Operations Analyst – GE  

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 Regional Country Office in Sao Paulo, Brazil (CLASP), as part of IFC’s Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) Department, plays a central role in the functioning of IFC’s matrix organization to bring regional information and perspective to IFC decision making. CLASP is responsible for: (a) leading the formulation of IFC’s regional strategy; (b) monitoring and communicating IFC’s project pipeline, portfolio performance and strategy implementation in the country; (c) monitoring political, macro-economic, sectoral and financial market developments, and keeping senior management informed of these developments and potential impact on IFC’s activities and strategies; (d) maintaining dialogue with the government, locally based stakeholders, and other parts of the World Bank group, and (e) coordinating IS/AS program in collaboration with Regional Industry Departments.

To fulfill this role, CLASP is seeking for an Operations Analyst to be based in Sao Paulo, Brazil and who will report directly to IFC Brazil Country Manager. The candidate must be a self-starter, capable of taking initiative to cover a range of tasks, able to thrive in a small, entrepreneurial team/environment and be able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Duties and Accountabilities

• Support the Country Manager in the review and development of a comprehensive IFC strategy for Brazil region; including providing the economic context of IFC’s activities as needed. A key skill for this role is to help “translate” the macroeconomic context/assessment into the regional/country operational strategy.

• Participate in corporate initiatives that are leading by the Brazil Country Office.

• Act as a local focal point for the Country Manager, working closely with operational staff and liaising with the Regional Strategy Team to ensure adequate support to Operations on the economic front, at the project and strategic level.

• Together with Regional management, prepare IFC inputs to WBG initiatives, including the Systematic Country Diagnostics, Country Partnership Frameworks, progress reports and other joint initiatives.

• Participate in all other aspects of IFC’s investment and advisory project processing cycle (business development, project development, due diligence, etc.). Such participation includes revisions to relevant sections of Concept Notes 9such as additionality and development impact), integrity Due Diligence and Board papers for investment project approval (macro-economy and country context).

• Support the development of documents reflecting IFC’s activity in Brazil region, providing inputs on pipelines, opportunities, events, trends and risks for management briefs, reports, presentations, and country economic updates..

• Conduct analysis and research support across sectors and regions to prepare communication materials (i.e pitchbooks and proposals to clients) as necessary.

• Follow up on industry teams in order to develop new business opportunities in areas where IFC can play relevant role.

• Monitor and update pipeline of current and upcoming projects and update to management as needed.

• Establish and maintain quality client relationships.

• Contribute to and share knowledge on major new corporate initiatives relevant for the country

• Other tasks that may arise in the day-to-day coordination of activities

Selection Criteria

• Bachelor degree in Economics, Public Policy or other relevant graduate degree

• At least two years of relevant full-time professional experience, preferably in an international environment. Consulting will be a plus

• Experience in and strong knowledge of the economic context and challenges of countries

• Familiarity with IFC’s or similar Development Finance Institutions’ areas of focus and relevant experience in country context

• Demonstrated quantitative, financial analysis and modeling skills

• Write in a logical and comprehensive, yet concise manner

• Demonstrates active listening skills by being attentive and listening to others in order to identify client and stakeholder needs

• Team player with good problem solving and analytical skills, with an ability to execute tasks timely and effectively

• Ability to manage and complete multiple projects simultaneously and to meet deadlines under high pressure

• Utilize graphics and tables to effectively and creatively present data. Advanced user level proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, Word is a must

• Distill and summarize large amounts of information from various sources to prepare business documents and presentations

• Strong command over English (written and verbal) and Portuguese is a must

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.

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