Investment Officer

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. 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 www.ifc.org.

The Financial Institution Group (FIG) is one of IFC's key Departments responsible for a significant portion of IFC's business volume, profitability, and development reach, approximately 40%. FIG engages in a wide range of sub-sectors including Microfinance, SME, Gender, Climate, Insurance, Capital Markets, Housing, Distressed Assets, and other areas, with both investment and advisory services delivered globally to IFC's clients through IFC's global network. FIG has three main objectives: 1) financial inclusion 2) servicing the real economy and 3) mobilizing third-party resources.

FIG's Europe team is based across the region with main hubs and offices in Vienna, Bucharest, Warsaw and Belgrade. The team members work on both new business development and portfolio management across the region. With a diverse network of markets, the pipeline of new transactions ranges from investing fresh equity in banks to structured finance products which help develop local capital markets.
FIG Europe Regional Industry Team is seeking an Investment Officer to be based in Bucharest with good regional market and industry experience, as well as diverse investment structure experience. It is also expected that the Investment Officer will help grow and develop projects across the region.

Duties and Accountabilities: 

 Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead the portfolio supervision of multiple portfolio projects, which may involve restructurings, rescheduling, capital increases, equity sales, etc. Lead the supervision of various investment structures, including bonds, equity, structured finance transactions (like significant risk transfers (SRTs) and risk-sharing facilities (RSFs)), among others.

• Perform credit and risk assessments, financial projections, covenant compliance reviews, and monitor changes to risk flags to determine the performance of the assigned portfolio.

• Supervise and ensure the quality of portfolio reporting information and risk ratings prepared by junior staff, providing broader industry, sub-sector and country perspective into project risks and issues.

• Lead the execution of investment projects as appropriate, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, overseeing the technical as well as strategic aspects of the project.

• Use financial competencies and personal influencing skills to overcome impasses and lead negotiations to a successful outcome.

• Develop innovative and appropriate financial structures for straightforward transactions and more complex ones, as required.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, global and regional private businesses, banking and multilateral partners to further develop the sector and to develop specific investment opportunities.

• Support FIG Europe strategy development and implementation.

• Collaborate across industry teams to develop and structure JV projects to expand our opportunities in the markets.

• Coordinate closely with credit, legal, treasury, and other internal support units to find solutions to the specific investment or client challenges.

• Identify and evaluate opportunities to increase the social development impact of new or portfolio projects.

• Mentor more junior staff on all aspects of IO work. 

Selection Criteria

• MBA or other equivalent master's degree in finance or management.

• At least 7 years of experience in finance with a proven track record of sourcing, structuring, and closing investments, as well as active portfolio management of debt and equity investments.

• Demonstrated knowledge of industries, industry trends and opportunities in the sub-region countries, and understanding of local issues.

• Strong financial and credit skills; demonstrated ability to structure and manage a variety of financial instruments (debt and equity, structured finance).

• Good understanding of IFC's financial instruments, including typical investment conditions and key structuring terms.

• Business development and client relationship skills, track record, and ability to focus on clients' needs effectively.

• Ability to interact directly and independently with the management of potential clients, financial and technical partners, as well as government officials.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Fluency in any other European languages will be a strong plus.

• Strong inter-personal skills, ability to interact effectively with clients and colleagues from various cultural backgrounds.

• Ability to mentor analysts/other more junior staff.

• Genuine commitment to sustainable development and to the highest ethical standards.

• Willingness to travel extensively.

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.

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Sector: Nonprofit/Community/Social Services/International Cooperation

Role: Other

Working hours (%): 80-100% / 100%

Job type: Staff (Permanent and Fixed Term)

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