Investment Analyst

Job #: req24587

Organization: IFC

Sector: Investment

Grade: GE

Term Duration: 3 years 0 months

Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment

Location: New Delhi,India

Required Language(s): English

Preferred Language(s): Closing Date: 10/30/2023 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC

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 Infrastructure & Natural Resources Department is recruiting Investment Analysts to be based in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Infrastructure is one of IFC’s strategic priorities. IFC’s focus in the sector is on: (i) increasing access to basic infrastructure services; (ii) supporting local companies, while improving transparency and corporate governance; (iii) exploring new equity investment opportunities and catalyzing foreign direct investments, including co-investments and mobilizing syndicated and parallel loans; (iv) introducing and developing new financial products including through Public Private Partnerships; and (v) building long-term partnerships with strong regional player.

The selected candidate will be expected to play multiple roles including supporting and working closely with the Team Lead to develop IFC’s infrastructure business in South Asia and executing debt and equity investments for infrastructure projects across Asia Pacific, and supervising portfolio investments. IFC recruits investment analysts globally on three-year term contracts extendable to a maximum of five years.

Roles and Responsibilities

•  Ability to conduct market and industry research and analysis.
•  Ability to demonstrate attention to detail, thoughtful scenario analysis, and diligence in the quality of one’s own work.
•  Fully understands the financial aspects of investment or advisory transactions, including how to conduct market analysis and determine financial soundness of company or project opportunity.
•  Demonstrated skill in financial statement analysis, accounting, finance, financial modeling, DCF, and comparable company analysis to support informed decision making.
•  Ability to analyze and synthesize debt pricing benchmarks and equity trading comparable.
•  Basic understanding of how specific investments or advisory transactions in different industries and sectors impact economic, market, and social development, and how to use mapping methodology to assess market conditions, gaps, and business opportunities.
•  Identify data collection needs to support the assessment of financial, operational, development impact, and market information as well as relevant ES&G matters. Coordinate with the client to obtain needed information.
•  Demonstrates active listening skills by being attentive and listening to others in order to identify client and stakeholder needs.
•  Able to distill and summarize large amounts of information from various sources to prepare business documents and presentations.
•  Able to write in a logical and comprehensive, yet concise manner.
•  Able to utilize graphics and tables to effectively and creatively present data.
•  Extract lessons of IFC’s earlier investments or advisory mandates and other evaluative work as relevant to provide input to the structuring of straightforward transactions.

Selection Criteria

•  Bachelor’s or equivalent degree.
•  Up to 3 years work experience in a financial institution, particularly in investment projects
•  Ability to develop complex financial models.
•  Keen interest in development finance and multicultural environments.
•  Highly motivated, committed to highest ethical standard, ability to work successfully in multicultural teams and across boundaries.
•  Strong knowledge of financial markets.
•  Strong analytical and conceptual skills including corporate/project finance.
•  Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
•  Fluency in English required, proficiency in additional languages is preferred.

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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