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.
Investment Analyst
Role & Responsibilities:
- Research and analyze relevant MAS sectors, markets and target companies, including doing sector mappings, comparative analyses, and assessments of companies’ business models and credit worthiness, in order to identify potential clients and business opportunities
- Do company financial and credit assessments, analyze historical financial statements, financial projections and analyst and rating agency reports. Build financial models and run sensitivity analyses, with accountability for factual accuracy
- Identify data collection needs to support the assessment of financial, operational, development impact, and market information as well as relevant ESG matters
- Do necessary credit risk rating assessments and integrity risk assessments in IFC’s systems, with supervision
- Extract data from internal and external databases, manipulate and present data for various audiences and update/maintain information in the relevant databases
- Review, screen, prepare and coordinate the storage of the relevant documents and reports
- Contribute to the development of high-quality specific Upstream initiatives and interventions through research, analytical, and operational work
- Support the Upstream team with overall project management, planning and the monitoring of the projects’ deliverables, with the aim to the ensure timely and high-quality delivery on the regional Upstream program’s objectives and KPIs
- Prepare documentation for IFC’s internal processes and reporting, as well as for IFC’s project management and supervision systems
Selection Criteria:
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics or another relevant field
- Up to 2 (two) years of work experience in banking, consulting or another fast-paced, knowledge-based work environment, with a finance or business focus
- Genuine commitment to development and to the World Bank Group’s and IFC’s mission, strategies and values
- Strong analytical and conceptual skills, including corporate and project finance
- The ability to develop complex financial models
- Advanced Excel, PowerPoint and database skills, and the ability to prepare professional documents suitable for sharing with senior counterparts of IFC management or client company executives
- Excellent attention to detail and quality, especially in relation to presentation materials (e.g. PowerPoint) and any written materials produced
- The ability to thrive under pressure and function effectively in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines, while working on multiple projects
- Excellent teamwork skills, the ability to take the initiative and to work across organizational boundaries
- A keen interest in development finance and multicultural environments
- The ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
- Strong written and verbal communications skills in English. Proficiency in the language(s) of the region would be an asset
We offer:
- 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.
