Career At International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Our Company, The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector investment arm of the World Bank Group, is one of the leading investors and lenders in emerging markets.
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) - We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Investment Analyst - Infrastructure Africa
Job #: 141276
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Our Company, The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector investment arm of the World Bank Group, is one of the leading investors and lenders in emerging markets.
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) - We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Investment Analyst - Infrastructure Africa
Job #: 141276
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job Stream: Infrastructure
Job Descriptions
IFC is seeking to recruit an Investment Analyst to work closely with other investment staff to support the development, execution and monitoring of investments for its Infrastructure Group in the Africa region.
This group is responsible for sourcing and executing investment transactions in power, transport, and utilities in the Africa region.
In addition to traditional investment activities, Investment Analysts will also be involved in transactions undertaken by IFC Infraventures, an equity fund established by IFC to provide risk capital and expertise for the early stage development of infrastructure projects.
IFC is today a leader in this area and seeks to substantially expand its activities in the region in these sectors. The position provides an opportunity to obtain company, project and sector experience in a specialized, growing and high impact area. Some travel in the region will be required.
Duties and Accountabilities
The responsibilities of the Investment Analyst include but are not limited to:
Analyze financial statements and prepare financial models;
Conduct industry, market and company research;
Prepare project-related documents for internal and external audiences;
Participate in all aspects of IFC's project processing cycle from project development to disbursement;
Coordinate closely with environmental and social colleagues to ensure the maintenance of high environmental and social standards in IFC's investment;
Participate in investment negotiations;
Supervise investments in portfolio companies; and
Collaborate efficiently with a range of industry and regional IFC colleagues.
Selection Criteria:
At least Bachelor's or equivalent university degree;
Up to 4 years prior experience in project and credit analysis with a major financial institution, consulting company or large corporation a plus, although candidates with limited prior experience will also be considered;
Strong financial, analytical and modeling skills;
Team player with strong interpersonal skills, ability to interact effectively with clients and colleagues from various cultural backgrounds;
Interest in the World Bank Group and IFC’s mission, strategy and values; and
Excellent communication skills in English required, other language skills an advantage.
Application Closing Date
9th December, 2014
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply
Note:
If the selected candidate is a current Bank Group staff member with a Regular or Open-Ended appointment, s/he will retain his/her Regular or Open-Ended appointment. All others will be offered a 2 year term appointment.
Women are particularly encouraged to apply.
