Investment Officer, Fintech at World Bank Group

Role & Responsibilities:

• Support IFC regional Fintech lead to build a strong pipeline of potential investee companies and to initiate new investment opportunities in Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Establish networks with financial institutions and investors, including venture capital, private equity firms and strategic investors, active in the Fintech sector in Sub-Saharan Africa. 
• Conduct analysis on new business opportunities and liaise extensively with colleagues in Sub-Saharan Africa and worldwide.
• Conduct due diligence for investment decisions; Participate in negotiations and transaction structuring with potential investee companies.
• Monitor existing portfolio equity investments.
• Pro-actively participate to the development effective sharing and institutionalization of industry knowledge and lessons from experience with the rest of the team.

Selection Criteria

• M.B.A or Master’s degree in Finance or in related field, with at least 6-8 years of successful Investment track record of which 3-5 years focusing on equity investments (preferably mostly or largely in emerging markets especially Sub-Saharan Africa).
• At least 2-3 years of investment experience in Fintech, and a good understanding of the industry. 
• Excellent business development and client relationship skills; Strong sense of service to clients and demonstrated business development attitude.
• Strong business acumen, ability to screen risks and propose best-fit structures.
• Experience in negotiating and structuring equity transactions.
• Excellent financial and analytical skills. 
• Strong inter-personal skills, ability to interact effectively with clients and colleagues from various cultural backgrounds. 
• Ability to supervise, mentor and lead more junior staff.
• Experience in portfolio management, including facilitation of exits.  
• Highly motivated, committed to highest ethical standards.
• Written competency and spoken language fluency in English, with writing and speaking capabilities in French preferred.