Associate Investment Officer, Manufacturing, Agribusiness & Services, Brazil Job #: req33140 Organization: IFC Sector: Investment Grade: GF Term Duration: 3 years 0 months Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment Location: Sao Paulo,Brazil Required Language(s): English Preferred Language(s): Spanish and/or Portuguese Closing Date: 5/19/2025 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC
Description
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. Operating in over 100 countries, IFC leverages its capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities, aiming to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity on a livable planet.
Manufacturing, Agribusiness and Services (MAS) is one of IFC’s key industry groups responsible for a significant portion of IFC’s business volume, profitability and development reach. MAS engages in a wide range of sub-sectors including agribusiness, forestry, manufacturing, chemicals, healthcare, property, retail, and other areas, with both investment and advisory services delivered globally to IFC’s clients through its global network.
The MAS Latin America and the Caribbean (MAS LAC) team is seeking a qualified and experienced Associate Investment Officer to assist in business development, and structure and process projects in the region. The candidate will also assist in portfolio work, including supervision of existing projects, restructurings and rescheduling’s as needed. The candidate should have demonstrated track record in leading the commitment of debt and/or equity investments, preferably across MAS sectors, and excellent interpersonal skills. The position will be based in Sao Paulo (Brazil).
Duties and Accountabilities
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Work across industries and regions with colleagues on all levels to help identify and execute investment transactions in the LAC region.
• Participate in all aspects of IFC’s investment processing cycle from business development/deal origination, deal execution (due diligence, investment committee presentation preparation, term sheet and legal agreement negotiation, etc.), disbursement and portfolio monitoring.
• Utilize research tools effectively to conduct in-depth benchmarking analysis by sectors, companies and geographies.
• Analyze financial statements and prepare financial models.
• Prepare project-related documents for internal (e.g. investment review meeting presentation) and external audiences.
• Prepare notes/reports on relevant investment themes, events and breaking news.
• Establish and maintain relationships with existing clients to ensure responsive client service and enhance new business opportunities and support portfolio supervision process including quarterly reviews.
• Undertake portfolio supervision work.
Selection Criteria
• A Master’s Degree.
• Prior professional experience (at least 4 years) in corporate or project financing, including investment banking, commercial banking, private equity, equity research or business consulting.
• Excellent Excel, PowerPoint, and Word skills to build succinct and convincing analyses and presentations.
• Strong research and quantitative skills, with preference for a background in financial analysis and modeling.
• Strong client service orientation with openness to feedback and new ideas.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) in English. Fluency in other languages (e.g. Spanish and Portuguese) is a plus.
• Team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to develop effective relationships within and outside IFC.
• Ability to work flexibly on a range of assignments, cope with shifting priorities at short notice, and still deliver top quality work while meeting tight deadlines.
• Takes personal responsibility and accountability for timely response to client queries, requests, or needs, working to remove obstacles that may impede execution or overall success.
• Experience in an emerging market is preferred (experience in LAC will be a plus).
• Willing to travel to various countries in LAC (as long as safety standards are met based on the World Bank Group standards).
• Passion for economic development and ability to work sensitively and effectively in a multicultural setting.
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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