Investment Officer

• Undertake due diligence of potential PE fund investments in Africa; participate in the structuring, negotiating and execution of investments;
• Coordinate with internal IFC stakeholders, including: Legal; Risk; Environment, Social & Governance; Impact Assessment; and Macroeconomics teams – to analyze proposed investments, ensure compliance with IFC standards and determine whether to recommend an investment for IFC;
• Prepare investment review materials and presentations, and make recommendations to IFC management and investment decision making bodies on proposed investments to obtain investment approval;
• Negotiate terms and legal documentation for fund investments;
• Review existing fund investments and investee companies and prepare portfolio supervision reports, including relevant performance analyses and strategy and manager assessments;
• Track and monitor compliance matters for fund investments and propose courses of action in the event of non-compliance;
• Analyze macroeconomic data, corporate financial data and other industry information to identify and monitor issues that may affect IFC’s investments and recommend actions where necessary;
• Develop an understanding of the target countries in Africa, provide market intelligence, and develop strong business networks;
• Conduct market studies and help develop a pipeline of potential fund investments across IFC initiatives; perform research to determine the level of activity and attractiveness of fund opportunities, define future trends, and identify best of breed managers;
• Communicate IFC’s strategy for funds and its rationale for engaging in specific transactions

• MBA preferred; additional qualification (e.g. CFA) beneficial;
• Minimum of 5-6 years relevant work experience, preferably in a private equity firm or as a fund investor;
• Knowledge of the PE market in Africa and emerging markets;
• High professional integrity and sound business judgment and insight in identifying potential fund investments and fund manager partners;
• Ability to think independently, analyze problems, identify solutions, and work effectively on simultaneous projects under time pressure;
• High degree of initiative, flexibility, reliability, discretion and willingness to learn;
• Highly motivated and energetic, outstanding interpersonal skills, with a collegial and sharing work style;
• Comfortable working in a matrix organizational structure; ability to interact effectively with clients and colleagues from various cultural backgrounds; ability to work with people at all levels and demonstrate responsiveness and ability to work as part of a team;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and French;
• Ability and willingness to travel.

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