Investment Analyst

Investment Analyst - Financial Institutions Group.

Job #:

req34266

Organization:

IFC

Sector:

Investment

Grade:

GE

Term Duration: 3 years 0 months

Recruitment Type:

Local Recruitment

Location:

Nairobi,Kenya

Required Language(s):

English

Preferred Language(s):

Closing Date:

9/22/2025 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC

Description

Build a career with impact. Working at the World Bank Group (WBG) provides a unique opportunity to help countries solve their greatest development challenges. As one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries, the WBG is a unique partnership of five global institutions dedicated to ending poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, the WBG works with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges.

The International Finance Corporation (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 in developing countries. In fiscal year 2025, IFC committed a record $71.7 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging private sector solutions, and mobilizing private capital to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet. For more information, visit

The Financial Institutions Group team is recruiting an Investment Analyst on a Development Assignment for 12 months to work closely with IFC's Investment Officers, who are responsible for the origination, structuring, negotiation, and execution of investment projects as well as portfolio management. This role will specifically provide support on transactions and portfolio in the Financial Institutions Group.

This position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya and will be effective from October 1, 2025.

Duties & Accountabilities:

• Conduct market and industry research and analysis.

• Participate in all aspects of IFC's project processing cycle from project development to disbursement.

• Conduct financial statement analysis, financial modeling, DCF, and comparable company analysis to support informed decision making.

• Distill and summarize large amounts of information from various sources to prepare business documents and presentations.

• Analyze and synthesize debt pricing benchmarks and equity trading comparables.

• Identify data collection needs to support the assessment of financial, operational, development impact, and market information as well as relevant ES&G matters.

• Coordinate closely with environmental and social colleagues to ensure the maintenance of high environmental and social standards in IFC's investment.

• Coordinate with the client to obtain needed information.

• Participate in investment negotiations.

• Supervise investments in portfolio companies.

• Collaborate efficiently with a range of industry and regional IFC colleagues.

Selection Criteria

• Bachelor's or equivalent degree.

• At least 2 years of work experience with the Financial Institutions Group Upstream or Investment and understanding of financial markets.

• Fully understands the financial aspects of investment transactions, including how to conduct market analysis and determine financial soundness of company or project opportunity.

• Ability to develop financial models.

• Ability to conduct market and industry research and analysis.

• Strong attention to detail and diligence in the quality of one's own work.

• Able to utilize graphics and tables to effectively and creatively present data.

• Highly motivated, committed to the highest ethical standard, team-focused attitude, keen sense of accountability and capacity to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural environment with minimal supervision and under tight deadlines.

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.

• Keen interest in development finance and working multicultural environment.

• Fluency in English required, proficiency in French is a plus.

WBG Culture Attributes:

1. Sense
of Urgency – Anticipating and quickly reacting to the needs of internal
and external stakeholders.
2. Thoughtful
Risk Taking – Taking informed and thoughtful risks and making courageous
decisions to push boundaries for greater impact.
3. Empowerment
and Accountability – Engaging with others in an empowered and accountable
manner for impactful 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.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.

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

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