The World Bank Associate Investment Officer position for 2025 presents an exciting opportunity to play a crucial role in driving sustainable investments that foster economic growth and reduce poverty. In this role, you will assist in identifying, structuring, and managing investment projects that align with the World Bank’s mission.
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As an Associate Investment Officer, you will collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including governments and private sector partners, to develop innovative financing solutions. This position is ideal for individuals with a strong background in finance, investment analysis, and a passion for making a positive impact on global development. Join us in shaping the future of investment for sustainable development!world bank
Selection Criteria
• Master’s degree in finance, economics or other related areas.
• At least 4 years of relevant experience with a proven track-record of sourcing, structuring and closing investments both in equity and debt; as well as active portfolio management of debt and equity investments.world bank
• Candidates with work experience in audit companies, commercial banks, private equity funds and rating agencies are encouraged to apply.
• Good understanding of IFC’s financial instruments including typical investment conditions and key structuring terms.
• Understanding of industry drivers, business/ market development cycles, and business performance and long-term competitiveness/ viability are measured within the industry and how industry dynamics may evolve within a country/ region.world bank
• Proven analytical, financial analysis, equity valuation, and financial modeling skills to analyze and form conclusions on company financial information or projects and industry indicators. Able to oversee and provide quality control feedback on financial models prepared by analysts.
• Understanding of credit and non-financial risks associated with straightforward projects and specific aspects of a complex project, and how to satisfactorily mitigate those risks.
• Capacity to identify barriers for market creation opportunities in a targeted country by tapping into relevant internal expertise and synthesizing information on local regulatory and economic context, industry/ sector and landscape, and constraints clients are facing to grow their business.
• Capacity to build client relationships/ networks. Ability to identify business opportunities, discuss structuring alternatives, and resolve issues.
• Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills to effectively influence the perception/ support of clients/ stakeholders.world bank
• Ability to draft documents and reports that are concise, well-organized, and appropriately focused on most critical points that are relevant to the target audience.
• Ability to share valid opinions and new observations relevant to project outcomes with project leaders in a manner that is concise, cohesive, and focused.
• Excellent oral and written presentation skills in English are required; Knowledge of other languages of the CEE region is desirable.
WBG Culture Attributes:
1. Sense of Urgency – Anticipating and quickly reacting to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
2. Thoughtful Risk Taking – Taking informed and thoughtful risks and making courageous decisions to push boundaries for greater impact.
3. Empowerment and Accountability – Engaging with others in an empowered and accountable manner for impactful results.
