Strategic Finance Expert for Emerging Markets
2 weeks ago
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled Strategic Finance Expert to join our team in Nairobi, Kenya. As a key member of our EMEA team, you will play a crucial role in driving business growth and innovation in emerging markets.
Job Summary:
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing fixed-income transactions for clients across Africa, Middle East, Europe, and Central Asia. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify business opportunities, expand IFC's range of suitable solutions, and build relationships with key stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, structure, price, and execute fixed-income transactions for clients involving structured products, capital markets instruments, local currency financing, and fixed-income derivatives;
- Co-lead complex client projects and programs for selected products and markets;
- Help expand IFC's range of suitable solutions, including innovative structured products and local currency financing, in frontier markets;
- Identify business opportunities and contribute to business development and innovation together with relevant teams;
- Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including regulators, government entities, investors, global and regional bank counterparts, and capital market firms;
- Provide product expertise, advice, and training, and help others learn and deliver;
- Co-lead relevant initiatives and contribute to the development of relevant policies, frameworks, processes, and methodologies, and inform corporate decision-making within areas of responsibility;
- Assume responsibility for business delivery, managing risks, and ensuring that outcomes are aligned with IFC's strategy;
- Represent the department in relevant internal and external working groups and conferences.
Requirements:
- MBA or Master's degree in Finance, Financial Engineering, Economics, Financial Mathematics, Statistics, or related area;
- At least 7 years of relevant work experience in fixed income, including in structured finance and/or debt capital markets, with a focus on emerging markets;
- Deep theoretical and practical understanding of fixed-income derivatives, including relevant regulations, and experience with structured products (e.g., securitizations, capital relief, portfolio guarantees, etc.);
- Well-rounded business judgment, strong negotiation, structuring, and problem-solving skills, and solid track record in closing structured finance and other fixed-income transactions;
- Proven ability to provide technical leadership to cross-functional teams;
- Highly motivated, results-oriented team player with an enthusiasm to work on complex products, a 'can-do' attitude, and ability to collaborate effectively across organizational boundaries;
- Proven ability to foster open discussions across boundaries, encouraging a learning culture, and provide a safe environment for the exchange of ideas;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong ability to describe complex concepts, approaches, and lessons learned in a manner that is relevant and understandable for clients and stakeholders;
- Flexibility and willingness to work in different time zones as required in a global team.
Estimated Salary: $120,000 - $180,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications.
Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including a retirement plan, medical, life, and disability insurance, and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
About Us:
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities. Our mission is to leverage the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity on a livable planet.
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