Investment Officer

Investment Officer

Job #:

req34941

Organization:

IFC

Sector:

Investment

Grade:

GG

Term Duration: 3 years 0 months

Recruitment Type:

International Recruitment

Location:
Bucharest, Romania
Warsaw, Poland
Belgrade, Serbia

Required Language(s):

English

Preferred Language(s):

Closing Date:

12/3/2025 (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 Europe Infrastructure unit is an open and dynamic team, which develops, advises, structures and invests in infrastructure projects across a number of sectors including power, transportation, telecom, technology, urban infrastructure and utilities (urban mobility, water supply, wastewater management, heating, solid waste management etc). Our geographic focus includes Ukraine, Moldova, Poland, Romania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Serbia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Albania, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Armenia.

We are seeking an Investment Officer (8 years of experience) to be based in Bucharest, or Warsaw, or Belgrade to grow our in-regional footprint and further expand our business across the region, with focus on the following countries: Poland, Romania, Bulgaria and Croatia. IFC's role in these "EU4" countries is to support innovative technologies and business models and help to mobilize commercial investors in these transactions. The selected candidate will work across the full IFC business cycle (origination, execution and asset management), with a particular focus on origination and early-stage investing/co-development).

Duties and Accountabilities:

 The role and responsibilities of the position will include but not be limited to:

• Work closely with the Infrastructure Leads for the EU4 countries to advance regional infrastructure business development activities and help develop a strong pipeline of investments by assessing business leads, anticipating market trends and employing deep sector/country/market knowledge.

• Develop and lead pre-investment (advisory, co-developments and early equity) that aim to convert to investments for IFC.

• Work closely with the Infrastructure Leads and relevant country managers to develop and deepen key public and private sector business relationships.

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

• Help create opportunities for investments for the private sector through policy reforms and public investment in coordination with World Bank (IBRD).

• Lead internal processing of new business transactions, pre-investment and advisory initiative. Help develop innovative and appropriate financial structures for complex transactions in challenging market conditions.

• Lead negotiation/documentation for pre-investment and investment projects; use strong negotiation skills to develop solutions and overcome impasses in straightforward and complex transactions.

• Disseminate and absorb knowledge and experience across the regional industry department and global teams to support adoption of new approaches and best practices. 

Selection Criteria

• Master's degree or equivalent professional qualification in Business, Finance, Economics, or other relevant field.

• At least 8 years of relevant experience in infrastructure project investment and financing activities in one or more infrastructure sub-sectors.

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

• Genuine commitment to development and to the World Bank Group and IFC's mission, strategy and values.

• Prior knowledge / understanding of IFC's suite of pre-investment and advisory tools, including Collaborations and Co-developments.

• Strong business development and client relationship skills demonstrated by track record and ability to focus on clients' needs effectively. Proven ability to convert early business leads into investment mandates.

• Capacity to innovate and challenge the status quo. Experience of sourcing, negotiating, structuring and closing investments in infrastructure sectors.

• Good understanding of at least one infrastructure sub-sector, such as power, transportation, natural resources, TMT, urban infrastructure and utilities.

• Experience engaging with local and national governments and other stakeholders to encourage innovation, reforms and market development strongly desired.

• Excellent people skills and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment, openness to feedback, new ideas, and ability to guide, and motivate others.

• Pro-active, motivated and able to multi-task under time pressure.

• Strong written and verbal communications skills in English. Knowledge of other regional languages is a plus. 

WBG Culture Attributes:

1. Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
2. Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.
3. Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for 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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