Investment Analyst
Dhaka, Bangladesh
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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.
IFC, is a global leader, investor and advisor committed to projects in its developing member countries that reduce extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity. IFC finances private sector investments, mobilizes capital in the international financial markets, helps clients improve social and environmental sustainability, and provides technical assistance and advice to businesses and governments in the developing world.
Private sector financial development is essential to the promotion of successful and sustainable economies in low and middle-income countries around the world. Infrastructure plays a key role in sustained economic growth by providing critical public services to the citizens in a country as well as a platform for efficient operation of businesses that create jobs. The private sector plays an increasingly important role in the financing and delivery of infrastructure and public services, including through Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs).
IFC’s PPP transaction advisory services are delivered through the Public Private Partnerships unit (C3P) of the Transaction Advisory Services Department (CTA). The unit’s advisory offering comprise providing transaction advisory services to governments to effectively structure and implement public private partnerships (PPPs) while balancing investors’ interests, public policy considerations, and community needs. By structuring successful PPPs, infrastructure and public services may be expanded and improved in a cost-effective manner, benefiting from private-sector expertise, management, and finance. CTA has an active global portfolio of 82 projects covering different sectors, or which power transport and health are strategic priorities. This is an exciting time for CTA to play a critical role in shaping IFC 3.0 strategy which focuses on developing projects for IFC investments.
CTA management team is committed to providing global mobility to our high performing staff, ensuring that we continue to operate as a global team, and respond to the feedback that staff have provided us in recent staff survey follow ups. As continuation of these efforts and driven by business needs, CTA’s Asia Pacific team is seeking a high performing Investment Analyst with significant market and transaction experience to work as part of the Asia Pacific team on the South Asia program, and other areas as needed and may be requested from time to time by the Asia Pacific Manager. He/she will support the regional team and management with the whole PPP transaction process of IFC acting as Lead Transaction Advisor. The team focuses on advising on the following types of transactions, across all infrastructure sectors with a focus on energy, transport, urban infrastructure, and social infrastructure (health and education).
• Public-Private Partnerships e.g., BOT type concessions
• Management and lease contracts
• Restructuring and privatization of state-owned enterprises
The position will be based in Dhaka, Bangladesh and will report to the Dhaka-based South Asia Hub Leader, in first instance, and the Bangladesh Country Manager. The position requires fluency in English.
CTA’s Asia-Pacific PPP team covers operations in 29 countries with support from the Global Director and as part of about 100 staff worldwide. In Asia-Pacific, 26 staff are located across ten different offices, with staff located close to clients in Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, the Philippines, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Australia, and Singapore.
The roles and responsibilities of the Investment Analyst include but are not limited to the following:
Roles and Responsibilities
The Investment Analyst will work closely with team leaders as part of the project teams to assist in the origination, due diligence, structuring, negotiation and bidding of infrastructure projects. The focus will be mostly on activities and projects in Bangladesh with possibility of working in South Asia as well.
Duties will include, but will not be limited to:
• Supporting the hub-leader in business development in Bangladesh
• Preparing pitch books and proposals
• Drafting memoranda and documentation for internal approvals, including using IFC systems for advisory operations
• Supporting project teams in due diligence and preparing transaction structuring reports
• Creating financial models to support project work
• Reviewing legal and technical outputs and documentation
• Assisting in preparation of prequalification and tender documentation
• Supporting project teams in marketing transactions to potential investors and undertaking international competitive bidding, and commercial/financial closure
• Assisting the team leaders in strategy related activities as the need may arise
• Supporting the South Asia Hub Leader and the Regional Asia-Pacific PPP Manager on any additional required activities
Selection Criteria
• Undergraduate degree in Finance or Accounting or a related specialty from a top reputed university.
• Solid and relevant experience of a minimum of three years gained in a leading financial institution either in project finance, corporate finance or M&A and privatizations.
• Knowledge of overall industry sector trends and experience in infrastructure transactions/PPPs in South Asia.
• Strong financial modeling skills.
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills and ability to communicate ideas clearly and confidently, with good presentation skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel on short notice and frequently, as required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
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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