(Associate) Investment Officer, Financial Institutions Group, LAC Region
Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is a member of the World Bank Group and is recognized as the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. Established to promote economic development, IFC operates in over 100 countries, leveraging its capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities. The organization's mission is to harness the power of the private sector to eradicate extreme poverty and enhance shared prosperity on a sustainable planet. IFC plays a crucial role in fostering private sector financial development, which is vital for the establishment of successful and sustainable economies in low and middle-income countries. By ensuring that financial markets are sound and efficient, IFC helps allocate resources productively, thereby aiding job creation and stimulating economic growth. The Financial Institutions Group (FIG) is one of IFC's key departments, responsible for a significant portion of the organization's business volume, profitability, and development impact, accounting for approximately 40% of its operations. The FIG engages in various sub-sectors, including Microfinance, Small and Medium Enterprises (SME), Gender, Climate, Insurance, Capital Markets, Housing, and Distressed Assets. The FIG's Latin America and the Caribbean team (FIG LAC) operates across the region with main hubs in Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, Argentina, and Panama, focusing on both new business development and portfolio management across these markets.
Job Overview:
The Associate Investment Officer or Investment Officer position within the FIG LAC team is designed for a professional based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, who will contribute to the growth and development of business and manage select investment portfolio clients primarily within the hub, with potential outreach across the LAC region. The successful candidate will be responsible for evaluating and developing a pipeline of high-quality investment opportunities, with a strong emphasis on enhancing the social development impact of both new and existing projects. The role requires leading transactions and creating suitable financial structures for both straightforward and complex deals, as well as structuring, negotiating, and closing new transactions, capital increases, and equity sales. The position demands a proactive approach to managing multiple portfolio investments, ensuring that client and asset quality are prioritized throughout the investment process. The final job title will be determined by the Hiring Manager based on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The specific responsibilities of the Associate Investment Officer or Investment Officer include, but are not limited to: demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of banking and financial institutions, assisting in the development and evaluation of a pipeline of quality investment opportunities, identifying and assessing opportunities to enhance the social development impact of projects, leading transactions and developing appropriate financial structures, structuring, negotiating, and closing new transactions and capital increases, participating in negotiations and utilizing negotiation skills to resolve impasses, and proactively managing multiple portfolio investments. The role also involves evaluating new opportunities, processing mandates, conducting due diligence, and negotiating term sheets and other relevant documents.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an MBA or an equivalent qualification with a specialization in finance. A minimum of 4-8 years of working experience in finance is required, with a proven track record in supporting the origination process, structuring, and closing investments. Preference will be given to candidates with investment experience in the financial sector. Strong financial and credit skills are essential, along with the demonstrated ability to structure various financial instruments, including both debt and equity. Candidates should also exhibit strong client relationship skills, a track record of effectively addressing clients' needs, and the ability to work successfully in multicultural teams across boundaries. Excellent interpersonal skills and the capacity to interact effectively with clients and colleagues from diverse cultural backgrounds are crucial. A high level of motivation and commitment to ethical standards, as well as a genuine dedication to sustainable development, are also required.
Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes an MBA or an equivalent qualification with a specialization in finance. This educational foundation is essential for understanding the complexities of financial markets and investment strategies, which are critical for the role.
Experience:
The level of experience needed for this position is at least 4-8 years in the finance sector, with a strong preference for candidates who have a proven track record in investment roles, particularly within the financial sector. This experience should encompass supporting the origination process, structuring, and closing investments, demonstrating a solid understanding of financial instruments and market dynamics.
Languages:
Proficiency in English is mandatory for this position, as it is the primary language of communication within the organization. Additionally, knowledge of Spanish or Portuguese is preferred, as these languages are beneficial for engaging with clients and stakeholders in the LAC region.
