Investment Analyst - req31059

Investment Analyst

Job #: req31059

Organization: IFC

Sector: Investment

Grade: GE

Term Duration: 3 years 0 months

Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment

Location: Karachi,Pakistan

Required Language(s): English

Preferred Language(s): Urdu

Closing Date: 1/21/2025 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC

Description

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.

The IFC 3.0 strategy aims to stimulate more investment activity across emerging markets, especially in Low Income Countries (LICs) and Fragile and Conflict affected States (FCS). This strategy aims to create new opportunities for private investments in riskier markets and sectors by proactively working “upstream” to create, deepen, and expand markets and design and develop potential investment projects. Achieving these growth and impact ambitions at scale requires a different approach to business development, deal sourcing, and client support that relies on 1) a broader product offering to engage earlier in the project cycle and secure opportunities; 2) a greater focus on preparing clients in nascent markets and sectors for investment; 3) a greater focus on value addition and risk management of portfolio investment clients to enhance their performance; and 4) a longer time horizon and a more patient, longer-term perspective.

To support this approach, IFC is seeking an Investment Analyst to support Upstream and Advisory work in the MCT region with the Manufacturing, Agribusiness & Services (MAS) department. The Investment Analyst will support the development of high-quality Upstream and Advisory pipeline through research, analytical and operational work.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Support the identification and assessment of Upstream & Advisory and Investment opportunities based on country and sector strategies and market creation potential.
• Conduct market mapping, comparator sector analysis, and company financial projections/models. Analyze historical and projected financial statements of companies within the sector to support informed decision making.
• Extract data from internal and external databases, interpret, analyze, and tailor presentation of data for various audiences; update/maintain information in relevant databases.
• Review, screen and prepare relevant business documents, presentations, and reports.
• Support the Upstream Advisory team with overall project management, planning and monitoring of deliverables to ensure timely and quality delivery of the work program.
• Prepare documentation for IFC internal processes.
• Assist with overall portfolio management, planning and monitoring of results and deliverables to ensure timely and quality delivery of the work program.
• Work closely with the IFC Investment Services team across countries in the MCT region to contribute to the development of early-stage project collaborations and co-developments; feasibility studies; and/or pilot projects that lead to investment opportunities in the MAS sectors.
• Help prepare project supervision and donor reports, including M&E reports and the required back-up data which confirms the reported results and achievements.
  
  

Selection Criteria

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Agribusiness, International Relations, Engineering, or other relevant field. MBA or Masters degree preferred.
• At least 3 years work experience in banking, consulting or another fast-paced, analytical, knowledge-based work environment.
• Attention to detail and quality, thoughtful scenario analysis, and diligence in the quality of one’s own work.
• Genuine commitment to development, the World Bank Group and IFC's mission, strategy, and values.
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills including corporate/project finance.
• Ability to develop complex financial models.
• Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, and database skills.
• Ability to thrive under pressure and function effectively in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines, while working on multiple projects.
• Excellent teamwork skills, ability to take initiative and work across organizational boundaries.
• Ability to build relationships with counterparties (internal and external) to exchange information required for internal processes.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills in English and Urdu and fluency in another MCT language would be an added advantage.
  
  

World Bank Group Core Competencies

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.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.

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