Invest Your Career in Changing Lives
Are you a recent graduate excited to embark on your career? Do you want to make a positive difference in the world? Are you excited to work with talented individuals from across the globe on life-changing projects?
If you’re nodding along to these questions and you think you have the skills and interest to help us develop and implement innovative solutions to international development challenges, then read on to see if the EBRD and our International Professionals Programme is for you.
Who are we? “It’s Banking, but not as you know it”
At the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), we invest in projects that transform economies and change lives for the better. We’re active in almost 40 countries across three continents, and our operations span a range of industries and sectors, including agribusiness, manufacturing, transport projects, infrastructure, financial institutions and renewable energy. Our work goes far beyond that of a typical international financial institution, and our International Professionals Programme is every bit as unique.
What are we offering? “Not your average 9-5”
Our 24-month International Professionals Programme (IPP) is an immersive, focused and supportive programme for successful candidates to unleash their potential and kick-start a career at the EBRD.
The IPP is made up of assignments designed to provide meaningful, hands on experience, and the opportunity to develop your skills alongside top subject matter experts in a range of fields. There will be rotations through departments relevant to your specialism, including a short term assignment to one of our Resident Offices, deepening your understanding of and engagement with the very core of the EBRD’s mission and impact in our countries of operations.
During the programme you will undertake a tailored learning and development plan which encompasses in-depth technical training as well as personal and business skills development. You will be supported by your line manager, a buddy and a dedicated Programme Manager.
We have positions available in the following areas:
- Banking – HQ (London) and Resident Offices including Tunis, Almaty and Warsaw
- Policy – Competitiveness & Governance
- Policy – Impact & Partnerships
- Risk Management
- Banking Operations
- Human Resources & Organisational Development
- Information Technology
What are we looking for? “We embrace difference, to make a difference”
In addition to initiative and a sense of adventure, we are also looking for diverse candidates who have the following:
- A recent degree in a relevant field (these are outlined in the respective requirements for each role advertised).
- Fluency in written and spoken English. Another language is desirable.
- You must be a national of one of our shareholder countries.
- A keen interest in international development, private sector development, and field-based practical work.
- An eagerness to work in any of our countries of operations during the IP Programme and in your future career with the Bank.
- Results-driven mentality with an open and flexible attitude towards change
- A minimum of six and maximum of twelve months’ experience of working, travelling, or volunteering
Interested?
Please note you must be available to join the Programme from Sept 2025.
Before you start your application, please note that alternative formats are available on request.
We invest in changing lives – you could too!
