Senior Investment Officer – 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. For more information, visit www.ifc.org.

Within IFC, support for the development and expansion of financing and advisory solutions across a wide range of sectors is one of IFC’s key strategic priorities. The Global Manufacturing, Agribusiness & Forestry (MAF) and Global Health, Education & Services Departments (HES) work closely with IFC’s regional industry teams to finance and provide technical guidance to companies in the manufacturing, agribusiness, services, and health & education sectors from IFC’s own balance sheet and through mobilization of other capital.

The Equity Team (CMGEQ) is part of both the Global MAF and HES Departments and operates in close collaboration with regional industry teams and regional departments to:  (i) formulate IFC’s strategies for investing equity and mezzanine financing across the MAF and HES sectors; (ii) engage in business development; (iii) structure and execute transactions, including equity mobilization; (iv) manage assets from origination until exit; and (v) lead knowledge management on equity and mezzanine investing.

IFC is seeking a Senior Investment Officer for CMGEQ based in Asia.  The selected candidate will provide leadership and expertise to IFC’s equity & mezzanine business in one or two regions.  This role requires strong and demonstrated technical skills in structuring, negotiating, and executing equity and mezzanine transactions, as well as asset management, leadership, and interpersonal skills.  The Senior Investment Officer will report to the Regional Equity Lead for Asia – MAF and HES, and will also have a significant role in setting equity strategies, day-to-day investment operations, business growth, and portfolio management.

 

Duties and Accountabilities:
The role and responsibilities of the Senior Investment Officer will include, but will not be limited to:

New Business
•  Responsible for coordinating and providing substantive input to the development of equity strategies and investment themes to target and grow IFC’s equity & mezzanine business based on its current equity portfolio, trends in countries and sectors, and IFC strategies (corporate, industry, and country), under the overall direction of the Global Equity Head.
•  Participate in and lead equity & mezzanine business development activities in the region, in line with investment themes and in coordination with regional industry teams. 
•  Lead and/or provide expertise and guidance to teams executing equity and mezzanine investments. 
•  Reinforce quality standards and set return and profitability targets for transactions and overall portfolio 

Asset Management
•  Take leadership and responsibility for high value/complex equity and mezzanine investments, and in particular exit strategy formulation in the region, working closely with deal teams and the regional industry leadership. 
•  Ensure IFC delivers value creation at investee companies. 
•  Provide expertise and guidance to teams managing smaller equity investments in the regional equity portfolio. 
•  Support deal teams and regional industry management to devise and execute equity sales, ensuring consistency with portfolio strategy. 
•  Work with deal teams and regional industry management to identify, appoint, and support IFC’s nominee directors to the boards of IFC investee companies. 

Leadership and Knowledge Sharing
•  Engage in mentoring and coaching of junior staff, provide on-the-job learning opportunities, and ensure efficient and effective use of resources. 
•  Ensure quality control of work products. 
•  Contribute to IFC’s repository of industry specific and equity/mezzanine product know-how, lessons learned, and other tools for better and more efficient decision-making.
•  Promote an equity culture and provide guidance and mentoring to junior staff. Participate in delivery of equity and mezzanine trainings. 
•  Support a comprehensive program for increasing the knowledge and learning of equity & mezzanine investments execution and asset management, including monitoring of investment pipeline and analysis of portfolio performance.
•  Disseminate CMGEQ’s equity culture and lessons learned.

 

Selection Criteria

•  A master’s degree or equivalent professional qualification in finance or business.
•  Minimum of 10 years of relevant work, much of which should have involved equity/mezzanine investments, ideally most of which in minority investments in emerging markets.
•  Experience in, and market/technical knowledge of, MAF and HES sectors.
•  Significant experience in sourcing, negotiating, and executing equity & mezzanine transactions. Deal experience in the region a plus. 
•  Strong network of contacts among companies in MAF and HES sectors, private equity, and institutional investors.
•  Strong “deal sense” based on a demonstrated track record in executing, managing, and exiting equity & mezzanine investments.
•  Excellent interpersonal skills and openness to feedback. 
•  Recognized as a team player, strategic thinker, and thought leader. 
•  Strong written and verbal communications skills. Fluency in English essential; Fluency in other Asian languages is a plus.
•  Ability to collaborate closely with the World Bank and other development finance institutions, commercial financial institutions, and institutional investors. 
•  Ability to deliver high-quality work within deadlines and to meet team objectives. 
•  Willingness and ability to travel and work across time zones.
•  Ability to develop innovative solutions and challenge the status quo to build the business. 
•  Sound business judgment and demonstrated ability to deliver results under stressful timelines and environment. 
•  Commitment to the World Bank Group and IFC’s mission, strategy, and values.

 

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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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