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Banking Analyst / Business Development Expert (remote job) - Various, Various

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 07:47:42 GMT

Business & Finance Consulting (www.bfconsulting.com), a Swiss consulting company specialized in development finance, is looking for a Banking Analyst / Business Development Expert (with fluent English and Russian). This is an incredible opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the international development finance sector by supporting the development of proposals for projects funded by prestigious organizations such as the EBRD, EIB, KfW, IFC/WB, ADB, AFD.

This is a wonderful opportunity for experts who want to work from home, have flexibility in their working hours and, at the same time, have a rewarding job!

Details:

Location: home-based/remote
Input: full-time or part-time (both options are possible)

What you will do (Your Duties):

Proposal Development: Support the preparation of proposals in the financial development sector for emerging countries in response to tenders issued by international development organizations (donors)

Expert Analytics and Assessment: Design targeted search strategies of suitable experts based on the project requirements, conduct structured evaluations of experts’ profiles, and prepare comparative assessment matrices to support evidence-based selection decisions
Recruitment: Lead the screening and recruitment of international consultants for for complex advisory assignments in the banking and financial sector and oversee the preparation of all relevant documents
Stakeholder Communication: Represent BFC in direct communication with international consultants and partners

Who we are looking for (Your Profile):

Education: Master's degree
Expertise: Familiarity with at least one of the following areas: banking, MSME finance, economic development, green/ sustainable finance and development, agricultural finance
Experience: Previous experience in one of the following areas: banking, development finance, finance/ banking-related project
Languages: Fluent English and Russian is a must; Fluent French is an advantage
Communication Skills: Exceptional writing and communication skills to present ideas in a structured and clear way

What you can expect from us (Our Offer):

Remote Work Flexibility: Enjoy the flexibility of working from home or (almost) from anywhere
International Environment: Collaborate with colleagues in a global setting
Supportive Team: Benefit from guidance and support from experienced colleagues
Diverse Projects: Work on tenders with global reach (Europe, Asia, Africa)
Autonomy: Take ownership of your projects with a high degree of responsibility

Interested applicants are invited to submit a CV in English via email at vacancy@bfconsulting.com or by clicking the "Apply Now" button on the right sidebar.

Applications are assessed as they are received. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your application!

Regional MSME Banking Expert (Uzbekistan) - Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 04:25:21 GMT

Business & Finance Consulting (www.bfconsulting.com), a Swiss-based and globally active consulting company specialising in supporting financial sector institutions in emerging markets, is pleased to announce that it is now accepting applications for the position of Regional MSME Banking Expert in Uzbekistan. We offer a unique international consulting experience and invite you to join our dynamic and diverse global team to advance your banking career.

Location: Tashkent, Uzbekistan with travel across the country and the wider region
Type: Full-time

We look for individuals who have the following banking experience:

At least 3 years in a head office position, with at least 1 year in middle management position
Experience with MSME segments, especially in the lending business
Experience with corporate or retail business is an advantage
Fluency in Uzbek language
Good knowledge of Russian and English

In this position, you will:

Collaborate with partner financial institutions (PFIs) in Uzbekistan and the Central Asia region within projects focused on strengthening PFIs’ capacities and improving their operational performance
Analyse PFIs’ processes and data to identify bottlenecks and opportunities, and develop relevant recommendations for improvements
Support PFIs in piloting and rolling out selected concepts and solutions, staff training
Work closely with BFC’s team of international experts

We offer a unique international consulting experience and invite you to join our dynamic, diverse and experienced global team.

Interested applicants should submit a CV in English to vacancy@bfconsulting.com or by clicking the "Apply Now" button on the right sidebar.

Applications are assessed as they are received. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your application!

HR Expert / Recruiter for Banking Projects - Moldova, Republic of Moldova

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 07:38:02 GMT

Business & Finance Consulting (www.bfconsulting.com), a Swiss consulting company specialized in development finance, is looking for an HR Expert / Recruiter for Banking Projects. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the international development finance sector by leading global financial recruitment for projects funded by prestigious organisations such as ADB, EBRD, EIB, KfW, IFC/WB, while also enhancing the HR function at BFC.

Details:

Location: home-based
Input: full-time or part-time (both options are possible)

What you will do:

HR:

Help elaborate the BFC’s People Management Framework, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic objectives
Oversee the development of related processes and procedures, ensuring efficiency and best practices in talent acquisition, retention, and team management

Recruiting:

Lead the full recruitment cycle for international consulting projects in the banking sector
Search networking platforms (e.g. LinkedIn) for appropriate consultants and assess candidates’ suitability for project openings
Conduct online interviews in English with candidates and write interview feedback reports (in English)
Oversee the preparation of all relevant documents for tender applications (CVs, short descriptions of proposed experts, summary presentations, etc.)

