Principal Banker - European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (Astana)

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.

Key responsibilities

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

• Undertake all tasks related to project development and implementation, including project origination, structuring, execution, implementation and monitoring
• Work as senior project team member on complex transactions
• Lead structuring, negotiation and execution of transactions as operation leader
• Manage resources and workload of project teams under supervision
• Oversee project due diligence process
• Ensure quality of technical cooperation assistance components
• Perform portfolio monitoring and provide constructive advice to junior team members
• Take overall responsibility for effective monitoring of all projects within responsibility

Are you eligible?

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

• Education: Bachelor's degree; Master's degree preferred or equivalent experience in areas of expertise
• Experience: Significant relevant financial industry experience from investment or commercial bank, private equity firm, asset management firm, or auditing/financial consulting firm operating to international standards. Practical experience originating, structuring, participating in and leading complex debt financing through full project life cycle. Energy & infrastructure sector and country experience and kn…
• Languages: English (C1)
• Key skills: Strong quantitative/numerical skills and ability to interpret financial information, Financial modelling skills, Credit analysis skills, Project financing and complex project structuring skills, Understanding of equity and quasi-equity solutions, Critical thinking and problem-solving skills, Project management and organisational skills, Computer literacy and Microsoft Office proficiency, Stakeholder management skills, Coaching, mentoring and leadership skills

Contract and working arrangements

Contract duration: Regular.

Hiring unit: Banking Sectors.

Position overview

This is the official EU Careers listing for Principal Banker at EBRD based in Astana.

Requisition ID 37189 Office Country Kazakhstan Office City Astana Division Banking Sectors Full-Time/Part-Time​Full Time Contract Type Regular Contract Length Posting End Date 03/11/2026

A s this role involves collaboration with international teams, we kindly ask that you submit your resume in English.

Purpose of Job

The Principal Banker is competent in undertaking all tasks related to, and understands all aspects of, project development and implementation, including project origination, structuring, execution, implementation and monitoring, for all types of investment instruments offered by the Bank.

The Principal Banker will act both as a senior member of a project team or as an operation leader (typically complex transactions).

The Principal Banker, in their role as an operation leader, is expected to take responsibility for effective leadership of their project team/s, supervision of junior banking staff, while contributing to their coaching and providing mentoring assistance, as required.

The Principal Banker’s role also includes elements of business/pipeline development, client management, engagement with authorities and policy dialogue.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

1. Structuring and Execution

- Work as a senior project team member with more experienced operation leaders on complex transactions, contributing to all aspects of project structuring and execution, including supporting the operation leader with the management of the project team;

- As an operation leader:

- Lead structuring, negotiation (including review of legal documentation) and the execution of transactions, working with clients, authorities, consultants and internal units; - Manage the resources and the work load of the project teams under their supervision; - Oversee the project due diligence process ensuring it meets the Bank’s standards; - Ensure quality and appropriateness of TC (technical cooperation) assistance components which support the investments or contribute to policy dialogue initiatives; - Ensure that all transactions within their responsibility are completed within the specified time frames to a high standard (including all internal memoranda and Board reports) and in line with the policies, procedures and objectives of the Bank.

1. Portfolio Monitoring, Value Creation and Reporting

- As a senior project team member perform all such tasks as may be assigned by the operation leader and provide constructive portfolio monitoring advice, guidance and supervision to more junior members of the project team.

- As operation leader:

- Take overall responsibility for the effective monitoring of all projects within responsibility, including verifying the quality of regular monitoring reports; taking the lead in maintaining or supervising the management of client relationships; actively managing the resolution of any implementation/monitoring issues in cooperation with relevant Portfolio Managers; managing and supervising more junior bankers who assist in portfolio monitoring; - Supervise implementation and monitoring of, and reporting on, relevant TC assignments to ensure their compliance with donor reporting requirements, operational objectives and that all reports are of a high quality; - Take responsibility for ensuring timely notification of any critical portfolio issues to the relevant Portfolio Manager and/or Management, ensuring availability of adequate data and information for the Portfolio Manager and/or Management to be able to take timely decisions.

