Associate Financial Officer

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 Treasury Valuation and Analysis is seeking a dynamic and motivated Associate Financial Officer to provide Treasury and Mobilization’s Middle Office support. The ideal candidate will support the market data activities performed by the unit. In addition, the Associate Financial Officer will support data analytics work benefiting the valuation and performance functions of the unit as well as other teams outside the unit.

Duties and Accountabilities 

To review the availability of relevant market data for the fair valuation of transactions; 

• Proactively collaborate with other stream/departments to maintain a high-level understanding of the overall market data flow and its impacts on upstream and downstream processes, including implications for valuations, performance measurement and risk assessments.
• Get involved in project development and implementation by working closely with related teams to ensure the timely and successful completion of initiatives, while proactively addressing any challenges that arise.
• Validate, troubleshoot and resolve issues;
• Oversees the daily market data downloads, perform validation, troubleshoot errors, maintain manual curves;
• Address inquiries and challenges from Front Office, Treasury Risk and the Controller’s departments with what relates to Market Data.
• Ability to create and deploy AI tools and machine learning techniques to enhance and optimise processes would be a plus.
• Utilize systems such as Summit and Murex for data extraction and analysis;
• Ability to design, develop, and maintain web applications using Python, Django, Flask, JavaScript, HTML, and related technologies would be beneficial as well;
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and deliver technical solutions;
• Ensure data integrity and security across all analytical processes;
• Utilize Linux-like systems for various development and operational tasks;
• Prepare and maintain documentation of individual and group work;
• Implement efficiency improving utilities and applications;
• Provide ad-hoc analysis and reporting to clients;
• Keep abreast of the industry’s standard processes and technologies used;
• Assist in additional projects as needed within TVA.

Selection Criteria

• MS or MBA Degree in a relevant field (Finance, Business, Engineering, or another quantitative subject area) with at least 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Proven experience as a Data Analyst or in a similar analytical role.
• Expertise in programming with Python is most preferred. Experience with other programming languages is desired but not mandatory.
• Experience with web development tools (Django, Flask, HTML, Javascript, CSS) is highly desired.
• Hands-on experience in designing, maintaining and optimizing SQL-based databases.
• Familiarity with data reporting and visualization tools like PowerBI.
• Understanding of cloud computing platforms such as AWS or Azure.
• Experience in finance and investments such as fixed income product and valuation methodologies as well as related interest rate models, market or credit Risk and model validation;
• Knowledge of fixed income mathematics, derivatives and information technology.
• Experience with Treasury products (e.g. Bond, Swap, Swaption, etc.) market data and valuation process.
• Working technical knowledge of financial models and supporting systems.
• Knowledge of Risk measurement, assessments, and controls.
• Ability to tackle and work-out challenges and find solutions for multiple collaborators.
• Ability to investigate and troubleshoot issues in any of the valuation components and refer resolution to the appropriate component owner.
• High degree of motivation to improve productivity and efficiency using computer systems including Linux-based operating systems.
• Careful attention to details and reliability of the output.
• Excellent communication skills to explain the logic behind the analysis and ability to collaborate broadly.
• Dedication to the daily production of accurate reports.
• Knowledge of Numerix, Bloomberg, Reuters, Summit and/or Murex will be a strong advantage.
• Proven track record leading projects and delivering against deadlines.

Source: https://worldbankgroup.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?id=28592&site=1