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Financial Analyst - Derivatives & Capital Markets Job #: req33574 Organization: IFC Sector: Financial Sector Grade: GE Term Duration: 3 years 0 months Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment Location: London,United Kingdom Required Language(s): English Preferred Language(s): Closing Date: 7/7/2025 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC Description 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. For more information, visit . IFC's Treasury Client Solutions Department is a client-facing transaction-structuring and execution team that provides IFC's clients with innovative fixed-income solutions. The group has global responsibility for derivative transactions, structured products, local currency solutions, and debt capital markets solutions. The department is looking to appoint a dynamic and highly motivated finance professional to join the EMEA team covering markets in Africa, Middle East, Europe and Central Asia. The individual would contribute to the structuring and execution of innovative fixed-income investment projects, provide analytics and market intelligence, and collaborate with a team of industry experts in a vibrant and dynamic environment. The position is based in London, United Kingdom. Duties and Accountabilities: • Contribute to the structuring, pricing and execution of hedging and funding transactions through derivatives and capital markets instruments. • Contribute to structuring and execution of IFC's local currency bond issuances, by providing analytical and transactional support. • Build, maintain and apply sophisticated financial models associated with the structuring and pricing of transactions, ensuring accuracy and reliability in analysis provided. • Conduct in-depth market research in both local and international fixed income markets. • Analyze rating agency methodologies to inform transaction structuring and risk assessment. • Contribute to business development initiatives and the marketing of treasury products to clients. • Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including international investment banks, local banks, capital market firms, investors, and regulators, to facilitate successful transaction execution and market presence. • Prepare detailed analytics for investment committees, ensuring informed decision-making. • Contribute to documentation review, portfolio monitoring, and valuation as needed. • Participate in global travel as required to support transaction execution and stakeholder engagement. Selection Criteria • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Statistics, Financial engineering, Mathematics or a related Quantitative field. • At least 2 years of previous relevant work experience. • Knowledge of fixed income derivatives (e.g. cross currency swaps, interest rate swaps). • Strong data analysis and credit risk modeling skills and advanced knowledge of Excel. • Ability to multi-task and to pay attention to detail under tight deadlines. • Highly motivated, results-oriented team player with an enthusiasm to work on complex products, a "can do" attitude and ability to collaborate effectively across boundaries. • Strong oral and written communication skills. • Flexibility and willingness to work in different time zones as required in a global team. WBG Culture Attributes: 1. Senseof Urgency - Anticipating and quickly reacting to the needs of internaland external stakeholders. 2. ThoughtfulRisk Taking - Taking informed and thoughtful risks and making courageousdecisions to push boundaries for greater impact. 3. Empowermentand Accountability - Engaging with others in an empowered and accountablemanner 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.
Financial Analyst - Derivatives & Capital Markets Job #: req33574 Organization: IFC Sector: Financial Sector Grade: GE Term Duration: 3 years 0 months Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment Location: London,United Kingdom Required Language(s): English Preferred Language(s): Closing Date: 7/7/2025 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC Description 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. For more information, visit . IFC's Treasury Client Solutions Department is a client-facing transaction-structuring and execution team that provides IFC's clients with innovative fixed-income solutions. The group has global responsibility for derivative transactions, structured products, local currency solutions, and debt capital markets solutions. The department is looking to appoint a dynamic and highly motivated finance professional to join the EMEA team covering markets in Africa, Middle East, Europe and Central Asia. The individual would contribute to the structuring and execution of innovative fixed-income investment projects, provide analytics and market intelligence, and collaborate with a team of industry experts in a vibrant and dynamic environment. The position is based in London, United Kingdom. Duties and Accountabilities: • Contribute to the structuring, pricing and execution of hedging and funding transactions through derivatives and capital markets instruments. • Contribute to structuring and execution of IFC's local currency bond issuances, by providing analytical and transactional support. • Build, maintain and apply sophisticated financial models associated with the structuring and pricing of transactions, ensuring accuracy and reliability in analysis provided. • Conduct in-depth market research in both local and international fixed income markets. • Analyze rating agency methodologies to inform transaction structuring and risk assessment. • Contribute to business development initiatives and the marketing of treasury products to clients. • Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including international investment banks, local banks, capital market firms, investors, and regulators, to facilitate successful transaction execution and market presence. • Prepare detailed analytics for investment committees, ensuring informed decision-making. • Contribute to documentation review, portfolio monitoring, and valuation as needed. • Participate in global travel as required to support transaction execution and stakeholder engagement. Selection Criteria • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Statistics, Financial engineering, Mathematics or a related Quantitative field. • At least 2 years of previous relevant work experience. • Knowledge of fixed income derivatives (e.g. cross currency swaps, interest rate swaps). • Strong data analysis and credit risk modeling skills and advanced knowledge of Excel. • Ability to multi-task and to pay attention to detail under tight deadlines. • Highly motivated, results-oriented team player with an enthusiasm to work on complex products, a "can do" attitude and ability to collaborate effectively across boundaries. • Strong oral and written communication skills. • Flexibility and willingness to work in different time zones as required in a global team. WBG Culture Attributes: 1. Senseof Urgency - Anticipating and quickly reacting to the needs of internaland external stakeholders. 