Investment Analyst, IFC, Cameroon
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Location:
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Salary:negotiable / YEAR
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Job type:FULL_TIME
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Posted:5 months ago
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Category:Budget and Accounting, Finance, Treasury and Investment
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Deadline:03/08/2024
JOB DESCRIPTION
ABOUT THE COMPANY:
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is the largest global development institution focused exclusively on the private sector in developing countries.
JOB SUMMARY
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. For more information, visit www.ifc.org.
IFC is looking to recruit an Investment Analyst for its Africa Infrastructure department. The department is responsible for sourcing, structuring, executing, and supervising pre-investment, investment and portfolio transactions in the core infrastructure sectors (power; transportation and logistics; telecoms, media and technology; utilities, municipal and environmental; and natural resources) across Africa. The position will be based in Douala, Cameroon, and the selected candidate will report to the Regional Industry Manager, Central Africa & Anglophone West Africa.
Duties and Accountabilities
• Analyze financial statements and prepare financial models.
• Conduct industry, market and company research.
• Prepare project- and sector-related documents for internal and external audiences.
• Participate in all aspects of IFC’s project processing cycle from project development, through investment to disbursement, with a strong focus on achieving bankable projects.
• Support business development across all infrastructure sectors.
• Support the supervision of existing portfolio investments in the Africa region.
• Coordinate closely with a range of industry and regional colleagues in IFC and the wider World Bank Group.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, global and regional private businesses, banking and multilateral partners and government officials to further develop infrastructure sectors and to develop specific investment opportunities.
Selection Criteria
• At least a Bachelor’s or equivalent university degree.
• 2-4 years’ experience in project and credit analysis with a major financial institution, consulting company or large corporation is a plus, although very strong candidates with limited prior experience will also be considered.
• Strong financial, analytical and modeling skills.
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills, ability to interact effectively with clients and colleagues from various cultural backgrounds.
• Local knowledge and experience of living and/or working in African markets is a plus.
• Team-player with excellent interpersonal skills, including verbal and written communication skills in the required languages stipulated above, and ability to interact effectively with clients and colleagues from various cultural backgrounds.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently across Africa.
• Genuine commitment to sustainable development and to IFC’s – and the wider World Bank Group’s – mission, strategy and values.
Selection Criteria
• At least a Bachelor’s or equivalent university degree.
• 2-4 years’ experience in project and credit analysis with a major financial institution, consulting company or large corporation is a plus, although very strong candidates with limited prior experience will also be considered.
• Strong financial, analytical and modeling skills.
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills, ability to interact effectively with clients and colleagues from various cultural backgrounds.
• Local knowledge and experience of living and/or working in African markets is a plus.
• Team-player with excellent interpersonal skills, including verbal and written communication skills in the required languages stipulated above, and ability to interact effectively with clients and colleagues from various cultural backgrounds.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently across Africa.
• Genuine commitment to sustainable development and to IFC’s – and the wider World Bank Group’s – mission, strategy and values.
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.
Learn more about working at the World Bank and IFC, including our values and inspiring stories.
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