fund of funds.

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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Working hours (%): 80-100% / 100%

Type of contract: Internship

Macro-area: Western and Central Europe without Switzerland

Level of experience: Entry level, less than 1 year

Area of work : Banking and Finance

Type of organisation: Multilateral Organisations