2. ThoughtfulRisk Taking - Taking informed and thoughtful risks and making courageousdecisions to push boundaries for greater impact. 3. Empowermentand Accountability - Engaging with others in an empowered and accountablemanner 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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Associate Investment Officer - Equity Job #: req31866 Organization: IFC Sector: Investment Grade: GF Term Duration: 3 years 0 months Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment Location: London, United Kingdom Required Language(s): English Closing Date: 2/27/2025 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC Description 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. For more information, please visit . The Europe Infrastructure and Energy unit is an open and dynamic team, which develops, advises, structures and invests in infrastructures across a number of sectors including power, transportation, telecom, technology, urban infrastructure and utilities. Our geographic focus includes Ukraine, Moldova, Poland, Romania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Serbia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Albania, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Armenia. Our team members are located in Vienna (main hub), Belgrade, Bucharest, Kyiv, London, Paris, Tbilisi, Warsaw and Zagreb. We are seeking an Associate Investment Officer to join our team in London, United Kingdom, in part to work closely with the Europe Infrastructure and Equity lead and other equity-focused colleagues to help continue to grow and manage IFC's equity and mezzanine business. The ideal candidate will bring proven equity skills in investment analysis, financial modeling, market analysis, and project management to evaluate new investment opportunities, conduct rigorous financial and investment analysis, and contribute to the structuring and execution of transactions, and to portfolio management, with a strong focus on equity and mezzanine investments. This role offers a unique opportunity to build relationships with clients, oversee project milestones and contribute to sustainable private sector investment that helps alleviate poverty and improve people's lives in emerging markets. The selected candidate will work across all IFC's mandate countries in emerging Europe. Duties and accountabilities: Develop a thorough understanding of the aforementioned infrastructure and energy sub-sector in emerging Europe and support the team in building strong relationships with key counterparts in the private and public sectors. Participate in equity business development activities in the region in line with infrastructure and energy investment themes. Identify potential investment partners and opportunities based on industry experience, track record, reputation, market potential, financial capability, and strategic fit. Assess the attractiveness of specific investment opportunities with a strong focus on investment merit and development impact and make recommendations to IFC management. Execute mainly equity, and mezzanine financings, including conducting due diligence, structuring deals, negotiating terms, building financial models, and portfolio management, across the various infrastructure sub-sectors. The candidate is expected to work predominately on equity transactions but could be required to occasionally work on debt transactions depending on business needs. The selected candidate is expected to leverage the position's location in London to support the aforementioned business development activities, deal origination, transaction execution, and portfolio supervision by working closely with investment banks, advisory firms, and institutional investors that are based in London. Work closely across departments to support the development and implementation of relevant sector strategies. Work closely with IFC's specialists to manage environmental, social, technical, legal, insurance, corporate governance, and other risks in projects. Support client adherence to investment terms, generate supervision reports, detect early risks, and strategize for resolutions or restructurings as needed. Provide high quality client service throughout the project cycle from transaction sourcing and processing to supervision. Prepare high quality portfolio reports, providing industry, sector, and country perspectives into investment analysis. Engage with client counterparts to understand their business directions and support the design of client engagement plans and follow-up to resolve problems as needed. Selection Criteria: At least 5 years of work experience for a major commercial or investment bank with a significant emerging markets presence, an international financial institution or an infrastructure or a private equity fund manager. Experience in sourcing, structuring and executing equity transactions, and managing complex investments is a requirement. Track record in doing so across infrastructure and energy sub-sectors is a requirement. Experience with debt products - e.g. corporate debt, project finance - is a plus. Experience in emerging markets and knowledge of international best practices and global trends in the industry. Understanding of industry drivers, business/market cycles, performance metrics, and evolving industry dynamics within a country/region. Proven analytical, financial analysis, equity valuation, and financial modelling skills to analyze and form conclusions on company financial information or projects. Ability to oversee and provide quality control feedback on financial models prepared by analysts. Strong client relationship skills, track record and ability to focus on client needs effectively. Ability to identify and independently monitor the milestones and deliverables of the work program. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing. Fluency in other languages spoken in emerging Europe is a plus. Willingness to travel extensively and geographic flexibility. Ability to work in culturally diverse and geographically dispersed teams. 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.
