- Job no: req33408
- Sector: Investment
- Organization: IFC
- Duration: 3 years
- Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Want to be at the forefront of global development finance? The World Bank Group is seeking a dedicated Associate Investment Officer for 2024. If you’re eager to work on impactful investments that foster growth and resilience, this is the opportunity for you—apply now and take the next step in your career.
Background
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. Our mission is to leverage the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity on a livable planet. For more information, visit www.ifc.org.
Sustainable infrastructure is critical for addressing developmental challenges in emerging markets. IFC offers long-term financing and industry-leading expertise to develop infrastructure projects that provide essential services—including energy & electricity, telecommunications, transportation, water & and sanitation, natural resources—in partnership with the private sector. As part of the World Bank Group, we also work with governments and development partners to create a business environment that attracts private capital to infrastructure sectors.
The Africa Infrastructure team is seeking an Associate Investment Officer (AIO) for our office in Johannesburg, South Africa. IFC’s Investment Officers are responsible for the origination, negotiation, structuring, and subsequent supervision of IFC’s investment projects. The AIO will be a fully integrated member of the team based in Johannesburg who covers projects predominantly in Southern Africa.
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Responsibilities and Duties
Business Development: Gather market intelligence, source and assess opportunities both pre-investment and investment
Structuring and Negotiation: Evaluate, structure, negotiate, and close new debt and equity transactions, pre-investment collaborations, portfolio restructurings, capital increases, equity sales, etc.
Deal Execution and Transaction Management: Support with the team lead pre-investment engagements and investment transactions incorporating lessons learned from IFC’s earlier investments and pre-investments, portfolio management or advisory mandates.
Knowledge Sharing: Build IFC’s knowledge base for best practices and participate in knowledge sharing and dissemination. Initiate collaboration, providing advice, peer review and contribution to knowledge products across the World Bank Group (WBG) to strengthen internal and/or external client solutions.
Coordination with WBG: Support World Bank and MIGA colleagues on sector reform and unblocking constraints to attracting private sector capital.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in business, finance, or a similar relevant field of study.
- At least 4+ years of relevant professional experience in a development finance institution, investment/corporate banking, project finance, infrastructure project development, and/or equity investing.
- Strong analytical and financial structuring skills (including financial modeling experience) and sound business judgement.
- Proven track record of sourcing, structuring, and closing private investment projects in infrastructure sectors, ideally including investments in Africa.
- Strong business development and client relationship skills demonstrated by track record; sound business judgment in screening and identifying leads.
- Broad understanding of infrastructure sectors’ (power, transportation, water & and sanitation, natural resources, telecom/technology) industry drivers, latest trends and changes, and standard market transaction arrangements; a deep knowledge within one of the infrastructure sectors and understanding of infrastructure challenges faced by countries within the region are highly desirable.
- Appreciation of legal, technical, environmental, social, and other considerations in project and corporate finance.
- Project finance and equity investment experience is essential; strong credit skills backed by references and deal sheet; demonstrated ability to structure complex debt and equity transactions.
- Track record of portfolio supervision of complex projects.
- The position requires regional and international travel; hence, the candidate should be willing and open to travel.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English;
- French and/or Portuguese is a plus.
- Strong interpersonal skills, ability to interact effectively with clients and colleagues from various cultural backgrounds.
- Proactive, self-motivated, and well-organized.
- Genuine commitment to sustainable development
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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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How to Apply
Interest candidates must:
- Visit the official the World Bank Group Careers website
- Search for “Associate Investment Officer”
- Complete the application form and upload the required documents (CV, cover letter, certifications)
- Submit before the deadline
