Investment Analyst at World Bank Group

1 month ago

Nairobi, Kenya World Bank Group Full time

The World Bank Group (WBG) is a family of five international organizations that make leveraged loans to developing countries. It is the largest and most famous development bank in the world and is an observer at the United Nations Development Group.
Summary


Investment Analysts work closely with IFC’s Investment Officers, who are responsible for the design, negotiation, structuring, and subsequent supervision of the Corporation’s investment projects. Investment Analysts work with Investment Officers in sector mapping and strategy, identification and analysis of pre-investment opportunities including early engagement with Governments, clients and World Bank on promising trends for future investment opportunities, new investment opportunities, executing pre-investment engagements and investment deals, advising private companies on restructuring and using new financial instruments (e.g. risk management tools). They also work with Investment Officers in covering a cluster of countries for business development in close coordination with IFC regional teams and World Bank teams, the regular, periodic supervision of IFC’s debt and equity investments, including the preparation, evaluation and execution of, amongst other (i) waivers and amendments; (ii) debt rescheduling and/or restructuring transactions; and (iii) equity sales.
Duties and Accountabilities:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Provide analytical, research, portfolio, and processing support to project teams;
Create and analyze financial models;
Review and analyze historical and projected financial statements;
Conduct industry and market research and assist in IFC’s business development efforts;
Be part of country cluster coverage teams as may be required from time to time with associated responsibilities including internal presentations, maintaining and updating pipeline, client coverage and sector coverage
Elaborate pitchbooks and proposals for clients;
Review company information and prepare reports on periodic financial statements, project progress reports, and other information submitted by clients;
Participate in all aspects of IFC’s project processing cycle, from project development to asset management; and
Prepare documentation for IFC internal processes;
Participate in investments negotiations; and
Actively manage assigned investments in portfolio companies, including monitoring of compliance with IFC financial, environmental, insurance and legal requirements. preparing timely credit risk assessment reports and equity valuations, and tracking development results throughout the project cycle.

Selection Criteria

A bachelor’s degree from a renowned university (preferably with a specialization in Finance, Business, or Economics – enrollment in the CFA program is a plus);
Experience in a financial institution (2+ years) with a proven track record (international exposure desired) – with experience ideally in limited-recourse project finance;
Experience of pre-investment work in developing longer lead investment ideas
Excellent knowledge of Excel and ability to develop complex financial models, including discounted cash flow models, loan valuation models, and other models as needed;
Experience in infrastructure-related projects will be a plus;
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills as well as sound business judgment to identify issues and present creative and practical solutions;
Facility to work successfully in multicultural teams and across boundaries;
Demonstrated quantitative, financial analysis and modelling skills;
Demonstrated teamwork skills;
Proactive initiative taker – helping transaction leads without having to be asked;
Ability to manage and complete multiple projects/tasks simultaneously and to meet deadlines under pressure;
Keen interest in emerging markets;
Willingness and ability to travel on short notice as required;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of other regional languages, such as French, is a plus.

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