Investment Analyst

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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’s Advisory Services in Public Private Partnerships (C3P) is focused on assisting governments to develop and bring to market public-private partnerships primarily in infrastructure and social sectors.  In Brazil, among other initiatives, C3P has a partnership with the Brazilian Development Bank (Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento Economico e Social – BNDES) and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) (the Private Sector Partnership Program – PSP Program) to jointly develop such projects. The Department is now seeking to recruit an Investment Analyst to join the team based in São Paulo, Brazil, who will report to the head of the PSP Program.  

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The analyst’s work will involve contributing to the marketing activities and the execution of advisory mandates in Brazil, which involves frequent travel throughout the country. These will include but are not limited to:

Contribute to the Team’s origination and marketing activities:

• Assist in the identification of potential new mandates through country, industry and market research.
• Assist in the preparation of presentations to current and potential clients.
• Assist in the preparation of proposals for new mandates and mandate letters.

Contribute to the Team’s project execution activities, including among others:

• Develop financial analysis and models to assess the financial feasibility of projects.
• Provide support in the selection of consultants, including drafting consultant terms of reference, requests for proposals and applications for funding for consultant costs.
• Participate in due diligences.
• Participate in meetings with government clients and investors.
• Prepare reports and presentations about the Program when needed.
• Assist in drafting project information memorandums, strategic options reports, bidding and transaction documents, etc.
• Perform duties as requested by senior members of the team.
• Prepare presentations and reports as requested by Senior Management.
• Undertake research as required.

Contribute to the Team’s administrative internal activities:

• Assist in the preparation of all necessary documentation to comply with any applicable internal WBG policy.
• Assist in all PSP Facility reporting activities.

Selection Criteria

• Bachelor Degree in a business-related area such as Economics, Engineering, Business Administration or Accounting with specialization in finance is required.
• Minimum of two years experience.
• Previous experiences in infrastructure sector and/or financial advising are desirable.
• Financial modelling skills are desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills and sound business judgment to identify issues and present creative and practical solutions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.
• Facility to work successfully in multicultural teams and across boundaries.
• Demonstrated teamwork skills.

Source: https://worldbankgroup.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?id=29682&site=1

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