Investment Analyst - Financial Institutions Group at World Bank Group

Duties & Accountabilities:

• Conduct market and industry research and analysis.
• Participate in all aspects of IFC’s project processing cycle from project development to disbursement.
• Conduct financial statement analysis, financial modeling, DCF, and comparable company analysis to support informed decision making.
• Distill and summarize large amounts of information from various sources to prepare business documents and presentations.
• Analyze and synthesize debt pricing benchmarks and equity trading comparables.
• Identify data collection needs to support the assessment of financial, operational, development impact, and market information as well as relevant ES&G matters.
• Coordinate closely with environmental and social colleagues to ensure the maintenance of high environmental and social standards in IFC’s investment.
• Coordinate with the client to obtain needed information.
• Participate in investment negotiations.
• Supervise investments in portfolio companies.
• Collaborate efficiently with a range of industry and regional IFC colleagues.

Selection Criteria

• Bachelor's or equivalent degree.
• At least 2 years of work experience with the Financial Institutions Group Upstream or Investment and understanding of financial markets.
• Fully understands the financial aspects of investment transactions, including how to conduct market analysis and determine financial soundness of company or project opportunity.
• Ability to develop financial models.
• Ability to conduct market and industry research and analysis.
• Strong attention to detail and diligence in the quality of one’s own work.
• Able to utilize graphics and tables to effectively and creatively present data.
• Highly motivated, committed to the highest ethical standard, team-focused attitude, keen sense of accountability and capacity to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural environment with minimal supervision and under tight deadlines.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Keen interest in development finance and working multicultural environment.
• Fluency in English required, proficiency in French is a plus.