Infrastructure Finance Specialist

Job #:
req38143

Organization:
MIGA

Sector:
Infrastructure

Grade:
GF

Term Duration:
3 years 0 months

Recruitment Type:
International Recruitment

Location:
Washington, DC,United States

Required Language(s):
English

Preferred Language(s):

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

Description

The Infrastructure Specialist will work closely with colleagues across the WBG-Guarantee Platform. Note that this is initially a Washington, DC-based position, however given the regionalization agenda, there is a strong possibility of this position being selected for decentralization. If shortlisted, this will be discussed with you at interview. This role involves providing financial solutions and expertise in support of infrastructure investments across all sectors and regions. Responsibilities include developing, structuring, and implementing project pipelines and transactions, creating financial and risk analysis, and employing credit enhancement and risk mitigation solutions to mobilize private capital on competitive terms for government clients. The role requires a strong understanding of financial markets, financial analysis, and various debt instruments related to infrastructure and project financing. The Infrastructure Specialist will report to the Practice Manager of MIGIG.

Duties and Accountabilities
• Advise clients internally and externally (governments), on the development and effective implementation of private investments for sustainable development in infrastructure with a specific focus on private sector financing and climate transitions.
• Support the expansion of project pipeline, especially in infrastructure that are being targeted to mobilize private sector financing. This includes (i) identification of opportunities and candidate projects, and (ii) relationship building and management with both clients (banks, institutional investors, credit analysts).
• Support Senior and Lead Infrastructure Finance specialists during preparation, structuring, negotiation, closing, and monitoring of transactions of investment and policy operations, with a focus on development and effective implementation of mobilizing commercial capital for sustainable development.
• Work with World Bank Task Teams as an integral part of the project team, to conduct due diligence for infrastructure finance operations with a special focus on financial analysis and structuring financial solutions for raising commercial financing.
• Develop and lead conceptualization of MIGIG marketing materials and documentation as well as knowledge products (including webinars, dissemination brochures, country case studies and lessons learned from operations)
• Being integral part of project teams focusing on:
• risk assessment and risk allocation,
• financial structuring and analysis,
• transaction design, structuring and transaction processing,
• assessment of readiness of infrastructure projects to be taken to financial markets for long term funding, and
• project implementation and monitoring

Selection Criteria
• Master's degree (e.g., in finance, international business, public policy or related field) and a minimum of five years of professional relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
• A background in investment and development banking with demonstrated experience in working with private sector projects and governments;
• Strong understanding of infrastructure policies, strategies and institutions, and how they are best designed to deliver services in a sustainable manner.
• A full understanding of financial modeling, project finance, structured finance, capital markets, reinsurance market, ESG linked finance, green bonds and loans, sustainability-linked debt instruments and other labelled instruments. Familiarity with commercial banks, bond investors and institutional investors and the key motives and constraints driving their lending or investment.
• An understanding of market trends and innovative financial developments across sectors and regions and an ability to translate such trends and developments to potential opportunities that could expand the World Bank's project pipeline that is targeted to mobilize private sector financing.
• Strong analytical skills and proven ability to lead and contribute to high-quality analytical and advisory services tasks (and sub-tasks) related to infrastructure financing, public-private partnerships, and/or related topics;
• Excellent written and spoken English essential; fluency in a second language, especially French and Spanish, is a plus
• Proven ability to interact and communicate effectively with senior staff and clients;
• Ability and willingness to work flexibly on a range of assignments, and prioritize a variety of complex evolving tasks;
• Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural environment and build effective work relations with clients and colleagues;
• Willingness and ability to travel;

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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