Investment Analyst, Infrastructure - Africa at World Bank Group

Duties and Accountabilities:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide analytical, research, portfolio, and processing support to project teams;
• Create and analyze financial models;
• Review and analyze historical and projected financial statements;
• Conduct industry and market research and assist in IFC’s business development efforts;
• Elaborate pitchbooks and proposals for clients;
• Review company information and prepare reports on periodic financial statements, project progress reports, and other information submitted by clients;
• Participate in all aspects of IFC’s project processing cycle, from project development to asset management; 
• Prepare documentation for IFC internal processes;
• Participate in investment negotiations; 
• Actively manage assigned investments in portfolio companies, including monitoring of compliance with IFC financial, environmental, insurance and legal requirements;
• Preparing timely credit risk assessment reports and equity valuations; and 
• Tracking development results throughout the project cycle. 

Selection Criteria

• A bachelor’s degree from a renowned university (preferably with a specialization in Finance, Business, or Economics – enrollment in the CFA program is a plus);
• Experience in a financial institution (2+ years) with a proven track record (international exposure desired) – ideally with experience in corporate or project finance;
• Excellent knowledge of Excel and ability to develop complex financial models, including discount cash flow models, loan valuation models, and other models as needed; 
• Experience in infrastructure-related projects will be a plus;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills as well as sound business judgment to identify issues and present creative and practical solutions;
• Ability to work successfully in multicultural teams and across boundaries;
• Demonstrated quantitative, financial analysis and modelling skills;
• Demonstrated teamwork skills;
• Proactive initiative taker – helping transaction leads without having to be asked;
• Ability to manage and complete multiple projects/tasks simultaneously and to meet deadlines under pressure;
• Keen interest in emerging markets;
• Willingness and ability to travel on short notice as required;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Fluency in English is required.  Knowledge of other regional languages, such as French and/or Portuguese, is a plus.