Senior Investment Officer, Financial Institutions – GG

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.

Private sector financial development is essential to the promotion of successful and sustainable economies in low and middle-income countries around the world. Sound and efficient financial markets can ensure that resources are allocated where they are most productive, assisting job creation and spurring economic growth. IFC’s goal is to prioritize investment in the financial sector because it promotes development in all other sectors.

The Financial Institution Group (FIG) is one of IFC’s key Departments responsible for a significant portion of IFC’s business volume, profitability, and development reach, approximately 40%. FIG engages in a wide range of sub-sectors including Microfinance, SME, Gender, Climate, Insurance, Capital Markets, Housing, Distressed Assets, and other areas.

The FIG’s Latin America and the Caribbean team (FIG LAC) is based across the LAC region with main hubs and locations in Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, and Sao Paulo. The team members work on both new business development and processing, and portfolio management across the region.

FIG LAC Regional Industry Team is seeking a Senior Investment Officer with significant market and industry experience in the Andean Region to help grow and develop its business and oversee portfolio in LAC. The position will be based in Lima, Peru.  

 

Roles and Responsibilities

•  Demonstrate a thorough understanding of banking, financial institutions, and related industry knowledge

•  Develop investment promotion strategies in the country, including targeting potential investors and promoting IFC’s products and services proactively

•  Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, banking and multilateral partners and government officials to develop specific investment opportunities

•  Evaluate, structure, negotiate, and close new transactions, portfolio restructurings, rescheduling, capital increases, equity sales, as necessary, with a strong focus on credit and asset quality (include processing mandates, due diligence, negotiating term sheets and other documentation, syndications, and board approval)

•  Provide support to regional industry and portfolio teams in processing and supervising regionally managed projects

•  Provide supervision and support to more junior staff, managing and coordinating projects and work program of the team across the regional hub

•  Work with the FIG country team, country, and industry managers to formulate a FIG strategy for the country and the region

•  Monitor portfolio performance and recommend follow up and proactive support to enhance the investee company’s value/ franchise

•  Provide leadership and support in the development of the Financial Institutions Group’s knowledge management strategy, and assist in execution of this strategy

•  Coordinate closely with social, environmental, advisory, and technical assistance colleagues in order to champion IFC’s value to our clients’ businesses, find pragmatic solutions to the specific sector challenges, and achieve sustainable development impact

•  Take responsibility for supervision of one or more investments in the financial industry sector, with particular focus on problem/restructuring situations

•  Mentor and coach less-experienced investment staff and help build talent and grow skill base of staff

•  Assist in other project or strategy related activities as the need may arise

 

Selection Criteria

•  Master’s degree in finance, economics, or other related areas

•  9+ years of experience in banking and finance, with evidence of growing expertise in banking, financial institutions, and finance related disciplines

•  Strong financial and credit skills; demonstrated ability to structure a variety of complex financial instruments (debt and equity)

•  Ability to interact directly and independently with the senior management of potential clients, of financial and technical partners as well as senior government officials

•  Good management skills with proven track record of success in developing client relationships and execution of client engagements

•  Knowledge and Experience in International Economic Development Arena and commitment to sustainable development

•  Excellent business judgment and strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify issues and present creative, practical solutions

•  Great team player, able to mentor and train more junior staff

•  Capacity to deal with conflicting priorities and deliver high quality work on schedule; facility to work successfully in multicultural teams and across boundaries

•  Excellent oral and written presentation skills in English, Spanish and/or Portuguese are required.

•  Knowledge of the Peruvian financial markets system.

 

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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