Financial Officer

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Description

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• Oversee the implementation of the existing offerings of the IFC’s Capital Markets Postgraduate Program for emerging markets regulators at Georgetown and Paris-Dauphine Universities, ensuring consistency across both deliveries of the Program;
• Lead the design and implementation of advanced Capital Markets Programs targeting C-1 or C-2 leaders from regulatory bodies and oversee the development of the new implementation plans for the education initiatives post 2025;
• Manage the relationship with partners in the Capital Markets Postgraduate Program (the Milken Institute and Paris Europlace in particular) and contribute in the efforts to expand the pool of internship providers;
• Lead the recruitment and management of technical consultants or service providers needed for the education initiatives; and
• Lead the management of the IFC CMP alumni network by developing local country chapters and oversee the development of alumni related virtual and in-person workshops and events.

• Monitor and evaluate the development impact of projects undertaken to contribute to Capital Markets development in all regions;
• Conduct post-implementation review of project to ensure objectives are met and document lessons learned;
• Contribute to the development of fundraising pitches and proposals, and develop promotional documents (reports, press releases, impact reports, etc.) with input from the relevant business lines and Communication teams;
• Coordinate funding needs assessment of all the VPU advisory projects and work with the Partnership Team to ensure that these projects are properly funded;
• Conduct budget reporting by monitoring, analyzing, and reporting on program & projects’ actual expenses vs budget;
• Prepare regular donor reports and ensure compliance with donor and IFC agreements, including budget, measurement and evaluation results and success stories; and
• Coordinate the hiring of consultants and consulting firms and manage the relations with those involved in the project;

• As needed, participate in drafting the VPU strategic papers, presentations, Independent Evaluation Group reports, and other related requests that address Treasury’s value-addition towards the WBG strategic objectives around capital markets development and local currency financing; 
• Coordinate the VPU’s quarterly operational reports and, when needed, risk and control self-assessment process;
• Coordinate, as needed, the VPU’s contribution to clients’ surveys or other corporates’ requests; and
• Perform other tasks as required.

• An advanced degree in finance or economics and 8-12 years of professional experience in investment banking, financial markets capacity building and advisory services related to capital markets development;
• Strong understanding of the functioning of capital markets;
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including international investment banks, local banks, capital market firms, think tanks, investors, and regulators;
• Ability to provide training to colleagues and external clients;
• Experience in working with and leading discussions with countries’ senior officials required;
• Exceptional written and communication skills, including the ability to synthesize and communicate complex topics in a clear manner;
• High level of computer proficiency; 
• Fluency in English and French required, working knowledge of Spanish a plus.
• Superior project management skills, with ability to manage multiple deadlines and effectively coordinate with multiple institutions; 
• Outgoing, self-motivated and flexible, with a willingness to adapt to changing situations;
• Understanding of developing and emerging economies, including experience working in multicultural environment a plus; 
• Willingness to travel.

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