The World Bank Group

Financial and Risk Management Analyst

The World Bank Group$80K — $120K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience in risk management or financial planning
  • Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Risk Management, or Accounting
  • Preferred background in a multilateral development bank or international financial institution
  • Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel
  • Working knowledge of data tools like Power BI and Python
  • Familiarity with accounting and financial reporting concepts
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain financial models for the overall budget
  • Develop credit risk and balance sheet forecasting models
  • Support budget formulation and allocation to CIF teams
  • Perform portfolio-level analysis of project disbursements
  • Prepare ongoing reporting obligations and monitor risk metrics
  • Draft presentations for semiannual Risk Reports
  • Identify opportunities for improving financial analysis and reporting

Benefits

  • Retirement plan
  • Medical, life, and disability insurance
  • Paid leave including parental leave
  • Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
Full Job Description
Financial and Risk Management Analyst

Job #:
req37658

Organization:
World Bank

Sector:
Climate Change

Grade:
GE

Term Duration:
1 year 0 months

Recruitment Type:
International Recruitment

Location:
Washington, DC,United States

Required Language(s):
English

Preferred Language(s):

Closing Date:
7/29/2026 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC

Description

The CIF Secretariat requires dedicated financial and risk management support to advance strategic budgeting, forecasting, portfolio analysis, risk reporting, and organizational performance. In this context, CIF seeks to recruit a Financial and Risk Management Analyst term staff (GE) within the Financial and Risk Management team.

Duties and accountabilities:

The Financial and Risk Management Analyst is a member of the CIF Secretariat Financial and Risk Management Team, reporting directly to the Head of Financial and Risk Management. Key responsibilities supporting the financial and risk management functions include but are not limited to the following:
• Build and maintain forward-looking financial models for the CIF overall budget
• Develop and update credit risk and balance sheet forecasting models, including scenario and stress testing analysis and capital adequacy assessments
• Support budget formulation, allocation to CIF teams, execution, and reporting
• Perform analysis of project disbursements and reflows at a portfolio level for CIF's various programs
• Prepare of CIF's ongoing reporting obligations, including monitoring and updating CIF risk metrics and key risk indicators, and preparing data submissions to credit rating agencies
• Draft slides to facilitate reporting of information captured in the semiannual Risk Reports to the Trust Fund Committees and Subcommittees
• Ensure timely delivery and quality control of TFC documents and other publications
• Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency and quality of financial and risk analysis, reporting, and budget processes
• Liaise across CIF Secretariat teams and relevant World Bank offices to support the day-to-day work of the Financial and Risk Management Team
• Respond to ad hoc requests from CIF Trust Fund Committee members, CIF Front Office, the Financial and Risk Management Team, and other stakeholders

Selection Criteria
• Minimum of 2 years of work experience in risk management, budget or financial planning, development finance, financial mathematics, or related field
• Master's degree in a relevant field (Finance, Economics, Risk Management, Accounting, or other relevant disciplines)
• Experience in a multilateral development bank, financial intermediary fund, or international financial institution is preferred. CFA designation a plus
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Working knowledge of Power BI, Python, or additional coding or data tools.
• Familiar with accounting and financial reporting concepts
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Works effectively under pressure to deliver high-quality results within tight deadlines, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
• High integrity, sound judgment, and discretion in handling sensitive information and stakeholder relationships

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.

Learn more about working at the World Bank and IFC including our values and inspiring stories.

About The World Bank Group

The World Bank Group is a group of five international organizations responsible for providing finance and advice to countries for the purposes of economic development and eliminating poverty. The group includes the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), the International Development Association (IDA), the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), and the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID). The World Bank Group is headquartered in Washington, D.C. and has more than 16000 employees in over 120 offices worldwide.
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16,000 employees
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Founded
1994

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