Who we are looking for:

Education: University degree in HR, economics, finance, banking or another related field
Expertise: Familiarity with some of the following areas: banking, finance, economic development
Experience: Previous experience in recruiting for financial/banking positions or experience of working in a bank or in a finance/banking-related project
Languages: Excellent written and spoken English, fluent Russian and/or French is an advantage
Communication Skills: Exceptional writing and communication skills to present ideas in a structured and clear way

What we offer:
BFC operates within a flat organisational structure, without department heads. All colleagues work independently after coaching and take full ownership of their responsibilities. At BFC, you will get:

Flexibility in the working hours
Possibility to work from home
An opportunity to work for an international company with supportive colleagues

Interested applicants are invited to submit a CV in English at vacancy@bfconsulting.com or by clicking the "Apply Now" button on the right sidebar.

Applications are assessed as they are received. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your application!

Project Manager (for International Banking Projects) - Various, Worldwide, Various, Worldwide

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 04:18:25 GMT

Business & Finance Consulting (www.bfconsulting.com), a proactive and dynamic team with an excellent international profile in development finance, is looking for a Project Manager (for International Banking Projects).

Details:

Location: Any (remote, home-based work)
Type: Full-time or part-time (both options are possible)

What You Will Do:

Manage international banking and development finance projects
Engage with banks and other participating financial institutions involved in projects
Ensure the timely completion of project objectives and deliverables, in line with expectations
Build and maintain strong working relationships with project stakeholders
Oversee regular project reporting
Provide administrative and research support

Who You Are:

Professional with a background in banking/finance
Banker with at least 2 years of experience in banking
Graduate with a degree in banking, economics or finance
Exceptional speaker and proficient writer in English, as well as fluency either in Russian or in French
Individual with strong organisational and managerial skills

What You Will Get:

International and entrepreneurial work environment
Continuous flow of interesting and challenging tasks
Direct access to BFC senior management as well as strategic clients and partners

Interested applicants are invited to submit a CV in English at vacancy@bfconsulting.com or by clicking the "Apply Now" button on he right sidebar.

Applications are assessed as they are received. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Thank you for your application!

International MSME Banking Expert - Various, Countries in the CIS

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 02:48:05 GMT

Do you have in-depth experience in providing banking services to micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs)? Do you know how to get ahead of the competition? Do you understand the power of a well-motivated and well-equipped team? Do you feel you’ve done it all and are looking for your next big challenge? We can offer that and more!

We are Business & Finance Consulting (www.bfconsulting.com), an international consulting company specialised in establishing and upgrading MSME banking services in emerging markets. With more than 120 staff, we have been working with well-known development banks and international donors for over 21 years in around 80 countries in the Balkans, Caucasus, Eastern Europe, Central Asia, South and Southeast Asia, MENA, and Sub-Saharan Africa.

Does this sound interesting to you? Then our newly-opened vacancy for the full-time permanent position of International MSME Banking Expert might be the right next career step for you. Come and join our dynamic team!

Location: Any (remote work), with the possibility of travel
Type: Full time (8 hours/day, Monday to Friday)

We look for individuals who have at least 5 years of banking experience, including:

At least 3 years in a head office position, with at least 1 year in middle management position
Experience working as a full-time bank employee within the last 3 years
Strong experience with MSME segments, especially in the lending business
Experience with corporate or retail business is an advantage
Work experience at market leaders or international banks is an advantage
Fluent speaker either of Russian or of French

Your specific experience should include:

Business development, operational business planning, setting KPIs and budgeting
Hiring, training, motivating and leading staff
Sales and delivery channel management
Development and improvement of lending and non-lending financial products
Knowledge of trade finance products is an advantage
Credit analysis, credit risk assessment and underwriting, especially in the MSME segment
Experience with the agricultural customer segment is an advantage
Business process optimization, including costing analysis and cost optimization exercises
Digitalization and automation of business processes, particularly credit process workflows
Working with CRM systems, loan origination systems and scoring-based online lending
Data analysis, particularly experience with big data and management reporting/dashboards
Strong MS Excel and MS PowerPoint skills
Knowledge of VBA and/or Power BI (or similar analytical tools) is a strong advantage
Fluency in written and spoken English and Russian
Strong writing skills
Flexibility to travel and spend >50% of your time out of your home country

In this position, you will:

Conduct diagnostic assessments of project partner financial institutions (PFIs)
Identify improvement potential, including developing concepts and project implementation plans
Develop internal procedures and tools for PFIs on the aforementioned areas
Support the implementation of recommendations in cooperation with PFI teams
Conduct effective training sessions and workshops
Write regular reports on project progress and impact

By helping us transfer knowledge to PFIs, you can effectively contribute to making financial services more accessible to MSMEs and agricultural enterprises as well as improving the livelihoods of people around the world.

