Associate Investment Officer

6 days ago

Wenatchee, United States World Bank Group Full time
Associate Investment Officer

Job #:
req27974

Organization:
IFC

Sector:
Investment

Grade:
GF

Term Duration:
3 years 0 months

Recruitment Type:
International Recruitment

Location:
Washington, DC,United States

Required Language(s):
English

Preferred Language(s):

Closing Date:
6/27/2024 (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 2023, IFC committed a record US$43.7 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 is unique for both its regional and global prospective, development focus, long-term approach to investments, ability to leverage the resources of the entire World Bank Group, as well as its commitment to maximizing the value of its portfolio companies through sustained assistance.

The Financial Institutions Group (FIG) is one of the main industry groups at IFC, responsible for managing roughly 40% of IFC's overall business in terms of volume and capital at risk. FIG engages in a wide range of sub-sectors including Microfinance, small and medium enterprise (SME) finance, Gender finance, Climate finance, Insurance, Capital Markets, Housing finance, Distressed Assets, Payments, Fintech, and other areas, with both investment and advisory services delivered to IFC's clients through its global network.

The sustainability and growth of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) is key to the World Bank Group's twin goals to reduce extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity. IFC's Committed MSME Portfolio has grown to ~ US$20.2 billion as of December 2023. FIG including Trade Finance contributes 89% of IFC's total MSME portfolio. FIG continues to generate new MSME business, the annual new business commitment over the last five years is approximately $4 billion, on average.

MSME financing is a core part of FIG's business. While some FIG investment clients (e.g., a small microfinance institution, debt fund manager or fintech) may themselves qualify as SMEs, the bulk of FIG's MSME impact is achieved by supporting our clients' lending to MSMEs. Working through financial service providers (FSPs) such as banks, micro-finance institutions, leasing companies and fintech lenders is a highly efficient way for IFC to reach MSMEs. FSPs have the capacity to locally onboard, underwrite, monitor, and services MSME loans at scale. While MSMEs are a key engine of grown in emerging and developing economies, access to finance remains a key constraint to grow their businesses and create jobs. Therefore, engaging with FSPs and enabling financing to MSMEs is a key strategy priority for IFC.

The position of Associate Investment Officer (AIO) will be part of the Financial Inclusion team within the FIG Global team based in Washington DC.

One of the key priorities for the Financial Inclusion team is to create global and replicable investment solutions to address the MSME financing gap. In May 2023, IFC's board approved the establishment of MSME Finance Platform, a new US$4 billion financing platform that will provide risk capital for eligible financial service providers serving MSMEs in emerging markets with a particular focus on those that are women-owned and those supporting climate and agriculture. The Platform also includes an innovative mobilization mechanism structured to help IFC also mobilize up to US$4 billion of additional funding to MSMEs. The MSME Finance Platform complements Small Loan Guarantee Program (SLGP), an existing IFC platform since 2018, which offers credit risk mitigation through risk sharing facilities (RSFs) to partner FSPs. Under SLGP, IFC executes individual risk sharing agreements with eligible FSPs in eligible countries to share 50% of SME portfolio risk operating in their local markets. These RSFs help address both supply-side and demand-side market failures, which are constraining access to finance for SMEs, for instance informality of SMEs, lack of credit and financial information and inadequate collateral.

The AIO will have a wide range of evolving responsibilities in line with strategic priorities of FIG's Financial Inclusion Group. This includes helping support and manage the deployment of the above-mentioned investment solutions as well as help structure and process new innovative solutions for MSME finance. The selected candidate will also participate and support the research, and knowledge management agenda of the Financial Inclusion Unit. Anticipated scope of duties and responsibilities includes the following:

Duties and Accountabilities:
The responsibilities of the AIO will include but are not limited to:

• Work with senior global leads to manage the day-to-day tasks and activities required to deploy the MSME investment solutions.
• Support pipeline development and management by working closely with regional FIG teams and helping process investment transactions in the area of MSME finance.
• Support portfolio management and reporting of the sub-projects of the recently approved MSME Finance Platform
• Participate in or lead in execution of transactions and negotiations for globally led transactions as appropriate; use advanced financial competencies and personal influencing skills to overcome impasses and lead negotiations to a successful outcome.
• As part of a transaction team, lead commercial due diligence, financial analysis, and preparation of Investment Review and Committee meeting books and materials.
• Collaborate within team and with the regional teams to develop global and regional sector strategies and support related promotion work.
• Analyze industry trends and prior transactions to develop new business and improve portfolio performance.
• Disseminate knowledge across the industry group and promote knowledge-sharing within FIG as well as more broadly across IFC.
• Work closely and constructively across FIG business/product lines as well as FIG regional teams to provide insights into MSME Finance space evolution, both medium- term and long-term and be accretive to FIG's overall business.
• Work with impact measurement specialists to ensure enhanced monitoring and analysis of development impact of IFC's investments in the MSME space.
• Collaborate across global units, including strategy, blended finance to effectively deploy the investment solutions and structure new MSME initiatives.

Selection Criteria

• Master's degree in finance, economics, or other related areas. Candidates with MBA, CPA would have an advantage.

• Minimum five years of relevant experience in emerging markets investment related areas to include debt and equity.

• Proven analytical, financial analysis, equity valuation, and financial modeling skills to analyze and form conclusions on company financial information or projects and industry indicators.

• Strong credit skills and excellent business judgment.

• Capacity to build productive and mutually beneficial relationships and networks internally and externally to identify business opportunities, discuss structuring alternatives, and resolve issues.

• Commitment to sustainable development.

• Original thinking / quick learning abilities with strong initiative and drive, as well as attention to details.

• Solid understanding of relevant trends and issues in the MSME finance space

• Open to feedback and willingness to learn

• Demonstrated ability to balance multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines

• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English; ability to convey ideas and positions clearly; strong presentation skills

• Technology savvy professional, with a passion for global development

• Effective team player in multi-cultural and multi-location environment and ability/experience with providing guidance, professional development, and quality control of work products

• Strong commitment to innovation and knowledge management

• Willingness to be proactive in contacting people and learning about new developments

• Highest standards of ethical integrity, transparency, and fairness

• International exposure, especially to the emerging markets, cultural sensitivity, and willingness to travel extensively

NOTE: This internal requisition is open to WBG and IMF staff only (including short-term and extended term consultants/ temporaries). External candidates are requested not to apply. In case an external candidate applies, their application will not be considered.

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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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