Financial Analyst – agribusiness expert

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 Treasury Client Solutions Department provides IFC’s clients with innovative forms of local currency financing with a focus on the development of domestic debt markets to help increase the capacity for long-term local currency investment. The group has global responsibility for derivative transactions (cross currency swaps, interest rate swaps, currency forwards, and Eurodollar futures), structured products (securitizations, covered bonds, credit guarantees, risk participations, structured debt funds and similar structures), and debt capital markets including IFC’s own local currency bond issuances.

IFC is conducting a search for a Financial Analyst to join the Treasury Client Solutions Department in Washington DC focusing on Latin America and the Caribbean. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team of fixed-income professionals, contribute to IFC’s strategic priorities and facilitate innovative transactions across a variety of structures, asset classes, sectors and markets in the region.

The position will be based in Washington DC.

Duties and Accountabilities:
•  Contribute to the structuring and pricing of structured finance transactions;
•  Contribute to the structuring of hedging and funding transactions through derivatives and capital markets instruments, and support traders in the execution of hedging transactions;
•  Contribute to structuring and execution of IFC’s local currency bond issuances, by providing analytical and transactional support;
•  Build and adapt financial models associated with the structuring and pricing of transactions;
•  Conduct market research in local and international debt capital markets;
•  Contribute to business development and the marketing of treasury products to clients;
•  Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including international investment banks, local banks, capital market firms, investors, and regulators;
•  Provide analytics for investment committees and prepare memos for internal approvals;
•  Participate in negotiations and travel as required.

Selection Criteria

•  Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Business or Engineering with 2 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
•  At least 2 years finance experience, preferably in fixed income (including derivatives) and/or structured finance (securitizations, credit guarantees, risk participations, structured debt funds and similar structures), within an investment bank, rating agency, or other capital-markets related entity
•  Ability to multi-task and to pay attention to detail under tight deadlines and strong oral and written communication skills
•  Experience in emerging markets and/or familiarity with IFC’s investment process would be a plus; Focus on Latin America and/or Caribbean markets is an advantage
•  Highly motivated, results-oriented self-starter with proven capacity for teamwork;
•  Strong data analysis and financial modeling skills and Advanced knowledge of Excel, Bloomberg or Reuters is a plus
•  Fluency in English is a must. Additional language skills including Spanish/Portuguese would be 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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