Associate Investment Officer - Equity Job #: req31866 Organization: IFC Sector: Investment Grade: GF Term Duration: 3 years 0 months Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment Location: London, United Kingdom Required Language(s): English Closing Date: 2/27/2025 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC Description 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. For more information, please visit . The Europe Infrastructure and Energy unit is an open and dynamic team, which develops, advises, structures and invests in infrastructures across a number of sectors including power, transportation, telecom, technology, urban infrastructure and utilities. Our geographic focus includes Ukraine, Moldova, Poland, Romania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Serbia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Albania, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Armenia. Our team members are located in Vienna (main hub), Belgrade, Bucharest, Kyiv, London, Paris, Tbilisi, Warsaw and Zagreb. We are seeking an Associate Investment Officer to join our team in London, United Kingdom, in part to work closely with the Europe Infrastructure and Equity lead and other equity-focused colleagues to help continue to grow and manage IFC's equity and mezzanine business. The ideal candidate will bring proven equity skills in investment analysis, financial modeling, market analysis, and project management to evaluate new investment opportunities, conduct rigorous financial and investment analysis, and contribute to the structuring and execution of transactions, and to portfolio management, with a strong focus on equity and mezzanine investments. This role offers a unique opportunity to build relationships with clients, oversee project milestones and contribute to sustainable private sector investment that helps alleviate poverty and improve people's lives in emerging markets. The selected candidate will work across all IFC's mandate countries in emerging Europe. Duties and accountabilities: Develop a thorough understanding of the aforementioned infrastructure and energy sub-sector in emerging Europe and support the team in building strong relationships with key counterparts in the private and public sectors. Participate in equity business development activities in the region in line with infrastructure and energy investment themes. Identify potential investment partners and opportunities based on industry experience, track record, reputation, market potential, financial capability, and strategic fit. Assess the attractiveness of specific investment opportunities with a strong focus on investment merit and development impact and make recommendations to IFC management. Execute mainly equity, and mezzanine financings, including conducting due diligence, structuring deals, negotiating terms, building financial models, and portfolio management, across the various infrastructure sub-sectors. The candidate is expected to work predominately on equity transactions but could be required to occasionally work on debt transactions depending on business needs. The selected candidate is expected to leverage the position's location in London to support the aforementioned business development activities, deal origination, transaction execution, and portfolio supervision by working closely with investment banks, advisory firms, and institutional investors that are based in London. Work closely across departments to support the development and implementation of relevant sector strategies. Work closely with IFC's specialists to manage environmental, social, technical, legal, insurance, corporate governance, and other risks in projects. Support client adherence to investment terms, generate supervision reports, detect early risks, and strategize for resolutions or restructurings as needed. Provide high quality client service throughout the project cycle from transaction sourcing and processing to supervision. Prepare high quality portfolio reports, providing industry, sector, and country perspectives into investment analysis. Engage with client counterparts to understand their business directions and support the design of client engagement plans and follow-up to resolve problems as needed. Selection Criteria: At least 5 years of work experience for a major commercial or investment bank with a significant emerging markets presence, an international financial institution or an infrastructure or a private equity fund manager. Experience in sourcing, structuring and executing equity transactions, and managing complex investments is a requirement. Track record in doing so across infrastructure and energy sub-sectors is a requirement. Experience with debt products - e.g. corporate debt, project finance - is a plus. Experience in emerging markets and knowledge of international best practices and global trends in the industry. Understanding of industry drivers, business/market cycles, performance metrics, and evolving industry dynamics within a country/region. Proven analytical, financial analysis, equity valuation, and financial modelling skills to analyze and form conclusions on company financial information or projects. Ability to oversee and provide quality control feedback on financial models prepared by analysts. Strong client relationship skills, track record and ability to focus on client needs effectively. Ability to identify and independently monitor the milestones and deliverables of the work program. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing. Fluency in other languages spoken in emerging Europe is a plus. Willingness to travel extensively and geographic flexibility. Ability to work in culturally diverse and geographically dispersed teams. 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.