We offer a unique international consulting experience and invite you to join our dynamic, diverse and highly-experienced global team.

Interested applicants are invited to submit a CV in English to vacancy@bfconsulting.com or by clicking the “Apply Now” button on the right sidebar.

Applications are assessed as they are received. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your application!

Digital Financial Services Consultant (Africa) - Various, Africa

Mon, 15 Jan 2018 04:06:11 GMT

Business & Finance Consulting (BFC) (www.bfconsulting.com), a Swiss-based leading development finance consulting boutique with a global footprint in over 60 countries, invites applications for Digital Financial Services (DFS) Consultant with experience in agricultural and value chain finance in Financial Institutions and/or Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) in Africa.

Duration: project-based (full-time employment is possible)
Location: relocation to African countries might be required (country is to be determined)

Job responsibilities:

Work with the DFS provider to align implementation of deliverables agreed between the institution and partner(s).
Develop and review technical documents (agency banking strategy, financial model, BTL marketing plan, evaluation reports etc.) and provide support in the dissemination of documents.
Track project performance indicators against the monitoring and evaluation plan, including through collection of data from the Mobile Financial Service provider and other sources. Support project financial management (budget expenditures vs. budget allocation).
Support the process of recruiting and provide oversight of firms that will provide outsourced services (BTL marketing, agent awards management).
Monitor updates and perform analysis on regulatory and market developments, and main industry trends. Produce a monthly report on industry developments, new products launch, and new communication/promotion campaigns.
Identify potential opportunities in mobile financial services for partner(s) and the Mobile Financial Service provider.
Assist the program management in any other duties that may be required and provide continuous reporting.

Requirements:

At least 5 years of experience in working directly with Financial Institutions, Mobile Network Operators or similar in digital financial services.
At least 5 years of experience in implementing mobile financial services solutions in developing markets.
At least 8 years of project management experience.
Knowledge of the regional specifics of West Africa, Central Africa, East Africa and Southern Africa. Experience in at least one of these regions is required.
Proven skills in the following areas: research, developing client relationships, outlining value propositions to clients, and establishing credibility among senior clients.
Experience in working with DFS providers and a range of key stakeholders including the private sector, government and international donors.
Exceptional relationship and inter-personal skills.
Excellent English and French language skills required (oral and written); knowledge of Portuguese language is an asset.
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point).
A can-do and collaborative mind-set and hands-on personality – comfortable with the ambiguities and demands of a rapidly evolving environment.
Self-starter, problem solver and result oriented, able to work under little supervision and under tight deadlines.

We are looking for highly motivated, proactive and result oriented professionals. Interested candidates are invited to submit a CV and a cover letter by clicking the "Apply Now" button below.

The applications are assessed on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your application!

Senior Agricultural Finance Consultant (Africa) - Various, Various

Wed, 23 Aug 2017 06:06:40 GMT

Business & Finance Consulting (BFC) (www.bfconsulting.com), a proactive and dynamic team with an excellent international profile, specializing in development finance, invites applications for a Senior Agricultural Finance Consultant for upcoming projects across Africa.

Input: Full-time / part-time
Duty station: Home Office, relocation to the project country is also possible

Job responsibilities:

Perform diagnostic of the agrilending operations within partner financial institutions (PFIs) in Africa
Advise and assist PFIs in implementing best practice lending approaches to rural MSEs, agribusinesses, and farmers
Develop strategies for the enhancement of the agricultural lending operations within African financial institutions
Set-up agricultural lending schemes and participate in the development of adequate lending procedures and policies
Assess the training needs and deliver trainings for agricultural lending related staff

Requirements:

Previous experience in the banks or microfinance institutions, in the agrilending area
International working experience is a must
Strong analytical skills
Strategic management and business planning skills
Previous experience as a Team Leader is an asset
Fluency in French and English is a must, Arabic will be an asset
Experience in training of staff in financial organizations
University degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Banking, or other relevant field

We are looking for highly motivated, proactive and result oriented professionals. Interested candidates are invited to submit a CV by clicking the "Apply now" button below. The applications are analyzed on a need basis and when there is a particular project requiring this type of profile. The shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Thank you for your application!

