Financial Analyst (Treasury), BRAC International Holdings B.V at BRAC

Key Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of budgeting and forecasting tools for BIHBV, BIFBV and select MFI entities, working closely with the Treasury Manager, Investment Manager, and in-country finance teams for inputs, and analysing and presenting outputs on a twice-yearly basis
• Review and analyse budgets and forecasts for the other MFI entities working closely with the Analysts from the accounting team (country focals)
• Support the Treasury Manager with the development of financial risk analysis tools and take ownership of those tools
• Undertake research and analysis into potential investment opportunities for surplus funds at the direction of the Treasury Manager
• Support the Investment Manager with management of and communications with existing investors, including working with Analysts from the accounting teams in respect of getting the necessary inputs for quarterly reporting materials
• Support the Investment Manager with outreach to potential new investors, including researching and developing investor lists, producing outreach materials, and scheduling meetings and taking notes
• Support the Investment Manager and Finance Director, BIHBV, through investment and transaction processes with investors
• Undertake other duties as delegated by supervisors.

Safeguarding:

• Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation to achieve the programme’s goals on safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
• Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.
• Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, and encourage others to do so.

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree preferably in Finance/Accounting/ Economics.
• Candidates currently studying or recently received certification in Recognised Professional Qualifications in Finance may apply.

Required Competencies:

• Knowledge of corporate finance gained either through studies or professional experience
• Proficiency with MS Office, including strong fluency with Excel formulas and functions and producing compelling presentations in PowerPoint;
• Financial modelling an advantage;
• Strong research, analysis and data-gathering skills;
• Strong English writing skills (additional languages welcome);
• Strong interpersonal/ communication skills;
• Ability to take initiative and independent decisions.

Experience Requirements:

• Graduates with 1-3 years of experience working in a corporate finance or corporate-finance-related role, such as with an investment bank, consultancy/ advisory firm, financial institution, investment organization, commercial organization or possibly an NGO;
• Experience of working for (or a demonstrable desire to work for) an organization whose mission is to provide a range of financial services responsibly to people at the bottom of the pyramid with a focus on women living in poverty in rural and hard-to-reach areas;
• Experience working in or with emerging or frontier markets;
• Experience in microfinance will be an added advantage.