Duties & Accountabilities

The Senior Investment Officer will have a wide range of evolving responsibilities in line with strategic priorities of the Structured Products Team. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Identify structured products solutions for clients, developing a strong pipeline of quality investment opportunities for IFC, through employing knowledge and experience of capital markets and anticipating market trends.
• Add value to IFC’s clients, find pragmatic solutions to sector challenges, and achieve sustainable development impact.
• Evaluate, structure, negotiate, and close new transactions; use strong negotiation skills to develop solutions; mobilize other investors alongside IFC.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, global and regional private businesses, banking and multilateral partners and government officials to further develop the sector and to develop specific investment opportunities.
• Collaborate within team and with the regional teams to develop global and regional capital markets strategies and support related promotion work.
• Coordinate with other units and other departments across IFC and the World Bank Group to ensure all the required support to develop new business opportunities and to efficiently manage both new and existing portfolio investments.
• Disseminate knowledge across the industry group and promote knowledge-sharing within Clients & Products as well as more broadly across IFC and the WBG.
• Assist in other projects or strategy related activities, as the need may arise.

Selection Criteria

• Master's degree in finance, economics, or other related areas. CFA is a plus.
• Minimum 8-10 years (preferably 12+ years) of relevant capital markets experience in emerging markets, with track record in securitization, capital optimization products, debt funds, local currency and cross-border bond issuances, and financial derivatives.
• Strong experience in and in-depth understanding of sector drivers, business, and market development cycles, and how business performance and long-term competitiveness and viability are measured within a sector and how sector dynamics may evolve within a country or region.
• Excellent analytical and technical skills. Proven analytical and financial analysis, skills to analyze and form conclusions on company financial information or projects and industry indicators. Strong credit skills and business judgment.
• Ability to oversee and provide quality control feedback on work prepared by more junior team members.
• Ability to build productive and mutually beneficial relationships and networks internally and externally to identify business opportunities, discuss structuring alternatives, and resolve issues.
• Ability to interact directly and independently with the senior management of potential clients, of financial and technical partners as well as senior government officials.
• Commitment to sustainable development.
• Original thinking / quick learning abilities with strong initiative and drive, as well as attention to details.
• Ability to work with teams within IFC, WBG, and other DFIs to mobilize private sectors investors and increase financing to emerging markets.
• Emerging Markets Experience. Knowledge and experience in international economic development areas and commitment to sustainable development.
• Great team player with strong interpersonal skills, and commitment to work in a respectful, team oriented and multi-cultural environment.
• Sound business judgment and strong problem-solving skills to identify risks and present creative, practical solutions
• Solid understanding of relevant trends and issues in capital markets and structured products
• Open to feedback and willingness to learn
• Demonstrated ability to balance multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent oral and written presentation skills in English are required; additional major language (French, Spanish)
• Willingness to travel.

Note: This vacancy announcement is for one position, posted across multiple possible duty stations, that includes Hong Kong, Singapore, Washington DC, London and Paris. The selected candidate's duty station will be determined based on organizational requirements and business needs.

Note: This internal requisition is open to WBG and IMF staff only (including short-term and extended term consultants/ temporaries). External candidates are requested not to apply. In case an external candidate applies, their application will not be considered.

As the World Bank Group continues to evolve, we value candidates who:

• Demonstrate the ability to collaborate effectively across teams, disciplines, cultures, and institutional boundaries.
• Responsibly leverage digital and AI-enabled tools to enhance productivity, learning, and decision-making.
• Bring experience working in fragile, conflict-affected, and violent (FCV) contexts and are encouraged to highlight relevant experience in their application materials, where applicable.

WBG Culture Attributes

1. Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
2. Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.
3. Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for results.

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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