(Associate) Investment Officer - FIG Capital Market
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Location: Washington, DC 20011
Description:
(Associate) Investment Officer - FIG Capital Market
Job #:
req32861
Organization:
IFC
Sector:
Investment
Grade:
GF
Term Duration:
3 years 0 months
Recruitment Type:
International Recruitment
Location:
Washington, DC,United States
Required Language(s):
English
Preferred Language(s):
Closing Date:
5/2/2025 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC
Description
IFC - a member of the World Bank Group - is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities. Our mission is to leverage the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity on a livable planet.
The Financial Institutions Group (FIG) is one of the major industry groups at IFC, responsible for managing roughly 40% of IFC's overall business in terms of volume and capital at risk. FIG's strategy and implementation work focuses on 3 main pillars: (i) increase financial access and inclusion; (ii) scale sustainability and climate finance; and (iii) make financial systems more efficient, resilient, and sophisticated. FIG engages in a wide range of priority areas including Financial Inclusion, Digitization, Climate, Housing, Distressed Assets, Capital Markets and Trade Finance, to which it offers investment and advisory services through banks, non-bank financial institutions, Fintechs and other digital channels, and the capital markets.
IFC's priorities in FIG as an industry group are: (i) grow investment and advisory solutions in all regions it operates in, while achieving strong profitability and development impact (ii) build new and nurture existing client relationships to make IFC the preferred partner for key clients (iii) manage portfolio of assets for strong profitability and impact; (iv) support local companies, while improving transparency and corporate governance; (v) catalyze foreign investment, including mobilizing B loans, parallel loans, and other forms of capital mobilization; (vi) introduce and develop new financial solutions, products and platforms; (vii) build long-term partnerships with strong regional players; (viii) develop client, sector and country-level solutions through upstream and downstream interventions that can be scaled and replicated; and (ix) be a thought leader and innovator of products and client solutions globally.
IFC is looking for an Associate Investment Officer to support across activities in FIG Capital Markets. The selected candidate will complement the existing cadre of Investment Officers and specialists who deliver on FIG's strategy through innovation of new products and execution of new investments. The position will report to the Senior Manager, Capital Markets and to the supervisors responsible for the units in the Capital Markets team. The position will be based in Washington DC.
Note: If the selected candidate(s) is/are a current World Bank Group staff member with a Regular or Open-Ended appointment, s/he will retain her/his Regular or Open-Ended appointment. All others will be offered a 3-year renewable term appointment.
Duties and Accountabilities:
The Associate Investment Officer will have a wide range of evolving responsibilities in line with strategic priorities of FIG. Anticipated scope of duties and responsibilities includes the following:
Help develop innovative and appropriate financial structures in assigned projects for straightforward transactions using knowledge and experience.
Participate in negotiations for globally led transactions as appropriate; use advanced financial competencies and personal influencing skills to help overcome impasses and lead negotiations to a successful outcome
Work with senior staff to help develop a strong pipeline of good quality and innovative and more complex investment opportunities
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, global and regional private businesses, banking and multilateral partners and government officials to further develop the sector and to develop specific investment opportunities
Identify and evaluate opportunities to increase the social development impact of new or portfolio projects
Collaborate within team and with the regional teams to help develop global and regional strategies and support related promotion work
Coordinate closely with social, environmental, and technical assistance colleagues in order to add value to our clients' businesses, find pragmatic solutions to the specific sector challenges, and achieve sustainable development impact
Assist in various projects, tasks or assignments, as the need may arise.
The selected candidate will also participate and support the research, and knowledge management agenda of the FIG in the relevant sector.
Selection Criteria
Master's degree in finance, economics or other related areas. Candidates with CPA or CFA would have an advantage.
Minimum five years of relevant experience in emerging markets investment related areas to include debt and structured products.
Understanding of sector drivers, business and market development cycles, and how business performance and long-term competitiveness and viability are measured within a sector and how sector dynamics may evolve within a country or region.
Proven analytical, financial analysis, equity valuation, and financial modeling skills to analyze and form conclusions on company financial information or projects and industry indicators. Strong credit skills and excellent business judgment.
Ability to oversee and provide quality control feedback on financial models prepared by analysts.
Capacity to build productive and mutually beneficial relationships and networks internally and externally to identify business opportunities, discuss structuring alternatives, and resolve issues.
Commitment to sustainable development.
Original thinking / quick learning abilities with strong initiative and drive, as well as attention to details.
Good team player with strong interpersonal skills, and commitment to work in a respectful, team oriented and multi-cultural environment.
Excellent oral and written presentation skills in English are required
Willingness to travel.
World Bank Group Core Competencies
The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.
