Senior Financial Sector Specialist

About International Finance Corporation

International Finance Corporation (IFC) is the largest 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.

Job Title: Senior Financial Sector SpecialistLocation:

Central Asia and Turkey region

Job Description:Business Development & Client Delivery

• Support Business Development Activities: Assist with project design and implementation across a range of initiatives carried out by the FIG Upstream Advisory team in Central Asia and Türkiye region.
• Sector and Market Research: Undertake comprehensive research and analysis on relevant sectors, markets, and companies within Central Asia and Türkiye, including market mapping, peer analysis, and preparing sector and company financial projections or models.
• Outreach Material Preparation: Prepare high-quality presentations, client pitch-books, briefs, and other outreach materials tailored for various audiences.
• Workshop Organization: Support the organization of workshops across the Central Asia and Türkiye region, contributing to the preparation of relevant materials and logistics for these fora.

Project Management

• Support for Project Leads (PLs): Assist Project Leads with various project management tasks, such as preparing concept notes for new projects, drafting supervision reports for ongoing projects, and compiling completion reports for finished projects.
• Support to technical experts: Backstop to consultants implementing technical workstreams with analytical support, client interaction, and logistical support as needed.
• Compliance and Portfolio Quality: Ensure all new projects within the CAT region adhere to portfolio quality requirements, manage internal project approval processes, oversee project budgets, and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for each project.

Data Analysis and Reporting

• Collect, analyze, and interpret operational data related to IFC projects, portfolio performance, and financial indicators, providing insights and recommendations to management.

Benefits

• A competitive salary of $85,000 - $110,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, life, and disability insurance, and paid leave, including parental leave.
• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, International Relations, Science, Engineering, or other relevant field.
• MBA or Masters degree preferred.
• A minimum of 4 years work experience with a leading management consultancy, financial institution with a proven track record.
• Genuine commitment to development and to the World Bank Group and IFC's mission, strategy, and values.

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