International Relations Senior Specialist/Manager
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• Establish and maintain professional relationships with international financial institutions, foreign banks, investors, and other external partners; • Identify and support potential international funding opportunities for the Bank; • Initiate contact with potential funding partners and coordinate introductory discussions; • Participate in initial discussions regarding funding opportunities, financial terms, reporting requirements, and transaction structures; • Coordinate due diligence processes and communication between external institutions and the Bank’s relevant departments and divisions; • Collect, review, consolidate, and submit financial, operational, and other information requested by international partners; • Monitor deadlines for periodic and ad hoc reports and ensure their accurate and timely submission; • Prepare, review, and coordinate reports, presentations, questionnaires, and other materials for external stakeholders; • Review financing agreements, term sheets, confidentiality agreements, and other contractual documents, provide comments, and coordinate input from relevant internal functions; • Organize and participate in internal and external meetings, negotiations, due diligence sessions, and partner visits; • Prepare meeting materials, record action points, and follow up on agreed deliverables; • Support the establishment and maintenance of relationships with foreign banks, including the opening and administration of bank accounts; • Coordinate with Finance, Treasury, Risk Management, Legal, Compliance, Operations, IFRS Reporting, and other relevant functions; • Maintain accurate records of correspondence, agreements, reporting obligations, and ongoing discussions with international partners; • Support other financial, management, and institutional reporting activities when required; • Represent the Bank professionally during meetings, conferences, and international business trips when required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Banking, Business Administration, International Relations, or a related field; • 3–5 years of relevant professional experience in banking, finance, treasury, international relations, institutional funding, investor relations, audit, consulting, or a related area; • Good understanding of banking operations and financial concepts; • Ability to understand and discuss the main commercial and financial terms of funding transactions; • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; • Russian-language proficiency is an advantage; • Strong analytical, organizational, coordination, and presentation skills; • Ability to prepare and review professional correspondence, reports, and presentations; • Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills; • Ability to communicate confidently with senior executives and international stakeholders; • Ability to coordinate multiple departments, manage competing priorities, and meet strict deadlines; • High level of accuracy, responsibility, confidentiality, and attention to detail; • Willingness to travel internationally when required, although travel is not expected to be frequent. Preferred Qualifications: The following will be considered an advantage: • Previous experience in Treasury, Finance, Risk Management, External Audit, Investor Relations, or international financial institutions; • Experience with international funding transactions, credit facilities, guarantees, trade finance, or correspondent banking; • ACCA, CFA, FRM, or other relevant professional qualifications, completed or in progress; • Experience reviewing financing agreements and coordinating due diligence processes; • Knowledge of financial reporting, banking regulations, lender reporting, or related reporting requirements.