Financial Sector Expert

Company Overview:

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is a leading global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets.

We work in over 100 countries, leveraging our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities.

Our mission is to promote sustainable economic growth and reduce poverty by investing in businesses that improve people's lives.

Sector Focus:

The Financial Institutions Group (FIG) at IFC supports projects in various financial sub-sectors, partners with local financial institutions, develops domestic and regional equity and debt markets, and introduces new financing instruments.

FIG engages in a wide range of sub-sectors, including microfinance, SMEs, gender, climate, insurance, capital markets, housing, distressed assets, and others.

Job Description:

As an Investment Officer with FIG, you will be responsible for supporting the development of a high-quality pipeline in Central Asia under the supervision of the Regional Industry Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the identification and assessment of FIG advisory and investment opportunities based on country and sector strategies and market creation potential.
• Contribute to the development of projects and programs, including market studies and client diagnostics.
• Design and implement sector and client-level engagements leading to future investments or supporting current FIG clients.
• Help spot game-changing trends, technologies, and business models that can bring solutions to emerging markets.
• Produce regular reports on the assigned portfolio, including monitoring progress against project milestones and KPIs.
• Contribute to sector-specific data analysis and stress-testing of various operating models.
• Support investment transactions as required from initiation, due diligence, internal approvals, processing, and negotiations of debt and equity investment.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Master's degree or equivalent qualification in Business, Finance, Economics, or other relevant field.
• At least 8 years of relevant experience in project and/or program development, producing feasibility studies, hands-on advisory, and/or consulting functions in emerging markets.
• Experience in project/program management, including executing against implementation plans with defined business development milestones.
• Strong experience in the banking and financial sector, including a solid operational understanding of commercial banks and other financial entities in emerging markets.
• Outstanding analytical and critical thinking skills, including the capacity to innovate and challenge the status quo.
• Understanding of the relevant sector and ability to link policy reforms, advisory interventions, investment, and mobilization to deliver solutions at a country level via the Cascade approach.
• Ability to engage with private sector clients, local and national governments, and other stakeholders to encourage pioneering business and market development.
• Experience in monitoring and reporting on a portfolio of projects/programs/initiatives.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, life, and disability insurance, and paid leave, including parental leave.
• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.