(Associate) Investment Officer, Infrastructure

Job Posting Organization:
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is a member of the World Bank Group, which is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries. Established to focus on the private sector in emerging markets, IFC operates in over 100 countries and has committed a record $71.7 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries in fiscal year 202

• The organization aims to create markets and opportunities, leveraging private sector solutions to help end poverty and promote sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, the World Bank Group collaborates with public and private sector partners to address global challenges through innovative projects and data-driven solutions. For more information, visit www.ifc.org.

Job Overview:
The Associate Investment Officer position within IFC’s Infrastructure Department for Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) is designed to support the origination, structuring, execution, and supervision of infrastructure investments across key sectors such as energy, transport, water and waste, municipal infrastructure, and telecommunications. The selected candidate will play a crucial role in identifying business opportunities and contributing to the structuring and execution of investment transactions, which may include project finance, corporate finance, equity, mezzanine, and hybrid instruments. This role will primarily focus on infrastructure projects in Peru, Ecuador, and Bolivia, requiring strong financial modeling capabilities and the ability to analyze complex financial information. Proficiency in Excel is essential, and fluency in both English and Spanish is required, with Portuguese considered an advantage. The split grade level (GF1 or GF2) will be determined based on the candidate’s transaction experience, structuring expertise, and demonstrated ability to independently manage transaction workstreams.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The specific responsibilities of the Associate Investment Officer include, but are not limited to: contributing to the origination, evaluation, structuring, negotiation, and execution of infrastructure investment transactions across debt, equity, and hybrid instruments while working as part of multidisciplinary transaction teams; conducting financial, operational, market, and integrity due diligence; building complex financial models from scratch, including scenario and sensitivity analysis; providing quality control over analytical work prepared by analysts; preparing high-quality internal documentation such as Concept Notes, investment review materials, credit assessments, and other committee documentation; drafting and presenting early-stage investment opportunity memos for management discussion; supporting or independently managing straightforward transactions through approval and closing; actively managing and/or supporting supervision of portfolio investments; undertaking sector mapping and market research to identify pipeline opportunities; contributing to country and sector strategy inputs, pitchbooks, and marketing materials; coordinating closely with Environmental & Social, Legal, Risk, Treasury, and technical specialists; and supporting relationship management with clients, sponsors, commercial banks, development finance institutions, multilateral partners, and relevant public sector stakeholders.

Required Qualifications:
The required qualifications for the Associate Investment Officer position include a Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field relevant to infrastructure investment or sector specialization. Candidates should have 4–8 years of relevant professional experience in project finance, infrastructure finance, private equity, investment banking, commercial banking, or a related field involving financial structuring and transaction execution. Demonstrated expertise in financial statement analysis and advanced financial modeling is essential, including the ability to build models from scratch and perform scenario and sensitivity analysis. Candidates must also have a proven ability to analyze complex financial and operational information, form sound investment judgments, and clearly articulate conclusions. Strong written and presentation skills are necessary, as well as experience working on infrastructure transactions in Latin America and the Caribbean, particularly in Peru, Ecuador, and/or Bolivia.

Educational Background:
Candidates must possess a Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field that is relevant to infrastructure investment or sector specialization. This educational background is crucial for understanding the complexities of infrastructure finance and investment.

Experience:
The position requires 4–8 years of relevant professional experience in areas such as project finance, infrastructure finance, private equity, investment banking, or commercial banking. Candidates should have experience involving financial structuring and transaction execution, demonstrating their capability to manage complex financial transactions effectively.

Languages:
Fluency in English and Spanish is mandatory for this position, both written and verbal. Proficiency in Portuguese is considered a good to have, enhancing the candidate's ability to engage with a broader range of stakeholders in the region.

Additional Notes:
This position is a local recruitment opportunity with a term duration of 3 years. The role is classified under grade GF, with the specific grade level (GF1 or GF2) determined based on the candidate’s experience and expertise. 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 being an equal opportunity and inclusive employer, ensuring that all individuals are treated fairly and without discrimination based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.