Investment Analysts – Africa at World Bank Group

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

•  Executing rigorous analysis including comprehensive due diligence and financial modeling.  
•  Analyze financial statements and projections, build financial models, and run sensitivities.  
•  Ensuring the highest standards of portfolio data accuracy and preparing monitoring reports.  
•  Prepare analytical sections of country and sector strategies and client pitchbook. 
•  Assisting in the design of sector and country strategies; crafting client presentations.  
•  Prepare sector mapping to target potential clients and business opportunities. 
•  Pinpointing business prospects via sector exploration and reaching out to promising clients. 
•  Engaging with internal teams and clients on data inquiries, document scrutiny, and financial statement evaluations.  
•  Crafting essential documents for our investment/advisory boards, upholding IFC's stringent guidelines.  

Selection Criteria

•  Bachelor's or Master’s degree in domains like business, finance, or economics or pertinent industry areas. 
•  At least 2 years of relevant experience in investment banking, private equity, project finance, or financial consulting, etc. 
•  Ability to conduct market and industry research and analysis. 
•  Mastery of financial statement analysis and financial models. 
•  Ability to demonstrate attention to detail, thoughtful scenario analysis, and diligence in the quality of one’s own work. 
•  Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing. 
•  Genuine dedication to development and to the World Bank Group and IFC’s mission, strategy, and values.