Investment Analyst

Job #:
req17700

Organization:
IFC

Sector:
Investment

Grade:
GE

Term Duration:
‎2 years ‎0 months

Recruitment Type:
Local Recruitment

Location:
Cairo,Egypt; Rabat,Morocco

Required Language(s):
English

Preferred Language(s):
French, Arabic

Closing Date:
‎6/‎8/‎2022 (MM/DD/YYYY) at ‎11:59pm UTC

Description
IFC --a sister organization of the World Bank and 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 ‎2021, we invested more than $‎19 billion
in private companies and financial institutions in developing countries,
leveraging the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost
shared prosperity. For more information, visit www.ifc.org
IFC has embarked on an ambitious new strategy to stimulate more investment
activity by Creating Markets, including in Low Income Countries (LICs) and
Fragile and Conflict Situations (FCS). This new strategy requires a shift in
our approach to proactively create, deepen and expand markets and projects
rather than waiting for clients to propose projects for IFC to finance. This
strategy also relies on upstream work with Governments and World Bank
colleagues to enable private sector solutions and financing. We call this
approach the "Cascade." Working with clients, we will first seek private
sector solutions to address development challenges, where such solutions are
advisable and can be effective, and reserve public financing for projects only
when other options are suboptimal.

The Manufacturing, Agribusiness and Services sector team is recruiting
Investment Analyst for their team to work closely with IFC's Investment
Officers, who are responsible for the origination, structuring, negotiation
and subsequent supervision of the Corporation's investment projects.
Investment Analysts help identify new projects and assist Investment Officers
in executing transactions and portfolio monitoring.

This position will be based in Rabat, Morocco or Cairo, Egypt.

IFC recruits' investment analysts globally on two-year term contracts
extendable to a maximum of four years. Upon completion of their contracts,
investment analysts typically leave to pursue a graduate degree or additional
work experience.

Duties & Accountabilities:
*
Fully understands the financial aspects of investment or advisory
transactions, including how to conduct market analysis and determine financial
soundness of company or project opportunity.
* Demonstrated skill in financial statement analysis, accounting, finance, financial modeling, DCF, and comparable company analysis to support informed decision making.
* Ability to conduct market and industry research and analysis.
* Ability to demonstrate attention to detail, thoughtful scenario analysis, and diligence in the quality of one's own work.
* Ability to analyze and synthesize debt pricing benchmarks and equity trading comparable.
* Basic understanding of how specific investments or advisory transactions in different industries and sectors impact economic, market, and social development, and how to use mapping methodology to assess market conditions, gaps, and business opportunities.
* Identify data collection needs to support the assessment of financial, operational, development impact, and market information as well as relevant ES&G matters. Coordinate with the client to obtain needed information.
* Demonstrates active listening skills by being attentive and listening to others in order to identify client and stakeholder needs.
* Able to distill and summarize large amounts of information from various sources to prepare business documents and presentations
* Able to write in a logical and comprehensive, yet concise manner.
* Able to utilize graphics and tables to effectively and creatively present data.
* Extract lessons of IFC's earlier investments or advisory mandates and other evaluative work as relevant to provide input to the structuring of straightforward transactions.
Selection Criteria
* Bachelor's or equivalent degree;
* Up to ‎3 years work experience in a financial institution, particularly in investment projects;
* Ability to develop complex financial models;
* Keen interest in development finance and multicultural environments;
* Highly motivated, committed to highest ethical standard, ability to work successfully in multicultural teams and across boundaries;
* Strong knowledge of financial markets;
* Strong analytical and conceptual skills including corporate/project finance;
* Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing;
* Fluency in English required, fluency in French is a plus, proficiency in additional languages are preferred.

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.