Investment Analyst – Karachi (1 Position)
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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.
IFC has embarked on an ambitious new growth strategy (IFC 3.0) to stimulate more investment activity. This strategy calls for generating unique opportunities by proactively working “Upstream” to create, deepen, and expand markets and to imagine, design, and implement investment projects. It requires taking a systematic approach to understanding the regulatory and sector bottlenecks that prevent the flow of private capital into productive investment in our member countries and addressing these bottlenecks through World Bank Group engagement on policy reforms and programmatic interventions at the country and sector level. This strategy also calls for working with Governments and World Bank colleagues to first seek private sector solutions to address development challenges – where such solutions are advisable and can be effective – and reserve public financing for projects only when other options are suboptimal. This approach is called the “Cascade”.
IFC’s Infrastructure Department is looking to hire an Investment Analyst to join IFC’s infrastructure investment team, which primarily covers the MCT Region (Middle East, Central Asia, Turkey, Afghanistan, and Pakistan). The position is based in Karachi, Pakistan, to support its business needs throughout the region. Investment Analysts work closely with IFC’s Investment Officers, who are responsible for the design, negotiation, structuring, and subsequent supervision of the Corporation’s investment projects. Investment Analysts help identify new projects and assist Investment Officers in executing deals, advising private companies on restructuring, and using new financial instruments (e.g., risk management tools). They also assist Investment Officers in the regular, periodic supervision of IFC’s debt and equity investments, including the preparation, evaluation, and execution of, amongst others, (i) waivers and amendments; (ii) debt rescheduling and/or restructuring transactions; and (iii) equity sales.
Roles and Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Create and analyze financial models
• Review and analyze historical and projected financial statements
• Conduct industry and market research and assist in IFC’s business development efforts
• Elaborate pitchbooks and proposals for clients
• Review company information and prepare reports on periodic financial statements, project progress reports, and other information submitted by clients;
• Prepare documentation for IFC internal processes
• Participate in investment negotiations; and
• Participate in the active monitoring of investments in portfolio companies, including monitoring of compliance with IFC financial, environmental, insurance, and legal requirements
Selection Criteria
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• A bachelor’s or master’s degree from a renowned university (preferably with a specialization in Finance, Business, or Economics)
• Experience in a financial institution (2+ years) with a proven track record (international exposure desired)
• Prior experience in infrastructure-related projects is not required, but it will be a plus
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as sound business judgment to identify issues and present creative and practical solutions
• Facility to work successfully in multicultural teams and across boundaries
• Demonstrated quantitative, financial analysis, and modeling skills
• Demonstrated teamwork skills
• Proactive initiative taker
• Ability to manage and complete multiple projects/tasks simultaneously and to meet deadlines under pressure
• Keen interest in emerging markets
• Willingness and ability to travel on short notice as required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English are required; fluency in other languages, such as Urdu, is a plus
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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