Principal, Risk Officer, Corporate Recovery

Purpose of Job

The Principal Risk Officer, Corporate Recovery will act as a senior member of a Corporate Recovery portfolio project team and can also be assigned as Operation Leader. Primarily, she/he is responsible for giving strong support to Associate Directors, Senior Risk Officers leading more complex and contentious Corporate Recovery projects with the aim to maximise the Bank’s recoveries through restructuring of balance sheets, asset sales or other value recovery actions, as appropriate. In addition, the Principal Risk Officer can be accountable for leading and advising on more straightforward projects in Corporate Recovery. The type of projects may involve non-performing debt across any of the sectors for both corporates and financial institutions in EBRD’s countries of operations. Furthermore, the Principal Risk Officer is required to prepare and actively participate in Corporate Recovery measures to provide “lessons learned” feedback across the project cycle to relevant departments at EBRD.

Background

Corporate Recovery manages the impaired loans and a legacy equity portfolio assets transferred to the department with the aim to recover best possible value for EBRD. By applying sound market and banking principles, Corporate Recovery takes whatever action is deemed necessary by the Bank to protect its interests in light of its mandate. This may include financial and operational restructurings, achieving an exit on the best available terms, or the enforcement of collateral and of any other of the Bank’s rights, as well as litigation. This role places Corporate Recovery frequently in a sensitive position vis-à-vis its external stakeholders and therefore also contributes to shape EBRD’s perception in the respective markets. Corporate Recovery also gives independent strategic advice to Banking Teams concerning assets which have been transferred on an advisory basis or otherwise upon request. Furthermore, CR plays an important role in providing constructive feedback across the project cycle through dissemination of “lessons learned” to relevant internal stakeholders.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Seeking guidance from the Director, Corporate Recovery, Lead Senior Risk Officers or Senior Risk Officers in relation to the design and implementation of recovery strategies and monitoring of allocated projects
• As a team member in complex deals led by Senior Risk Officers, contribute to project implementation, including strategy development, credit and financial analysis, negotiation and communication with borrower/investee companies and other stakeholders
• As Operations Leader execute and manage approved recovery strategies, including negotiations with borrowers/investee companies, third party/parallel and/or subordinated lenders, sponsors and other equity providers as required
• Ensuring adequate monitoring of internal and external reporting obligations within his/her responsibility as a team member or Operation Leader
• Co-ordinating with all relevant departments and Resident Offices within the Bank to ensure support for the strategy developed for each assigned project
• Preparing and defending stage 3 impairment or fair valuation updates for allocated impaired projects
• Liaising with external counterparties such as: legal firms, accountants, consultants, other advisors in the context of the allocated projects
• Sharing knowledge and expertise with other departments in the Bank

The responsibilities of the Principal Risk Officer are designed to allow for the development of expertise over time and expansion of responsibilities, potentially leading to assuming the role of Associate Director, Senior Risk Officer.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Relevant extensive work experience in Corporate Recovery or related field.
• Demonstrated relevant banking experience in a major financial institution or a consultancy firm (in the restructuring domain).
• Proven strong credit, analytical, corporate banking and deal execution experience, in particular:
  - in transaction structuring, execution and project management
  - in restructuring / work-out situations and/or shareholder value creation in distressed equity and- knowledge of insolvency and bankruptcy frameworks in the Bank’s countries of operations, acquired via first-hand experience in enforcing collateral and/or other credit support mechanisms through court processes
• Sound credit and financial analysis skills
• Demonstrated ability to analyse and evaluate multi-facetted situations and make clear judgements in changing operations and hostile environments
• A proven track record of successfully dealing with complex project financing structures (more specifically in the sectors of energy, infrastructure PPPs etc) in EBRD’s countries of operations  
• Proactive and creative approach to problem solving 
• Good negotiation skills
• Demonstrated customer focus and highest integrity
• Computer literacy, conversant with Microsoft Office and spread sheet packages including financial analysis and modelling modules and AI
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
• Knowledge of at least one other language spoken in the Bank’s countries of operations is desirable

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).