Operations Analyst (Data Scientist)

Job Posting Organization:
The job is posted by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), which is a member of the World Bank Group (WBG). The WBG is a unique partnership of five global institutions dedicated to ending poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development. Established with 189 member countries and over 120 offices worldwide, the WBG is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries. The IFC specifically focuses on the private sector in emerging markets, working in more than 100 countries to create markets and opportunities. In fiscal year 2025, IFC committed a record $71.7 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging private sector solutions to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet. For more information, visit their website at https://www.ifc.org.

Job Overview:
The Operations Analyst (scientist" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">Data Scientist) position is part of the Analytics, Reporting & Data Enablement (COMAR) division within the IFC's Operations Management Department (COM). This role is crucial for driving operational excellence by enhancing how investment operations are designed, managed, and delivered. The successful candidate will work within the Portfolio Intelligence (PI) team, which is a cross-divisional data science initiative that collaborates on innovative AI and Machine Learning solutions. The position requires a deep understanding of IFC’s Investment Operations business processes and data to deliver innovative solutions that enhance decision-making quality. The candidate will partner with various stakeholders to translate complex business problems into impactful data science solutions, ensuring that business functions are data-driven. The role also involves managing multiple projects, collaborating with IT for technology and data engineering, and maintaining adherence to data governance policies.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Key responsibilities for the Operations Analyst (Data Scientist) include: gaining a deep understanding of IFC’s Investment Operations business processes and data; partnering with business and technical stakeholders to translate business problems into data science solutions; recommending and pursuing data science solutions to discover business insights; collaborating with data engineers and business users throughout the data science lifecycle; leveraging structured and unstructured data to derive insights; communicating complex analytical work to various stakeholders; maintaining expertise in emerging data science techniques; managing multiple concurrent projects; collaborating with IT for technology and data engineering; and ensuring adherence to data governance policies.

Required Qualifications:
The position requires a Master's degree from an accredited college/university in fields such as Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Statistics, Economics, Information Systems, or a related field. Additionally, a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in building data science solutions for investment operations or asset management topics is required, ideally in the private sector. Candidates should demonstrate an understanding of financial concepts and the application of data science in financial or investment operations domains. Strong analytical skills are essential, along with knowledge of scripting and programming in Python, R, and SQL. Familiarity with cloud technologies, particularly Azure and AWS, is preferred, as is a commitment to data privacy and compliance standards.

Educational Background:
Candidates must possess a Master's degree from an accredited institution in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Statistics, Economics, or Information Systems. This educational background is crucial for understanding the complex data science solutions required for the role.

Experience:
The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of relevant experience in building data science solutions, particularly in the context of investment operations or asset management. This experience should ideally be gained in the private sector, where the application of data science to financial concepts is critical.

Languages:
Strong written and spoken communication skills in English are mandatory for this position. The ability to clearly articulate ideas, issues, and solutions is essential. While English is the primary language required, knowledge of additional languages may be considered beneficial but is not explicitly stated as a requirement.

Additional Notes:
This position is a local recruitment role with a term duration of 3 years. 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 there is no discrimination based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. The work environment is fast-paced and internationally diverse, requiring strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to ethical standards.