Strategic Risk Advisor

1 day ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya international finance corporation Full time
About the Company

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is a member of the World Bank Group, focusing on financing private sector investments in emerging markets.

Our organization works with businesses worldwide to create opportunities where they are needed most. We commit about 400 new investment projects per year across various industry sectors and geographies, taking both debt and equity positions and providing advisory services to support development.

Job Overview

We are seeking an Integrity Counsel to join our Business Integrity Risk Division at the Institutional Risk and Governance Department. This role will focus on supporting IFC's business teams by mitigating certain risks that may occur in IFC financings and advisory projects.

Responsibilities
  1. Evaluate integrity and reputational risks, making recommendations, and providing solutions to mitigate risk.
  2. Employ knowledge, expertise, and sound judgment to address IFC's unique integrity risk profile.
  3. Develop expertise in regional IDD issues across all industries in which IFC works.
  4. Demonstrate expertise related to the East Africa region.
  5. Draft disclosures for Board papers.
  6. Assist with crisis management in portfolio projects.
  7. Provide legal advice to business teams and management on integrity-related matters in transactions, new products/initiatives, and IFC operations generally.
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A Juris Doctorate (JD), Bachelor of Laws (LLB), or equivalent degree.
  • At least 8 years of working experience providing advice on international business transactions, project finance, investment funds, or litigation, including experience advising on business integrity-related matters.
  • Law firm experience is a plus.
  • Prior experience working in East Africa or similar regions, with a deep understanding of the local business environment and regulatory landscape.
  • Proven track record in handling crisis situations, particularly those involving integrity and reputational risks.
  • Ability to develop and implement innovative solutions to complex integrity and compliance challenges.

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