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 Risk & Finance Vice Presidency Unit (CRFVP) helps to ensure that IFC is sufficiently profitable and capitalized to sustain and grow its operations through prudent risk management at the corporate, portfolio, project, and client levels. It sets best practice standards in risk management to drive sustainable private sector development in emerging markets. CRFVP works in partnership with other IFC Vice Presidents to ensure IFC meets its corporate objectives.

The Department of Special Operations (CSO) is housed within CRFVP. Its primary responsibility is to resolve the problems and special issues in IFC’s portfolios related to debt, equity, quasi-equity, and other types of investment instruments, and to optimize the Corporation’s overall return on a net present value basis (including for B-loan Participants) while minimizing reputational risk and, where possible, maximizing developmental impact.

CSO is seeking to recruit an Investment Analyst to be based in Johannesburg, South Africa. The selected candidate will be an integral part of project teams and given high levels of responsibility and broad exposure to many aspects of CSO’s work. Some travel may be required.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Investment Analyst will, inter-alia:
•  Review and analyze financial models.
•  Perform company financial analysis from a credit perspective.
•  Draft memoranda, reports, presentations, and other documentation required for IFC internal supervision processes.
•  Engage cross departmental staff (including Industry teams, Legal, Financial Operations, Credit, Syndications, etc.) as well as clients in connection to project work.
•  Conduct industry and market research.
•  Participate in restructuring/rescheduling and investment recovery negotiations.
•  Maintain CSO knowledge management platforms, ensuring that project and other information is complete and up to date.

Selection Criteria

•  A bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional qualification.
•  2 to 5 years of relevant work experience in corporate or project financing, including investment banking, commercial banking, private equity, or business consulting. Experience in restructuring work a plus.
•  Outstanding analytical skills: ability to analyze financial statements, build complex financial models, and evaluate/recommend transaction structures to achieve IFC’s objectives.
•  Excellent Excel, PowerPoint, and Word skills to build succinct and convincing analyses and presentations.
•  Excellent interpersonal skills and a high degree of discretion in dealing with internal and external clients at all levels.
•  Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; fluency in other languages (French and Arabic) a plus.
•  Capacity to show initiative, take ownership for own actions, and proactively and independently manage workstreams/transaction processes.
•  Ability to function efficiently and collaboratively in a team environment as well as individually, meeting the required deadlines on assigned tasks.
•  Ability to play an active role in knowledge sharing.
•  Commitment to the World Bank Group’s and IFC’s mission, strategy, and values.

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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