Investment Analyst - GRABS

About Our Client:

IFC a member of the World Bank Group is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. They work in more than 100 countries using their 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.

IFCs Advisory Services in Public Private Partnerships (C3P) is focused on assisting governments to develop and bring to market publicprivate partnerships primarily in infrastructure and social sectors. In Brazil among other initiatives C3P has a partnership with the Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) and the InterAmerican Development Bank (IDB) (the Private Sector Partnership Program PSP Program) to jointly develop such projects. The Department is now seeking to recruit an Investment Analyst to join the team based in So Paulo Brazil who will report to the head of the PSP Program.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The analysts work will involve contributing to the marketing activities and the execution of advisory mandates in Brazil which involves frequent travel throughout the country. These will include but are not limited to:

• Contribute to the Teams origination and marketing activities:
  • Assist in the identification of potential new mandates through country industry and market research.
  • Assist in the preparation of presentations to current and potential clients.
  • Assist in the preparation of proposals for new mandates and mandate letters.
• Contribute to the Teams project execution activities including among others:
  • Develop financial analysis and models to assess the financial feasibility of projects.
  • Provide support in the selection of consultants including drafting consultant terms of reference requests for proposals and applications for funding for consultant costs.
  • Participate in due diligences.
  • Participate in meetings with government clients and investors.
  • Prepare reports and presentations about the Program when needed.
  • Assist in drafting project information memorandums strategic options reports bidding and transaction documents etc.
  • Perform duties as requested by senior members of the team.
  • Prepare presentations and reports as requested by Senior Management.
• Undertake research as required.
• Contribute to the Teams administrative internal activities:
  • Assist in the preparation of all necessary documentation to comply with any applicable internal WBG policy.
  • Assist in all PSP Facility reporting activities.

Selection Criteria

• Bachelors Degree in a businessrelated area such as Economics Engineering Business Administration or Accounting with specialization in finance is required.
• Minimum of two years of experience.
• Previous experiences in infrastructure sector and/or financial advising are desirable.
• Financial modeling skills are desirable.
• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills and sound business judgment to identify issues and present creative and practical solutions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.
• Facility to work successfully in multicultural teams and across boundaries.
• Demonstrated teamwork skills.

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. They 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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