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.

Manufacturing, Agribusiness and Services (MAS) is one of IFC’s key strategic priorities and the department engages in a wide range of sectors including agribusiness & forestry, chemicals & fertilizers, construction materials, health & education, machinery, manufacturing, tourism, retail, and property. The Department also seeks to maintain IFC, as part of the World Bank Group, at the cutting edge of helping clients find solutions to new and emerging MAS issues.

MAS Upstream Advisory, Asia Pacific unit is seeking an Investment Analyst for the New Delhi, India office to support in region wide operations.

Duties and Accountabilities

•  Contribute to initiatives to disseminate and exchange knowledge.
•  Provide support for product development and knowledge sharing of this development.
•  Develop relationships with WBG counterparts to facilitate access to relevant information and reports.
•  Draft legal agreements using available templates and other internal IFC Admin and procurement systems
•  Liaise with finance and procurement teams on issuing and managing consultant contracts.
•  Extract data from internal and external databases, manipulate and present data for various audiences, and update information in relevant databases.
•  Extract data from internal and external databases, and present data for various audiences, and update information in relevant databases.
•  Prepare documentation for IFC internal processes.
•  Provide research and analysis for market and opportunity creation, including market mapping, comparator analysis, barrier analysis, and sector and company financial projections and models.
•  Review historical and projected financial statements of companies within the sector for potential, associated transactions to be enabled as needed.
•  Support the Upstream team with overall project management, planning, and monitoring of deliverables to ensure timely and quality delivery of the work program.
•  Identify key stakeholders (e.g., governments, sponsors, development partners, WBG) to enable IFC activities.
•  Liaise and interact effectively with an extensive network of internal and external contacts and respond effectively to inquiries and diverse situations.
•  Contribute to the development of high-quality specific Upstream initiatives and interventions through research, analytical, and operational work.

Selection Criteria

•  Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least of 2-3 years of relevant experience. Related fields of education include business, finance, or economics or an area of expertise specific to a sector, subject matter, or industry specialty. Relevant experience could include a proven track record in business consulting or investment banking, or operational experience in the sector or technical or professional field.
•  Basic understanding of how specific investments or advisory transactions in different industries and sectors impact economic, market, and social development, and how to use mapping methodology to assess market conditions, gaps, and business opportunities.
•  Able to form relationships with counterparts and mid-level clients and stakeholders to exchange information needed for transaction or portfolio processing.
•  Write in a logical, comprehensive, and concise manner with attention to detail
•  Distill and summarize large amounts of information from various sources to prepare business documents and presentations.
•  Utilize graphics and tables to effectively and creatively present data.
•  Ability to conduct market and industry research and analysis.
•  Ability to analyze and synthesize debt pricing benchmarks and equity and debt trading comparables.
•  Demonstrated skill in financial statement analysis, accounting, finance, financial modeling, DCF, and comparable company analysis to support informed decision making.
•  Fully understands the financial aspects of investment or advisory transactions, including how to conduct market analysis and determine financial soundness of company or project opportunity.
•  Demonstrate basic understanding of different facets of operations throughout the project management life cycle.
•  Fundamental knowledge of IFC systems.

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.

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