Associate Investment Officer Job #: req33053 Organization: IFC Sector: Transportation 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: 5/13/2025 (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 Infrastructure Department (CNG), in collaboration with the regional industry groups, is responsible for driving investment transactions in the transport, utilities and telecoms sectors. Within CNG, the Global Transport Team (CNGTR) focusses on transport sector projects worldwide including those in the ports, roads, airports, railways, mass transit, logistics, e-mobility and other kinds of transport infrastructure sub-sectors. Investment staff in CNGTR are expected actively contribute to managing and growing the transport sector investment portfolio including global client relationship management, business development, transaction origination and processing, client and portfolio reviews as well as knowledge management.
IFC is currently recruiting an Associate Investment Officer for CNGTR for a three-year term contract. The successful candidate will be a key member of CNGTR and will work across transport sub-sectors supporting senior investment staff in CNGTR as well as regional teams on all aspects of CNGTR’s business.
Duties and Accountabilities:
The responsibilities of the Associate Investment Officer will include but not be limited to:
• Support various sector leads within CNGTR in business development activities by identifying viable investment opportunities that deliver both development impact and commercial profitability;
• Assist in building a number of new-client engagements as well as supporting ongoing client engagements;
• Compliment client conversations to determine financing needs, assist in the development of proposed financial product offerings and prepare the investment thesis for approval by management;
• Support the processing of new transport sector investments using Pre-Investment, Advisory and Mainstream investment products;
• Assist in developing CNGTR’s strategy for growing the business, across sub-sectors, globally;
• Support the team in developing and maintaining a strong grasp of sector developments, including market & regulatory trends (including on decarbonization), innovations, technologies, industry players, and sustainability-linked financing;
• Develop knowledge content for internal and external communication activities undertaken by CNGTR to disseminate information to Regional, Global and colleagues within the World Bank Group;
Selection Criteria
• A Master's degree or an equivalent qualification in finance, economics, business or similar relevant education
• 5+ years of relevant professional experience; preferably with a minimum of 3 years of investment or advisory experience in transport infrastructure projects, especially in emerging markets
• Proven analytical, financial analysis, equity valuation, and financial modeling skills to analyze and form conclusions on company / project financial information, projections, and KPIs. Able to oversee and provide quality control feedback on financial models prepared by analysts
• Ability to draft documents and reports that are concise, well-organized, and appropriately focused on the most critical points relevant to the target audience
• Utilize charts, graphs, and other presentation techniques to communicate complex data and concepts simply
• Experience in undertaking sector related market research and analysis, strategy development and presentations
• Ability to interact effectively with clients and stakeholders by acting professionally, responding promptly to their requests and inquiries, delivering what is promised, and meeting deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication as well as presentation skills to effectively convey IFC’s value add to clients
• Outstanding analytical and critical thinking skills; Excellent commercial sense and judgement
• Collaborative work style & team player
• Strong project management and multi-tasking capabilities; ability to collaborate with a diverse set of stakeholders, across departmental boundaries and time zones
• Highly motivated and proactive, committed to highest ethical standards
• Strong commitment to IFC’s mission, strategy, and values
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.
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