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. Our mission is to leverage the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity on a livable planet.

The IFC Syndicated Loans and Mobilization Department (CSL), including 50 staff based in Washington, London, Nairobi and Singapore, works to enable IFC’s partners—commercial banks, institutional investors, insurance companies, sovereigns and other development institutions—to participate alongside us as we lend to emerging market firms. By mobilizing our partners’ capital, we forge new connections that can help increase foreign investment in the world’s poorest countries and provide a fundraising path for other growing local enterprises to follow.  The Department is responsible for developing innovative products and solutions to attract private capital into emerging markets. It is further responsible for mobilizing third party capital through the suite of syndication products as well as attracting non-traditional syndications partners to support the growth of IFC’s loan business.

The CSL Co-Investor Solutions Unit (CSLCU) oversees IFC’s engagement with institutional investors and insurance companies, including the award-winning Managed Co-Lending Portfolio Program (MCPP) which has raised $16 billion to date for emerging market private credit opportunities. CSLCU is also leading the development of new scalable, replicable, and sustainable mobilization platforms such as the originate-to-distribute initiative known as IFC’s Warehouse Enabled Securitization Program (WESP). Finally, CSLCU is responsible for managing a $15 billion debt syndications global portfolio on behalf of more than 200 co-investors.

CSLCU is seeking a Syndications Analyst with strong technical data skills to support the preparation of the MDB Joint Mobilization reports, work on adaptations to the mobilization reporting methodology with other MDBs, and support the Department on other key workstreams including project and portfolio data management, reporting and analytics. The position is in Washington, DC.  S/he will report to the Syndications Officer leading the MDB Report preparation.

Duties and Accountabilities
The duties of the Syndications Analyst will include but not be limited to:

1. Mobilization Reporting Data Analysis
•  Own the MDB data collection process end-to-end, including ownership of data collection from fellow MDBs, for the annual MDB Mobilization Reports.
•  At direction of the Syndication Officer leading the preparation of the MDB Report, develop specific analysis, charts and graphs in support of key sections and arguments in the Report
•  Proactively identify new analyses and graphs that may add additional value to the report
•  Ensure all data is error free through initial and continuing QA on data uploaded from members and IFC reporting
•  Interact as needed with MDB counterparts and opposite numbers to resolve issues with data, allocations of joint projects, and other data issues
•  Work closely with CPMRA on IFC data collection and allocation review for the Report

2. Mobilization Methodology Support
•  At the direction of the Syndications Officer leading the MDB Report preparation, develop data and reporting as needed to support methodology development, such as estimates of PCE from TA activities
•  Support MDB workshops and working group meeting through preparing reports and analyses as needed, summarizing and following through any follow-up actions

3. Additional Data Management and Strategy
•  Participate in discussions with CSIAR on automation of data collection for MDB report
•  Explore potential for mobilization dashboard reporting and other management reporting
•  Identify opportunities for more systematic data management (e.g. PowerBI) for mobilization data, working with CSIAR

4. Conduct other analysis and reporting in coordination with the CSLCU’s global portfolio and analytics team, and

5.  Under the guidance of CSL management, engage on other key workstreams including to improve project and program management, data, reporting and analytics.   

Selection Criteria

•  Possess an undergraduate degree with at least 4 years of relevant market experience or an equivalent combination of a master’s degree in a relevant subject (e.g., Master of Business Administration or master’s degree in finance or economics) and 2 years relevant market experience.
•  Be an independent thinker and a proactive self-starter, and take personal responsibility for producing high-quality work, identifying risks and informing others, and delivering results for clients.
•  Demonstrate proficiency in data analytics and in dashboard and visualization tools, such as Tableau or PowerBI.
•  Be an expert user of Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
•  Possess strong written and verbal communication skills in English and write in a logical and comprehensive yet concise manner.
•  Distill and summarize large amounts of information from various sources to prepare business documents and presentations, with a strong attention to detail and ability to organize. Experience with large data set manipulation and organization is a plus.
•  Understand clients’ most pressing challenges and contribute to solutions.
•  Be an effective team player, work amicably in a multicultural environment, and display a sense of mutual respect and diplomacy.
•  Set challenging personal and professional goals that align with WBG’s mission and always look to improve.
•  Develop good working relationships with relevant staff in other departments inside and outside the Department and the VPU.
•  Show initiative and make decisions in a timely manner within own area of responsibility.
•  Ability to multitask, prioritize among various competing demands from internal and external stakeholders, and ensure all deadline and commitments are followed through in relevant channels.
•  Demonstrate wise judgment to know when to seek advice or input from more senior staff.

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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