1. Policy Dialogue

- In cooperation with relevant units within the Bank (e.g., VP3, PSD) and Banking country teams (if applicable), contribute to policy dialogue, in a leading role (project level initiatives) or supporting function (national level initiatives); - Assist in providing necessary support, in the form of relevant information or documentation or meeting participation, towards efforts to procure grants and technical cooperation funds to complement investment projects or required as part of policy dialogue efforts.

1. Business Development

- Assist with marketing and business development efforts in the relevant sector and countries to build reputable market contacts in order to develop a broad deal flow and cross selling of the Bank’s competencies; - Assist with the critical screening of project proposal flow that is generated through business development efforts, liaising with other colleagues and teams within the Bank to identify sound and executable investments that meet the mandate of the Bank.

1. Staff Management

- Assist in recruiting, training, coaching and mentoring junior bankers, in coordination with the team Director and Regional Head, involving them in all aspects of the project cycle (appraisal, execution, implementation, monitoring and business development), ensuring adequate quality of project work and appropriate work load distribution amongst the project team members; contribute to their professional and competency development; - Develop productive relationships within the organisation to be able to work effectively in a country/sector matrix structure and in a multi-cultural working environment. - Directly accountable for the engagement and effective overall management of the Team including recruitment, compensation, performance management, coaching and development. Where matrix reporting is in place, work jointly with the country counterpart when setting objectives and completing performance appraisals for relevant staff. - Champion and role model the Bank’s Behavioural Competencies and Corporate Behaviours, ensuring adherence within the team(s) so that the highest standards of integrity and ethical conduct are exhibited at all times.

Qualifications & Skills / Experience & Knowledge

Qualifications and Skills:

- Bachelor’s degree. Master’s degree preferred or equivalent experience in the areas of expertise. - Professional qualification such as ACA, CFA, ACCA, or CIMA desirable. - Strong quantitative/numerical skills are critical with the ability to interpret financial information and to design and use financial models. - Credit analysis skills, with the ability to interpret accounts, understanding local and international accounting principles and practice of credit analysis. - Project financing/ complex project structuring skills - Good understanding of equity and quasi-equity solutions with value creation angles is a benefit. - Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills. - Good project management and organisational skills, with a track record of planning and timely delivery are essential. Computer literacy, conversant with Microsoft Office and spread sheet packages including financial analysis and modelling modules. - Excellent understanding of relevant systems and processes. - Stakeholder management skills. - Coaching, mentoring & leadership skills. - Relationship management and negotiation skills. - Ability to work to deadlines and under time pressure. - Excellent written and oral communication skills in English. - Good command over the local/country language is an advantage

Experience & Knowledge:

- Significant relevant financial industry experience from an investment or commercial bank, private equity firm, asset management firm, or auditing/financial consulting firm operating to international standards. - Practical experience and track record of originating, structuring, participating in and leading complex debt financing (sovereign/corporate and project finance) through the full project life cycle. Experience with equity & quasi equity, mezzanine and bond financing transactions is a benefit. - Energy & infrastructure sector/ and country experience and knowledge is mandatory, including understanding of country/regional/sector dynamics and trends. - Experience to engage with the authorities on policy dialogue activities - Track record of demonstrating relationship and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to gain buy-in at all levels. - Track record and experience of project structuring and project execution with PPP/PPA structures (multiparty transactions) - Proven ability to work autonomously with a solution seeking focus.

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.

Application timeline

This vacancy was first listed on 20 October 2026, today.

The application deadline is 3 November 2026, 13 days from today. Late applications are not accepted, so submit through the official EU Careers portal well in advance.

Last verified against the EU Careers feed on 20 October 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 Astana see our Astana location page.

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