EBRD Recruitment Mission Tokyo, October 2025 Banking Opportunities

Representatives of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) will visit Tokyo to conduct preliminary interviews for a range of career opportunities.

Interviews will be held in Tokyo between 21 24 October 2025.

Positions will be based at our London HQ or in one of our Countries of Operations
(details are provided in each vacancy notice advetised on the our job website).

Banking at the EBRD

The Banking team provides project financing for banks industries and businesses investing in projects that could not otherwise attract financing. Every project is tailored to the needs of the client and the country region or sector in which it operates. Our portfolio is wide-ranging from green energy and critical infrastructure to food security capital markets development and digitalisation.

We are a recognised global leader in climate recent years much of our activity has focused on supporting resilience in response to major shocks including the coronavirus pandemic the ongoing war on Ukraine and wider geopolitical and economic challenges affecting our regions.

Typically the EBRD funds up to 35% of a projects cost with direct investments ranging from 5 million to 230 million. Beyond financing through theSmall Business Initiative we also connect small and medium-sized enterprises with world-class advice enabling them to grow succeed and drive local and regional development.

A career in EBRD Banking means working with a diverse team of sectoral regional legal and environmental specialists. By mobilising donor funds from governments and international institutions we channel investment capital and expertise where it is most needed and help local businesses access the support they need to thrive.

Current Opportunities

In addition to the Banking roles outlined below we are also interested in meeting candidates with an Economist background at a similar level.

Analyst

Contribute as a project team member to the structuring implementation and monitoring of debt and equity transactions. Analysts play a key role in research data gathering credit analysis and financial modelling.

Associate Banker

Support all phases of the project cycle from origination to post-signing monitoring. Tasks may include due diligence (financial market integrity and policy compliance) structuring and execution.

Principal Banker

Lead or co-lead transactions managing origination structuring execution and monitoring. Principal Bankers also play an active role in client relationship management pipeline development and policy dialogue.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelors degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant field
• Professional qualification such as ACA CFA ACCA or CIMA desirable
• Cross Boarder deal experience gained within an international organisation
• Strong quantitative and financial analysis skills
• Experience with credit analysis international accounting principles and financial modelling
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related analytical tools
• Ability to deliver under pressure and meet deadlines within multi-national teams
• Excellent written and spoken English

Application Process

Please include a CV and cover letter to this posting outlining your interest in the EBRD and particular teams or departments you feel you experience would be relevant for.

Multiple applications are welcome as well as applying to this advert please apply separately to specific roles we are advertising on our website which interest you.

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 peoples 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 Banks 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).