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 US$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 Regional Office for the Southern Cone (CLAAR), covering Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay, is based in Buenos Aires and is part of IFC’s Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) Department. CLAAR plays a central role in the functioning of IFC’s matrix organization to bring regional information and perspective to IFC decision-making. CLAAR is responsible for (a) leading the formulation of IFC’s regional strategy; (b) monitoring and communicating IFC’s project pipeline, portfolio performance, and strategy implementation in these four countries; (c) monitoring political, macro-economic, sectoral, and financial market developments, and keeping senior management informed of these developments and potential impact on IFC’s activities and strategies; (d) maintaining dialogue with governments, locally based stakeholders, and other parts of the World Bank, (e) coordinating the investment services (IS) and advisory services (AS) program in the region in collaboration with Regional Industry Departments; and (f) contributing substantially to business development.

To fulfill this role, CLAAR seeks an Extended Term Consultant based in Buenos Aires, Argentina who will report directly to IFC’s Senior Country Manager for the Southern Cone. This is a local hire Term Appointment with an initial duration of one year, subject to annual renewal (up to a maximum of three years).

DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:

•  Create financial analysis models and support structuring of new investments in collaboration with industry teams.
•  Conduct and develop market segmentation studies and analytics across sector, industry and country or by product.
•  Extract data on the sub-region such as IS/AS portfolio, development impact and pipeline from internal databases and other internal sources. Manipulate and present the data in a variety of formats for a variety of audiences to a high degree of accuracy and consistency.
•  Update and maintain internal databases; be the ‘go-to’ person for program data and other research and operational support for and from the sub-region.
•  Stay abreast of current investment and advisory operations in the sub-region and respond quickly to queries from WBG management on these operations.
•  Perform analytics on markets, company performances, portfolios, and other data.
•  Prepare investment-related analytics and documents for internal and external audiences in relation to clients countries, and sectors of IFC activities in the subregion.
•  Contribute up-to-date program and country/market data to World Bank Group strategic documents such as Country Partnership Frameworks, Progress and Learning Reviews, and Completion and Learning Reviews.
•  Conduct industry and market research and assist in IFC’s business development efforts.
•  Participate in other aspects of IFC’s project processing cycle as needed, including conducting integrity due diligence.
•  Prepare management briefs, reports, presentations, and country economic updates.
•  Elaborate pitchbooks and presentations for external stakeholders and clients.
•  Help coordinate collaboration with other World Bank institutions (IBRD, MIGA, IDA, ICSID).
•  Other tasks that may arise in the day-to-day department’s workload.

Selection Criteria

•  Minimum of a bachelor’s degree from a renowned university (preferably with a specialization in Mathematics, Economics, Finance, or Business – enrollment in the CFA program is a plus) – master’s degree would be a plus.
•  Minimum two years’ work experience in investment and/or commercial banking or consulting in a fast-paced, knowledge-based work environment.
•  Demonstrated quantitative, financial analysis and modeling skills.
•  Sound numerical, analytical, and conceptual skills encompassing finance, investment, portfolio management, corporate finance, and economics.
•  Sound business judgment.
•  Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, and database skills.
•  Ability to conduct research, synthesize data, and provide recommendations.
•  Strong attention to detail and quality.
•  Familiarity with IFC databases and applications would be an advantage.
•  Excellent oral and written communication skills in both English and Spanish.
•  Strong client service orientation with openness to feedback and new ideas.
•  Ability to manage and complete multiple projects simultaneously and to meet deadlines under high pressure.
•  Proactive – initiative-taker and self-starter.
•  Strong team skills with the ability to easily work across organizational boundaries.
•  Keen interest in emerging markets and multicultural environments.
•  Willingness and ability to travel on short notice as required.

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