Environmental & Social (E&S) Specialist, Financial Intermediary (FI) Focus - LACJob #:
req38781
Organization:
World Bank Group
Sector:
Environment
Grade:
GF
Term Duration:
Open-Ended Staff (OPEN-OP)
Recruitment Type:
International Recruitment
Location:
Washington, DC,United States
Required Language(s):
English
Preferred Language(s):
Spanish, Portuguese
Closing Date:
11/3/2026 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC
Description
Duties and accountabilities: 1. Review E&S documentation, monitoring reports, risk ratings, grievances, and proposed mitigation measures.
2. Develop approaches and analytical models to assess E&S risks in Financial Intermediary transactions.
3. Monitor portfolio projects and identify emerging regional, sectoral, and thematic risk trends.
4. Support E&S performance risk ratings, senior management reviews, and regional supervision reviews.
5. Provide technical input on complex Financial Intermediary projects with regional ESG teams.
6. Contribute E&S risk information and analysis to the WBG Integrated Risk Dashboard.
7. Support responses to complaints and non-compliance issues involving Financial Intermediary projects.
Selection Criteria
1. Master's degree in finance, economics, business management, or another relevant discipline.
2. At least five years of relevant experience in sustainability, banking, financial services, or risk management.
3. Experience managing environmental and social risks, preferably in the financial sector.
4. Knowledge of IFC's Sustainability Framework, Performance Standards, and Financial Intermediary requirements.
5. Strong analytical skills and the ability to synthesize information and draw sound conclusions.
6. Ability to manage competing priorities, meet tight deadlines, and travel as required.
7. Excellent written and spoken English; Spanish or Portuguese is desirable.
As the World Bank Group continues to evolve, we value candidates who:
• Demonstrate the ability to collaborate effectively across teams, disciplines, cultures, and institutional boundaries.
• Responsibly leverage digital and AI-enabled tools to enhance productivity, learning, and decision-making.
• Bring experience working on fragile, conflict-affected, and violent (FCV)-related contexts and are encouraged to highlight relevant experience in their application materials, where applicable.
Note: This internal requisition is open to WBG and IMF staff only (including short-term and extended term consultants/temporaries). External candidates are requested not to apply. In case an external candidate applies, their application will not be considered.
As the World Bank Group continues to evolve, we value candidates who:
- Demonstrate the ability to collaborate effectively across teams, disciplines, cultures, and institutional boundaries.
- Responsibly leverage digital and AI-enabled tools to enhance productivity, learning, and decision-making.
- Bring experience working in fragile, conflict-affected, and violent (FCV) contexts and are encouraged to highlight relevant experience in their application materials, where applicable.
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
WBG Five Managerial Competencies Include only for managerial positions
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.