Senior MSME Lending Consultant (Africa) - Various, Africa

Mon, 12 Sep 2016 09:17:33 GMT

Business & Finance Consulting (BFC) (www.bfconsulting.com), a Swiss-based leading development finance consulting boutique with a global footprint in over 60 countries, invites applications for a Senior MSME Lending Consultant with experience in banking and MSME lending in developing countries of Africa.

Duration: Long-term/ Full-time / Part-time
Duty station: various locations in Africa

Job responsibilities:

Carry out needs’ assessment and identify financial intermediaries to participate in the upgrade of MSME lending processes
Conduct diagnostic actions to identify main restrictions for financial intermediaries to provide finance for MSMEs in the region
Review and improve financial intermediaries’ business model and strategy
Design and deliver training programs for senior and middle management of banks and MFIs
Develop promotion strategies and encourage the organisation of outreach events and awareness raising of MSME lending
Elaborate and present reports in a timely manner

Requirements:

University degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Banking, or other relevant field
At least 10 years of experience in micro and small business lending and/ or banking
Significant experience in coordinating international programmes
Experience in delivering and organising training, coaching, and mentoring activities
Proven track record in developing countries of Africa
Excellent writing, communication, and presentation skills in English and French

We are looking for highly motivated, proactive and result-oriented professionals to join our team of experts for the on-going and upcoming projects.
Interested candidates are invited to submit a CV and a cover letter by clicking the "Apply Now" button below.

The applications will be assessed on a rolling basis and the shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Thank you for your application!

International Agricultural Finance Adviser (Central Asia) - Various, Central Asia

Mon, 12 Sep 2016 08:58:02 GMT

Business & Finance Consulting (BFC) (www.bfconsulting.com), a Swiss-based leading development finance consulting boutique with a global footprint in over 60 countries, invites applications for an International Agricultural Finance Adviser with experience in agrilending and value chain finance in countries of Central Asia.

Duration: Full-time
Duty station: Various locations in Central Asia

Job responsibilities:

Conduct the capacity building process for banks and MFIs to increase their ability to lend to agricultural MSMEs
Perform assessment and improve the agricultural business model of the financial institutions
Review existing agricultural loan products and suggest improvements and new loan product development
Create and support selected value chains to increase the competitiveness of agri-food products
Ensure successful disbursement of loans and increase in agriloans portfolio
Design and deliver training programs for senior and middle management
Elaborate and present reports in a timely manner

Requirements:

University degree in Economics, Finance, Banking, or other relevant field
Experience in agricultural MSME financial product development
At least 10 years of experience in international consulting and team leadership
Experience in developing agricultural value chain financing schemes
Proven track record in developing countries of Central Asia
Excellent communication and report writing skills in English, as well as fluency in Russian are a must

We are looking for highly motivated, proactive and result-oriented professionals to join our team of experts for the on-going and upcoming projects.
Interested candidates are invited to submit a CV and a cover letter by clicking the "Apply Now" button on the right sidebar.

The applications will be assessed on a rolling basis and the shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Thank you for your application!

International Agricultural Finance Adviser (Caucasus) - Various, Caucasus

Mon, 12 Sep 2016 08:48:50 GMT

Business & Finance Consulting (BFC) (www.bfconsulting.com), a Swiss-based leading development finance consulting boutique with a global footprint in over 60 countries, invites applications for an International Agricultural Finance Adviser with experience in agricultural development and finance in developing countries of Caucasus.

Duration: Full-time / Part-time
Duty station: Various locations in Caucasus region

Job responsibilities:

Conduct assessment of the overall agricultural finance and development markets state in Caucasus
Perform analysis of demand for and supply of agricultural finance products
Collaborate with banks to diversify their loan portfolio
Design innovative approaches and develop new loan products for banks
Design and deliver training programs for senior and middle management
Elaborate and present reports in a timely manner

Requirements:

University degree in Economics, Finance, Banking, or other relevant field
At least 10 years of experience in international consulting and team leadership
At least 10 years of experience in international banks
Experience in agricultural development and financial product design
Proven track record in market assessment and feasibility studies
Excellent communication and report writing skills in English
Knowledge of Russian is a considerable advantage