Regional Industry Manager, FIG, Asia & Pacific

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 by encouraging private sector investment, IFC operates in over 100 countries worldwide. The organization leverages its capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries. In fiscal year 2025, IFC committed a record $71 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, demonstrating its commitment to mobilizing private capital and creating a world free of poverty on a livable planet. For more information about IFC's mission and operations, visit www.ifc.org.

Job Overview:
The Regional Industry Manager for the Financial Institutions Group (FIG) will play a pivotal role in leading business development, transaction processing, and portfolio management for FIG investment activities across several countries in the Asia Pacific region, including Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Timor Leste, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and the Pacific Islands. This position is based in Singapore and reports directly to the Regional Industry Director for FIG Asia Pacific. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies that align with the World Bank Group's Country Partnership Frameworks, focusing on high-impact projects that balance IFC's additionality, sustainable development impact, and financial risks and rewards. The role requires continuous coordination with various stakeholders within IFC and the World Bank Group to ensure effective delivery of investment programs and client satisfaction.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Regional Industry Manager include:

• Developing the strategy for IFC’s FIG in the region in collaboration with regional and industry management and relevant World Bank Group colleagues, focusing on key business goals for the FIG regional investment program.
• Coordinating with Upstream and Advisory services teams to implement the FIG strategy for Asia Pacific.
• Building and maintaining high-level relationships with clients, understanding sector trends, and leading multidisciplinary teams to convert leads into deals.
• Leading FIG business development efforts in the sub-region, ensuring high levels of client satisfaction and program delivery within impact and profitability targets.
• Actively managing profitability for the FIG business, ensuring strong revenue and net income generation for long-term sustainability.
• Assuming the Transaction Manager role, providing operational guidance to teams, and ensuring rigorous quality control on outputs.
• Collaborating with Regional Industry Managers in other departments to explore joint ventures and expand IFC’s business.
• Reporting on the profitability and development impact of the portfolio and optimizing the usage of economic capital.
• Monitoring the overall risk of the debt portfolio and ensuring timely reviews of active projects. 1
• Managing the entire equity portfolio, ensuring adherence to management plans and proposing candidates for board seats. 1
• Providing early warnings for assets at risk and maintaining close communication with relevant colleagues. 1
• Supervising compliance with IFC’s financial, environmental, legal, and other requirements. 1
• Leading and managing the unit to ensure a high-performing and motivated team. 1
• Mentoring and developing FIG staff in the sub-region.

Required Qualifications:
The required qualifications for the Regional Industry Manager position include:

• A Master's degree in business, finance, or a related field.
• A minimum of 12 years of relevant experience in the financial sector, demonstrating a strong sense of service to clients and a track record in developing client relationships and processing quality investments.
• Deep knowledge of capital markets and proven experience in sourcing and structuring complex investment transactions.
• The ability to think strategically, develop innovative solutions, and make sound decisions to advance IFC's business objectives.
• Sound knowledge of portfolio and asset management, with experience in supervising loans, equities, guarantees, and managing restructurings and recovery of impaired assets.
• Proven experience in managing and developing teams, along with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Meeting the World Bank Group-wide managerial competencies, including courage of convictions, leading teams for impact, influencing across boundaries, fostering openness to new ideas, and building talent for the future.

Educational Background:
Candidates must possess a Master's degree in business, finance, or an equivalent qualification that demonstrates a strong foundation in financial principles and practices relevant to the role.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience in the financial sector, with a strong emphasis on developing client relationships, processing quality investments, and managing complex investment transactions. Candidates should have a proven track record in portfolio management and asset supervision, as well as experience in leading teams and delivering high-quality work under tight deadlines.

Languages:
The mandatory language for this position is English. Proficiency in additional languages is preferred but not required, as the primary language of communication within the organization and with clients will be English.

Additional Notes:
This position is an international recruitment opportunity with a term duration of 4 years. The role is full-time and based in Singapore. The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan, medical, life and disability insurance, and paid leave, including parental leave. The organization is committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring equal opportunities for all employees regardless of gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.