Additional Notes:
This position is a local recruitment opportunity with a term duration of 3 years. The World Bank Group offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a retirement plan, medical, life, and disability insurance, as well as paid leave, including parental leave. Reasonable accommodations are provided for individuals with disabilities. The organization is committed to being an equal opportunity and inclusive employer, ensuring that there is no discrimination based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is a member of the World Bank Group and is recognized as the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. Established to promote economic development, IFC operates in over 100 countries, leveraging its capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities. The organization's mission is to harness the power of the private sector to eradicate extreme poverty and enhance shared prosperity on a sustainable planet. IFC plays a crucial role in fostering private sector financial development, which is vital for the establishment of successful and sustainable economies in low and middle-income countries. By ensuring that financial markets are sound and efficient, IFC helps allocate resources productively, thereby aiding job creation and stimulating economic growth. The Financial Institutions Group (FIG) is one of IFC's key departments, responsible for a significant portion of the organization's business volume, profitability, and development impact, accounting for approximately 40% of its operations. The FIG engages in various sub-sectors, including Microfinance, Small and Medium Enterprises (SME), Gender, Climate, Insurance, Capital Markets, Housing, and Distressed Assets. The FIG's Latin America and the Caribbean team (FIG LAC) operates across the region with main hubs in Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, Argentina, and Panama, focusing on both new business development and portfolio management across these markets.
Job Overview:
The Associate Investment Officer or Investment Officer position within the FIG LAC team is designed for a professional based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, who will contribute to the growth and development of business and manage select investment portfolio clients primarily within the hub, with potential outreach across the LAC region. The successful candidate will be responsible for evaluating and developing a pipeline of high-quality investment opportunities, with a strong emphasis on enhancing the social development impact of both new and existing projects. The role requires leading transactions and creating suitable financial structures for both straightforward and complex deals, as well as structuring, negotiating, and closing new transactions, capital increases, and equity sales. The position demands a proactive approach to managing multiple portfolio investments, ensuring that client and asset quality are prioritized throughout the investment process. The final job title will be determined by the Hiring Manager based on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The specific responsibilities of the Associate Investment Officer or Investment Officer include, but are not limited to: demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of banking and financial institutions, assisting in the development and evaluation of a pipeline of quality investment opportunities, identifying and assessing opportunities to enhance the social development impact of projects, leading transactions and developing appropriate financial structures, structuring, negotiating, and closing new transactions and capital increases, participating in negotiations and utilizing negotiation skills to resolve impasses, and proactively managing multiple portfolio investments. The role also involves evaluating new opportunities, processing mandates, conducting due diligence, and negotiating term sheets and other relevant documents.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an MBA or an equivalent qualification with a specialization in finance. A minimum of 4-8 years of working experience in finance is required, with a proven track record in supporting the origination process, structuring, and closing investments. Preference will be given to candidates with investment experience in the financial sector. Strong financial and credit skills are essential, along with the demonstrated ability to structure various financial instruments, including both debt and equity. Candidates should also exhibit strong client relationship skills, a track record of effectively addressing clients' needs, and the ability to work successfully in multicultural teams across boundaries. Excellent interpersonal skills and the capacity to interact effectively with clients and colleagues from diverse cultural backgrounds are crucial. A high level of motivation and commitment to ethical standards, as well as a genuine dedication to sustainable development, are also required.
Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes an MBA or an equivalent qualification with a specialization in finance. This educational foundation is essential for understanding the complexities of financial markets and investment strategies, which are critical for the role.
Experience:
The level of experience needed for this position is at least 4-8 years in the finance sector, with a strong preference for candidates who have a proven track record in investment roles, particularly within the financial sector. This experience should encompass supporting the origination process, structuring, and closing investments, demonstrating a solid understanding of financial instruments and market dynamics.
Languages:
Proficiency in English is mandatory for this position, as it is the primary language of communication within the organization. Additionally, knowledge of Spanish or Portuguese is preferred, as these languages are beneficial for engaging with clients and stakeholders in the LAC region.
Additional Notes:
This position is a local recruitment opportunity with a term duration of 3 years. The World Bank Group offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a retirement plan, medical, life, and disability insurance, as well as paid leave, including parental leave. Reasonable accommodations are provided for individuals with disabilities. The organization is committed to being an equal opportunity and inclusive employer, ensuring that there is no discrimination based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.
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