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 EMEA Syndications Group in the Syndicated Loans and Mobilization Department is seeking a syndications analyst to be based in London as a local staff.  The Department is responsible for raising external funds for IFC clients, through the B Loan program, parallel loans and the Managed Co-Lending Portfolio Program (MCPP).

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Conduct industry and bank market research and pricing data analysis, including secondary market pricing; prepare regular pricing reports for syndicated deals in various regional markets with a specific focus on the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) Region
• Review company, economic and financial information for new transactions
• Conduct deal specific market soundings and develop lists of prospective banks for individual syndications
• Prepare information memoranda, executive summaries and other reports for the bank market in conjunction with the relevant Investment Department
• Distribute marketing information to prospective B Loan participants and parallel lenders through the use of secure web-based platforms
• Prepare Powerpoint presentations for internal and external marketing

The Analyst will also work with Syndication Officers in the team and in the Washington DC-based Investor Operations Group to:

• Follow international lending markets and banking activities to understand and anticipate trends with a particular focus on Europe, Central Asia, the Middle East and Africa
• Develop and maintain relationships with international and regional commercial banks, other prospective B Loan Participants, Multilateral Development Banks and Development Finance Institutions, and institutional investors
• Syndicate IFC B Loans to financial institutions, Parallel loans to DFIs and local banks, MCPP facilities to MCPP investors and sell participations in IFC A Loans in the secondary market
• Manage assigned syndicated loan portfolio by providing high-quality service to B Loan participants/ parallel lenders/MCPP investors on ongoing project work (amendments, waivers, restructurings, information on key developments, responding to inquiries)
• Ensure contractual responsibilities with B Loan participants / parallel lenders / MCPP investors are met
• Set up new projects in relevant internal systems; respond to data requests; manage loan transfers and assignments; and prepare reports.

Selection Criteria

• B.A. in finance or business with a strong component of finance and accounting course work
• At least two years of working experience, preferably with a leading international bank or similar financial institution in the EMEA emerging markets
• Understanding of international commercial bank market and multiple debt instruments
• Experience with loan documentation and credit issues
• Experience in using available research tools including Dealogic – Loan Analytics,  Bloomberg and market publications and bookrunning platforms such as DebtDomain, Intralinks and Syndtrak.
• Proactive, resourceful, flexible and self-motivated
• Strong team player with demonstrated capacity for hard work
• Able to manage multiple tasks concurrently, prioritize effectively and adhere to deadlines while always paying attention to details
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and strong editing skills. A good command of one or more regional languages would also be an advantage.
• Clear, accurate articulation of issues, problems and solutions
• Use of tact, diplomacy and good interpersonal skills in internal and external communications.

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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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