(Associate) Investment Officer, Financial Services Solutions & Impact

Job #:
req38046

Organization:
IFC

Sector:
Financial Sector

Grade:
GF

Term Duration:
4 years 0 months

Recruitment Type:
International Recruitment

Location:
Washington, DC,United States

Required Language(s):
English

Preferred Language(s):

Closing Date:
9/11/2026 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC

Description

This position is a part of the Japanese recruitment mission.

Financial Services Sector II Department:

Prosperity VPU's Financial Services Sector is comprised of two directorates: FSS I and FSS II. FSS II covers several areas including Banking, Insurance, Housing, SME and Sustainability Finance. The FSS II Global Department is recruiting an [Associate] Investment Officer (A/IO) to work across the Department.

Investment Officer, Financial Services Solutions & Impact:
The position will report to the Manager, Sustainability Finance and Cross Cutting Solutions

Duties and Accountabilities

The [Associate] Investment Officer will be responsible for the following functions.
• The A/IO will work closely with colleagues in HQ and across regions across a multi-disciplinary team on a variety of responsibilities including business development, transactions, portfolio supervision, strategy and analytics, and client relationship management. The responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Support business development by identifying potential investment partners and opportunities based on industry experience, reputation, market potential, financial capability, and strategic fit.
• Assess the attractiveness of specific investment opportunities with a strong focus on credit quality and development impact, as a part of the team, and make recommendations to management.
• Support the execution of various product solutions led by FIG's regional industry teams, including processing mandates, conduct due diligence, structuring deals, negotiate terms and documentation, arrange syndications, and process internal approvals.
• Work closely across departments in the VPU to support the development and implementation of relevant sector strategies (including country strategies, SCDs, CPSDs, etc).
• Work closely with IFC's specialists to manage environmental, social, technical, legal, insurance, corporate governance, and other risks in projects and champion IFC's sustainability offerings to clients.
• Handle portfolio management of assigned projects, as applicable, in a timely manner.
• Work with FIG regional industry colleagues to provide high quality client service throughout the project cycle from transaction sourcing, execution to supervision.

Selection Criteria
• MBA, Master's degree in Finance or equivalent;
• At least 4-7 years of work experience for a major commercial or investment bank with significant emerging markets presence, an international financial institution or a private equity firm;
• Experience in investment transaction, with proven success in developing client relationships as well as sourcing, negotiating, structuring and closing quality investments;
• Knowledge of and experience in emerging markets a plus;
• Strong business judgment in identifying potential business partners;
• Strong financial and credit skills; sound business judgment and demonstrated ability to structure a variety of financial instruments (debt and equity);
• Client relationship skills, track record and ability to focus on client needs effectively;
• Ability to interact directly and independently with the senior management of clients, financial and technical partners as well as senior government officials;
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, ability to work successfully in multicultural teams and across boundaries and to build networks across the region, including the ability to mentor and coach others to achieve results;
• Excellent organizational, administrative, and time management skills;
• Proven ability to work independently and deliver promptly and efficiently under pressure and meet tight deadlines;
• Willingness to travel extensively and geographic flexibility;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

WBG Culture Attributes:

1. Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
2. Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.
3. Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for results.

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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