Intern - European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (London)

About this position

The summary below is published by European Bank for Reconstruction and Development on the official vacancy notice. Our own analysis — salary realism, comparable openings, career trajectory, language profile — follows further down the page.

Requisition ID 37045 Office Country United Kingdom Office City London Division Policy and Partnerships Contract Type Intern Contract Length 06 months Posting End Date 30/09/2026

Purpose of Job

The intern will support the smooth functioning of the PSD Front Office under the supervision of the Adviser to the Managing Director of PSD.

Policy, Strategy and Delivery (PSD) Department is established within the Vice Presidency for Policy Partnerships and responsible for delivering the strategy, policy and operational support functions across all of the Bank’s transition qualities except green / climate, including Economic Governance, Gender and Human Capital, Capital & Financial Market Development, and Digital Transition. PSD does this by enhancing the quality, delivery and impact of the Bank’s interventions through leading and supporting policy engagements in the countries of operation – including policy advisory, reform advocacy and capacity building, by providing political and political economy analysis in support of operations and high-level dialogue with the leadership of Countries of Operations, and supports the origination and structuring of transactions with policy/sectoral…

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Key responsibilities

According to the vacancy notice, the role centres on the following duties:

  • Support day-to-day function of the PSD Front Office, including coordinating and drafting briefing notes for senior management
  • Assist with the MD's speaking engagements at conferences and internal events, and participation in key committees
  • Perform data management and analytical tasks related to analysis and tracking of policy engagement and technical cooperation activities
  • Support operational matters related to project reviews, portfolio of technical cooperation/policy advisory activities, and operational risk reporting
  • Perform ad-hoc research and analysis of policy engagement/strategic issues for high level strategic documents
  • Support the Department's communications including managing internal intranet updates, writing posts and presentations, managing social media accounts, and coordinating report production

Are you eligible?

Check these requirements from the notice before investing time in an application:

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in economics, international development, finance or another discipline relevant
  • Languages: English
  • Key skills: Proven organisational and analytical skills, Ability to multitask and lead on projects under guidance, Understanding and interest in economics, policy and financial investments, Familiarity with the EBRD region, Excellent written communication skills (report writing, editing, correspondence), Excellent verbal communication skills in English, Excellent quantitative/numerical skills, Advanced computer skills (MS Excel, MS List, PowerPoint, web content management systems), Can-do attitude and excellent people skills
  • Eligibility: Candidate must be a national of an EBRD member country

Contract and working arrangements

Contract duration: 6 months.

Working arrangements: Hybrid workplace that offers flexibility to teams and individuals.

Hiring unit: Policy, Strategy and Delivery (PSD) Department.

Position overview

This is the official EU Careers listing for Intern at EBRD based in London.

Requisition ID 37045 Office Country United Kingdom Office City London Division Policy and Partnerships Contract Type Intern Contract Length 06 months Posting End Date 30/09/2026

Purpose of Job

The intern will support the smooth functioning of the PSD Front Office under the supervision of the Adviser to the Managing Director of PSD.

Policy, Strategy and Delivery (PSD) Department is established within the Vice Presidency for Policy Partnerships and responsible for delivering the strategy, policy and operational support functions across all of the Bank’s transition qualities except green / climate, including Economic Governance, Gender and Human Capital, Capital & Financial Market Development, and Digital Transition. PSD does this by enhancing the quality, delivery and impact of the Bank’s interventions through leading and supporting policy engagements in the countries of operation – including policy advisory, reform advocacy and capacity building, by providing political and political economy analysis in support of operations and high-level dialogue with the leadership of Countries of Operations, and supports the origination and structuring of transactions with policy/sectoral reform linkages and components.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

- Support the day-day function of the PSD Front Office, including coordinating and drafting briefing notes for senior management as required; assisting with the MD’s speaking engagements at conferences and internal events, and participation in key committees; - Perform data management and analytical tasks related to the analysis and tracking of policy engagement and technical cooperation activities of the Department; - Support operational matters related to project reviews, portfolio of technical cooperation / policy advisory activities, and operational risk reporting; - Perform ad-hoc research and analysis of policy engagement / strategic issues that contribute to high level strategic documents of the Department; - Support the Department’s communications, which entail, among others, managing internal intranet updates, writing internal and external posts and presentations, helping senior management handle their social media accounts, and coordinating report production, publication and promotion;

Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications

Key skills required

- Proven organisational and analytical skills; - Ability to multitask, lead on projects under the guidance of the Adviser and get engaged in complex issues; - Good understanding and interest in the issues of economics, policy and financial investments, and familiarity with the EBRD region; - Excellent written (report writing, editing, correspondence) and verbal communication skills in English; - Excellent quantitative/numerical skills; - Advanced computer skills (in particular, MS Excel, MS List and PowerPoint, web content management systems); - A can-do attitude and excellent people skills;

Eligibility

- Bachelor’s degree in economics, international development, finance or another discipline relevant - Candidate must be a national of an EBRD member country.

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).

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Application timeline

This vacancy was first listed on 16 September 2026, 1 day ago.

No closing date is published in the source feed for this position. EU vacancies typically remain open for four to eight weeks; check the official vacancy notice for the cut-off date and time.

Last verified against the EU Careers feed on 17 September 2026.

Where to learn more

For headcount, mission, and other open vacancies at EBRD see the EBRD institution page; for the cost of living, correction coefficient, and other postings in London see our London location page.

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Career trajectory

Career progression for this grade staff is governed by Articles 44 to 46 of the Staff Regulations (consolidated text on EUR-Lex) and Annex IB on the promotion procedure. Step increases are automatic every two years (Art. 44); grade promotion is competitive, based on the appraisal exercise (Art. 45) and the Career Development Review. For roles at EBRD, progression to the next grade typically takes three to five years on merit, with two-yearly step increases in between. Article 46 governs the classification at recruitment, which sets the starting step within the grade (usually step 1 for external recruits without prior EU service, step 2 or 3 where relevant professional experience is recognised).
Mobility within the institutions is encouraged via the inter-institutional and intra-institutional vacancy publication system: temporary agents who pass the probation period and reservists from EPSO laureate lists can typically apply to internal vacancies after one year of service. Lateral moves between Directorates-General reset the seniority clock for promotion only if the new post carries a different grade.

Language profile

Beyond the formal language requirements stated in the vacancy notice, the day-to-day working languages at this employer are English and French in roughly equal measure, with German appearing in some technical files. Internal meetings and most policy drafting in Brussels run in English; French remains the preferred internal language in Luxembourg-based services and parts of DG TRADE.

Application cadence

EBRD has not advertised another comparable role with the same grade and subject signature in the past twenty-four months. This opening has rarely been seen on the EU Careers feed and may be the first such posting in our two-year window. Applicants who pass the eligibility checks should not assume the same profile will reopen on a predictable cadence.

Source: This job listing was sourced from the officialEU Careers portal (EPSO). First published: .

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