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 in developing countries. In fiscal year 2023, IFC committed a record US$43.7 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity as economies grapple with the impacts of global compounding crises. For more information, visit  www.ifc.org

The Manufacturing, Agribusiness and Services (MAS) sector team is recruiting an Extended Term Consultant (ETC) working in an Investment Analyst (IA) role in Karachi, Pakistan and/or Amman, Jordan to work closely with IFC’s Investment Officers, who are responsible for the origination, structuring, negotiation, and subsequent supervision of the Corporation’s investment projects in the Central Asia, Türkiye, Middle East, Pakistan and Afghanistan (MCT) regional group.  The IA will help identify new projects and assist Investment Officers in originating and executing transactions and portfolio monitoring/asset management.

Duties & Accountabilities:

 
•  Conduct industry and market research to assist in IFC’s business development efforts.
•  Prepare presentations and other documentation as contributions to IFC’s internal reporting and external communication, marketing, and outreach
•  Prepare concise briefs and analysis for MAS, specialist departments and ultimately senior management
•  Conduct mapping to assess business opportunities for IFC
•  Identify data collection needs to support the assessment of a given investment in all areas including not only financial and market information but also integrity due diligence, development impact and relevant ES&G matters.
•  Extract lessons of IFC’s earlier investments or advisory mandates and other evaluative work as relevant to provide input to the structuring of new transactions or monitoring of existing transactions
•  Build and maintain financial models, including financial projections
•  Analyze historical financial statements and prepare reports on the financial health and viability of a given company of project
•  Analyze financial projections and report on viability
•  Monitor and analyze IFC portfolio companies and prepare regular portfolio reports, including compliance with project agreements and assessing covenant compliance.

Selection Criteria

•  At least a bachelor’s level degree, preferably in business, finance, economics, or relevant field;
•  At least 2 years work experience in a financial institution, particularly in investment projects (in lieu of this and the previous requirement, a master’s degree in business, finance or related field can be considered);
•  Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills in English (fluency in another MCT language will be a plus);
•  Ability to develop complex financial models (normally in excel);
•  Ability to conduct company financial statement analysis;
•  Proven aptitude in the following areas:  accounting, finance, financial modeling, DCF, scenario analysis, and comparable company analysis.
•  Ability to conduct market and industry research and analysis including market conditions and gaps;
•  Ability to write and speak clearly in a logical, comprehensive yet concise manner;
•  Proven attention to detail;
•  Ability to analyze, distill and summarize large amounts of information and then synthesize, including in areas such as debt pricing benchmarks and equity trading comparables;
•  Ability to actively listen as proven by being attentive and listening to others to identify client and stakeholder needs;
•  Ability to utilize graphics and tables to effectively and creatively present data;
•  Understanding of financial markets;
•  Understanding of relevant MAS sectors;
•  Understanding of corporate and project finance;
•  Ability to manage and complete multiple projects/tasks simultaneously and to meet deadlines under pressure;
•  Basic understanding of how specific investments in different MAS industries impact economic, market, and social development;
•  Highly motivated, committed to highest ethical standard, ability to work successfully in multicultural teams and across boundaries; and
•  Keen interest in development finance and multicultural environments.

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