Associate Director, Senior Banker
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
Lagos, Nigeria · West Africa
Role type
Development Finance & Multilaterals
Experience
Leadership
Deadline
2026-11-16
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Summary
Lead the origination, structuring and execution of EBRD debt and equity investments from Lagos. This senior banking role combines transaction leadership, financial and credit due diligence, business development and portfolio oversight, with a focus on Manufacturing & Services and Natural Resources and potential exposure to other corporate sectors.
About the role
EBRD is recruiting two candidates for this regular-contract position. The Associate Director takes responsibility across the full investment cycle, from screening and negotiations through implementation, monitoring and repayment or exit. Working with regional and sector leadership, the banker develops client relationships, coordinates multidisciplinary project teams and contributes to policy dialogue. Coaching junior bankers and maintaining high standards of transaction quality, integrity and risk management are integral to the mandate.
Key responsibilities
Originate and screen debt and equity opportunities that meet the Bank’s investment mandate.
Structure, negotiate and execute transactions, including review of legal documentation and coordination with clients, advisers and internal teams.
Lead financial and credit due diligence, identify transaction risks and prepare high-quality internal memoranda and Board reports.
Monitor portfolio performance and client relationships, escalating implementation issues and critical risks promptly.
Build sector networks and a sustainable pipeline through client engagement, industry events and co-financing relationships.
Support policy dialogue and technical-cooperation initiatives, and coach junior bankers across the project cycle.
Key requirements
Bachelor’s degree; a master’s degree or equivalent relevant experience is preferred, and ACA, CFA, ACCA or CIMA is desirable.
Extensive financial-industry experience in investment or commercial banking, private equity, asset management or internationally oriented audit/financial consulting.
Experience leading transactions through the full project life cycle.
Strong quantitative and credit-analysis skills, including financial modelling, accounting and risk mitigation across loans, quasi-equity, equity and guarantees.
Excellent written and spoken English, negotiation and relationship-management skills, and ability to work under deadlines.
Ability to coach colleagues and work effectively across country, sector and multicultural teams.
Two appointments. Submit an English-language résumé through EBRD’s official careers portal. Closing date: 16 November 2026.
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