Learn more about working at the World Bank and IFC, including our values and inspiring stories.
Job #:
req32861
Organization:
IFC
Sector:
Investment
Grade:
GF
Term Duration:
3 years 0 months
Recruitment Type:
International Recruitment
Location:
Washington, DC,United States
Required Language(s):
English
Preferred Language(s):
Closing Date:
5/2/2025 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC
Description
IFC - a member of the World Bank Group - is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities. Our mission is to leverage the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity on a livable planet.
The Financial Institutions Group (FIG) is one of the major industry groups at IFC, responsible for managing roughly 40% of IFC's overall business in terms of volume and capital at risk. FIG's strategy and implementation work focuses on 3 main pillars: (i) increase financial access and inclusion; (ii) scale sustainability and climate finance; and (iii) make financial systems more efficient, resilient, and sophisticated. FIG engages in a wide range of priority areas including Financial Inclusion, Digitization, Climate, Housing, Distressed Assets, Capital Markets and Trade Finance, to which it offers investment and advisory services through banks, non-bank financial institutions, Fintechs and other digital channels, and the capital markets.
IFC's priorities in FIG as an industry group are: (i) grow investment and advisory solutions in all regions it operates in, while achieving strong profitability and development impact (ii) build new and nurture existing client relationships to make IFC the preferred partner for key clients (iii) manage portfolio of assets for strong profitability and impact; (iv) support local companies, while improving transparency and corporate governance; (v) catalyze foreign investment, including mobilizing B loans, parallel loans, and other forms of capital mobilization; (vi) introduce and develop new financial solutions, products and platforms; (vii) build long-term partnerships with strong regional players; (viii) develop client, sector and country-level solutions through upstream and downstream interventions that can be scaled and replicated; and (ix) be a thought leader and innovator of products and client solutions globally.
IFC is looking for an Associate Investment Officer to support across activities in FIG Capital Markets. The selected candidate will complement the existing cadre of Investment Officers and specialists who deliver on FIG's strategy through innovation of new products and execution of new investments. The position will report to the Senior Manager, Capital Markets and to the supervisors responsible for the units in the Capital Markets team. The position will be based in Washington DC.
Note: If the selected candidate(s) is/are a current World Bank Group staff member with a Regular or Open-Ended appointment, s/he will retain her/his Regular or Open-Ended appointment. All others will be offered a 3-year renewable term appointment.
Duties and Accountabilities:
The Associate Investment Officer will have a wide range of evolving responsibilities in line with strategic priorities of FIG. Anticipated scope of duties and responsibilities includes the following:
Help develop innovative and appropriate financial structures in assigned projects for straightforward transactions using knowledge and experience.
Participate in negotiations for globally led transactions as appropriate; use advanced financial competencies and personal influencing skills to help overcome impasses and lead negotiations to a successful outcome
Work with senior staff to help develop a strong pipeline of good quality and innovative and more complex investment opportunities
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, global and regional private businesses, banking and multilateral partners and government officials to further develop the sector and to develop specific investment opportunities
Identify and evaluate opportunities to increase the social development impact of new or portfolio projects
Collaborate within team and with the regional teams to help develop global and regional strategies and support related promotion work
Coordinate closely with social, environmental, and technical assistance colleagues in order to add value to our clients' businesses, find pragmatic solutions to the specific sector challenges, and achieve sustainable development impact
Assist in various projects, tasks or assignments, as the need may arise.
The selected candidate will also participate and support the research, and knowledge management agenda of the FIG in the relevant sector.
Selection Criteria
Master's degree in finance, economics or other related areas. Candidates with CPA or CFA would have an advantage.
Minimum five years of relevant experience in emerging markets investment related areas to include debt and structured products.
Understanding of sector drivers, business and market development cycles, and how business performance and long-term competitiveness and viability are measured within a sector and how sector dynamics may evolve within a country or region.
Proven analytical, financial analysis, equity valuation, and financial modeling skills to analyze and form conclusions on company financial information or projects and industry indicators. Strong credit skills and excellent business judgment.
Ability to oversee and provide quality control feedback on financial models prepared by analysts.
Capacity to build productive and mutually beneficial relationships and networks internally and externally to identify business opportunities, discuss structuring alternatives, and resolve issues.
Commitment to sustainable development.
Original thinking / quick learning abilities with strong initiative and drive, as well as attention to details.
Good team player with strong interpersonal skills, and commitment to work in a respectful, team oriented and multi-cultural environment.
Excellent oral and written presentation skills in English are required
Willingness to travel.
World Bank Group Core Competencies
The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.
Learn more about working at the World Bank and IFC, including our values and inspiring stories.