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 2022, IFC committed a record $32.8 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 Europe Infrastructure unit is an open and dynamic unit of roughly forty professionals.  We are responsible for sourcing, collaborating/co-developing, executing, and supervising investments in the energy, transport, telecoms, and municipal & environmental infrastructure sectors.  We also enter into advisory engagements with our investee clients to enable and enhance the development impact of our investments.  We focus on projects and companies in Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Georgia, Kosovo, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Serbia and Ukraine.

We seek to hire an Investment Analyst, located in Warsaw, Poland, where IFC’s business and physical presence has been rapidly growing.  The selected candidate will work across the IFC business cycle, with focus on client relationship management, business development, deal execution, and portfolio investment management.  The geographic focus of the selected candidate will be Poland, however the selected candidate would work across all of emerging Europe, with colleagues located across all of emerging Europe and globally.

Duties and Accountabilities:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

•  Create and analyze financial models;
•  Review and analyze historical and projected financial statements;
•  Conduct industry and market research and assist in IFC’s business development efforts;
•  Elaborate pitchbooks and proposals for clients;
•  Review company information and prepare reports on periodic financial statements, project progress reports, and other information submitted by clients;
•  Prepare documentation for IFC internal processes;
•  Participate in investments negotiations; and
•  Participate in the active monitoring of investments in portfolio companies, including monitoring of compliance with IFC financial, environmental, insurance and legal requirements.

Selection Criteria

•  A bachelor’s degree from a renowned university (preferably with a specialization in Finance, Business, or Economics – enrollment in the CFA program is a plus)
•  Experience in a financial institution (2+ years) with a proven track record (international exposure desired)
•  Experience in infrastructure sectors a plus
•  Strong analytical and problem solving skills as well as sound business judgment to identify issues and present creative and practical solutions
•  Ability to work successfully in multicultural and diverse professional settings
•  Demonstrated quantitative, financial analysis and modelling skills
•  Demonstrated teamwork skills
•  Proactive initiative taker
•  Ability to manage and complete multiple projects/tasks simultaneously and to meet deadlines under pressure;
•  Keen interest in emerging markets;
•  Willingness and ability to travel on short notice as required;
•  Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
•  Fluency in English is required.  Fluency in Polish a strong plus.

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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