Risk Analyst - Corporate & Portfolio Risk Management Job #: req34769 Organization: IFC Sector: Risk Grade: GE Term Duration: 3 years 0 months Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment Location: Washington, DC,United States Required Language(s): English Preferred Language(s): Closing Date: 11/11/2025 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC
Description
Build a career with impact. Working at the World Bank Group (WBG) provides a unique opportunity to help countries solve their greatest development challenges. As one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries, the WBG is a unique partnership of five global institutions dedicated to ending poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, the WBG works with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges.
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. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries. In fiscal year 2025, IFC committed a record $71.7 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging private sector solutions, and mobilizing private capital to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet. For more information, visit: https://www.ifc.org
The Corporate & Portfolio Risk Management Department (CRM), under the Corporate Risk & Sustainability Vice-Presidency, provides corporate-wide risk oversight of IFC's debt, equity, and treasury portfolios and manages IFC's overall capital position and financial sustainability. Within CRM, the Counterparty and Credit Risk Team (CRMCC) is responsible for providing risk oversight of IFC’s Treasury Activities. This includes measuring, managing, and monitoring the market, credit, and liquidity risks in IFC’s portfolio. CRMCC is seeking a highly motivated and qualified candidate to join its dynamic and diverse international team, contributing to the team’s mission of supporting IFC’s operations and strategic objectives.
Duties and Accountabilities:
• Conduct fundamental credit analysis of banks, sovereigns, government-related entities (GREs), covered bonds, and securitized products to proactively identify risks and recommend mitigants.• Contribute to ongoing credit reporting, and ongoing market surveillance to identify, measure, and evaluate credit risks.• Proactively identify emerging regulatory/policy changes and assess their implications.• Engage with rating agencies to understand rating drivers, clarify issuer developments, and benchmark internal views. • Present credit risk analyses and provide recommendations for risk mitigation actions to relevant stakeholders, including direct and senior management.• Develop familiarity with CRMCC’s risk policies, investment guidelines, systems, and databases to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.• Support ISDA/CSA negotiations with IFC derivative counterparties.• Participate in high-priority ad-hoc projects to support CRMCC’s strategic objectives.• Preparation of Rating Agency Binder and Rating Agency Data Submissions.
Selection Criteria
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in finance, economics, statistics, or mathematics with a strong technical background.• Minimum of 3 years of experience in credit risk analysis.• Prior experience in working with credit rating agencies is a plus.• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.• Knowledge of Structured Product Credit Analysis• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical issues in a clear and straightforward manner.• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet tight deadlines, and work effectively in multicultural and cross-functional teams.• Strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and resourcefulness.• Experience in emerging markets is a plus.• Understanding of Rating Agencies Approach to Rating IFC.
WBG Culture Attributes:
1. Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
2. Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.
3. Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for 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.
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.
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