E T Temporary - Investment Analysis Support Job #: req33495 Organization: IFC Sector: Investment Grade: ET4 Term Duration: 1 year 0 months Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment Location: Amman,Jordan Required Language(s): English, Arabic Preferred Language(s): Closing Date: 6/23/2025 (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 in developing countries. In fiscal year 2023, IFC committed a record $43.7 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity as economies grapple with the impacts of global compounding crises. For more information, visit www.ifc.org.
The IFC 3.0 strategy aims to stimulate more investment activity across emerging markets, especially in Low Income Countries (LICs) and Fragile and Conflict affected States (FCS). This strategy aims to create new opportunities for private investments in riskier markets and sectors by proactively working “upstream” to create, deepen, and expand markets and design and develop potential investment projects. Achieving these growth and impact ambitions at scale requires a different approach to business development, deal sourcing, and client support that relies on 1) a broader product offering to engage earlier in the project cycle and secure opportunities; 2) a greater focus on preparing clients in nascent markets and sectors for investment; 3) a greater focus on value addition and risk management of portfolio investment clients to enhance their performance; and 4) a longer time horizon and a more patient, longer-term perspective.
To support this approach and respond to a surge of workload, IFC is seeking a Temporary Investment Analyst to support its Investment operations in the Middle East, Central Asia, Türkiye, Pakistan and Afghanistan (MCT) region with the Manufacturing, Agribusiness & Services (MAS) department. The position will be based in Amman, Jordan. This is a one-year appointment, renewable up to two years maximum.
Roles and Responsibilities:
• Support IFC’s business development efforts in the MCT region by conducting detailed industry and market research to identify investment opportunities• Develop and maintain a comprehensive mapping of business and sector opportunities• Develop, review, and maintain financial models to assess investment opportunities, ensuring alignment with project documents and financing agreements• Conduct detailed financial statement analysis, including trend analysis and financial viability assessments, to support investment decision-making• Monitor portfolio performance, identify key risks and opportunities, and prepare regular portfolio reports, including financial and operational analyses• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external clients, ensuring timely and effective communication to support project development and execution• Coordinate with clients and stakeholders to ensure timely submission of information and facilitate smooth project workflows• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams (e.g., legal, environmental and social, treasury, insurance, and technical experts) to evaluate and process projects• Support the implementation of corrective measures to address underperforming investments in collaboration with relevant teams• Identify and collect relevant data to assess the development impact of investments, including financial, market, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) metrics• Work closely with IFC environment and social, insurance, technical, legal and treasury staff and external advisors to evaluate and process investment projects• Extract lessons learned from previous investments and advisory engagements to inform the structuring and monitoring of new and existing projects• Prepare and share case studies, best practices, and lessons learned to support IFC’s knowledge-sharing initiatives• Prepare high-quality presentations, pitch books, and other documentation for internal decision-making processes and external communication with clients and stakeholders. Use creative visualizations, charts, and tables to effectively convey complex data and analyses
Selection Criteria
• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or economics or relevant field• At least 2 years work experience in a financial institution, particularly in investment projects, or equivalent combination of education and experience• Ability to develop complex financial models• Ability to conduct company financial statement analysis• Proven aptitude in the following areas: accounting, finance, financial modeling, DCF, scenario analysis, and comparable company analysis• Ability to conduct market and industry research and analysis including market conditions and gaps• Ability to write and speak clearly in a logical, comprehensive yet concise manner• Proven attention to detail• Ability to analyze, distill and summarize large amounts of information and then synthesize, including in areas such as debt pricing benchmarks and equity trading comparables• Ability to actively listen as proven by being attentive and listening to others in order to identify client and stakeholder needs• Ability to utilize graphics and tables to effectively and creatively present data• Understanding of financial markets• Understanding of corporate and project finance• Ability to manage and complete multiple projects/tasks simultaneously and to meet deadlines under pressure• Basic understanding of how specific investments in different MAS industries impact economic, market, and social development• Highly motivated, committed to highest ethical standard, ability to work successfully in multicultural teams and across boundaries• Keen interest in development finance and multicultural environments• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Arab required; fluency in other MCT languages is a plus• Poverty has no borders, neither does excellence. We succeed because of our differences and we continuously search for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds from around the globe
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1. Sense of Urgency – Anticipating and quickly reacting to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
2. Thoughtful Risk Taking – Taking informed and thoughtful risks and making courageous decisions to push boundaries for greater impact.
3. Empowerment and Accountability – Engaging with others in an empowered and accountable manner for impactful results.
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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