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Requisition ID 34320 Office Country United Kingdom Office City London Division Policy and Partnerships Contract Type Fixed Term Contract Length 2 years Posting End Date 25/02/2024 Purpose of JobThe Principal Manager - Innovative Blended Finance holds a key position in the Green Partnerships team, which sits within EBRDs wider Donor Partnerships (DP) team. She/he develops, in close collaboration with different EBRD departments, innovative investmentvehicles and pioneering financial structures to attract catalytic concessional funding from multilateral and bilateral resource partners to address climate and environmental issues. The Principal Manager develops strategies, tools and partnerships to leverage untapped donor support in under-funded and/or catalytic areas through innovative concessional instruments. The successful candidate will have excellent problem-solving skills, a demonstrated track record in blended and innovative finance, an understanding of the climate finance architecture and donor relations. Accountabilities & ResponsibilitiesThe Principal Manager - Innovative Blended Finance is responsible for: Analysis & Opportunity Scoping: • Analyse how other relevant financial institutions use of blended finance resources and identify innovative blended finance solutions that can be integrated into funding concepts and proposals to multilateral climate/environmental funds and bilateral donors. • Scan the landscape and following international debates on blended finance to identify engagement opportunities and bringing this knowledge into the Banks donor agenda. • Map and stay abreast of EBRDs sectorial, geographical, and thematic needs for concessional resources. Ideation & Design: • In partnership with relevant EBRD teams, design funding concepts and proposals that deploy innovative reimbursable or unfunded investment vehicles, business models and pioneering financial structures to address climate and environmental issues. • Create and deliver fundraising pitches for using innovative blended finance funds. • Engage with a wide range of partners, particularly other DFIs, and establish strategic opportunities for new multi-stakeholder platforms that deploy innovative blended finance. Internal Process Management: • Leading the internal approval of new blended finance products and processes, if necessary. • Support, if necessary, the origination, structuring and execution of the Banks blended finance investments. Knowledge Management & Learning: • In close collaboration with EBRDs Impact Team, capturing, analysing, and disseminating knowledge products on blended finance internally and provide thought leadership on the topics of blended concessional finance. • Work with other teams within DP to support the design and deployment of innovative blended finance tools to support the Banks donor agenda. Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications• Masters degree in economics, finance, business administration or related discipline. • Work experience in a private commercial bank or development finance institutions, particularly in the context of development finance related to climate change. • Substantive experience in blended and innovative finance and/or impact investing, preferably in the field of climate action. • Experience in identifying and designing innovative reimbursable or unfunded financial instruments, business models and pioneering financial structures (first loss equity, guarantees, bonds, etc.). • In-depth experience in designing and structuring funding concepts and proposals and raising donor resources for climate and environmental issues. • Understanding of the global climate debate and the climate finance architecture. • Experience and understanding of the type of financial instruments DFIs deploy, particularly in the region and sectors in which the EBRD operates. • Excellent communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills. • Strong inter-personal management skills, including ability to work across departments. What is it like to work at the EBRDOur 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 theregions we invest in. The EBRD environment provides you with: