Investment Analyst

Job #:
req20928

Organization:
IFC

Sector:
Investment

Grade:
GE

Term Duration:
‎2 years ‎0 months

Recruitment Type:
Local Recruitment

Location:
Cairo,Egypt

Required Language(s):
English

Preferred Language(s):
Arabic

Closing Date:
‎2/‎13/‎2023 (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 in developing countries. In fiscal year ‎2022, IFC
committed a record $‎32.8 billion to private companies and financial
institutions in developing countries, leveraging the power of the private
sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity as economies grapple
with the impacts of global compounding crises. For more information, visit
www.ifc.org.

IFC has embarked on an ambitious new growth strategy (IFC ‎3.0) to stimulate
more investment activity, especially in Low Income Countries (LICs) and
Fragile and Conflict affected Situations (FCS). This strategy calls for
generating our own opportunities by proactively working "Upstream" to create,
deepen, and expand markets and to imagine, design, and implement investment
projects. It requires taking a systematic approach to understanding the
regulatory and sector bottlenecks that prevent the flow of private capital
into productive investment in our member countries and addressing these
bottlenecks through World Bank Group engagement on policy reforms and
programmatic interventions at the country and sector level. It also requires
the capacity to leverage WBG programs and projects to develop our own
proactive sector interventions and to imagine and design projects even in the
absence of reforms.

The Infrastructure and Natural Resources (INR) Industry is one of IFC's key
strategic priorities. The team delivers financial and technical support to
clients in the power, transport, telecoms, municipal & environmental
infrastructure, oil and gas, and mining sectors, from IFC's own Balance Sheet
and through mobilization of other capital. The Department also seeks to
maintain IFC, as part of the World Bank Group, at the cutting-edge of helping
member countries find solutions to new and emerging infrastructure and natural
resource issues.

IFC is seeking an Investment Analyst to support the Upstream Infrastructure
work in the Africa region. The Upstream Analyst will support the development
of a high-quality Upstream pipeline through research, analytical and
operational work.

The selected candidate will be based in Cairo (Egypt).

Role & Responsibilities:
*
Provide research and analysis on relevant sectors, markets, and companies.
* Analyze financial statements and prepare financial models;
* Prepare project-related documents for internal and external audiences;
* Participate in all aspects of IFC's project processing cycle from project development to disbursement;
* Participate in the execution of IFC's project development investments with a strong focus on achieving bankable projects;
* Support the Upstream team with overall project management, planning, and monitoring of deliverables to ensure timely and quality delivery of the work program.
* Collaborate efficiently with a range of industry and regional IFC colleagues.

Selection Criteria
* Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, International Relations, Science, Engineering, or other relevant fields.
* Up to ‎3 years of work experience in project and credit analysis with a major financial institution, consulting company, or large corporation is a plus, although very strong candidates with limited prior experience will also be considered;
* Genuine commitment to development and to the World Bank Group and IFC's mission, strategy, and values.
* Strong analytical and conceptual skills including corporate/project finance.
* Ability to develop complex financial models.
* Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, and database skills.
* Excellent attention to detail and quality.
* Ability to thrive under pressure and function effectively in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines, while working on multiple projects.
* Excellent teamwork skills, ability to take initiative, and work across organizational boundaries.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Arabic a must;
* Local knowledge and experience in African markets is a plus.
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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