La Banque Mondiale recrute un agent principal d’investissement, Johannesburg, Afrique du Sud

Description :

IFC—a member of the World Bank Group—is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries. In fiscal year 2020, we invested $22 billion in private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity. For more information, visit www.ifc.org.

IFC, the private sector arm of the World Bank Group, is the largest multilateral provider of financing for private enterprise in emerging markets. IFC provides loans, equity, structured finance and risk management tools as well as advisory services to support the private sector in developing countries. IFC invests in private sector projects that are financially and economically viable and have a substantial development impact. The Corporation is headquartered in Washington, D.C. It has three hubs in Sub‐Saharan Africa (Johannesburg, Dakar, and Nairobi) and several country offices.

The Financial Institutions Group, one of IFC’s industry departments, supports projects in numerous financial subsectors, partners with local financial institutions, develops domestic and regional equity and debt markets and introduces new financing instruments. The goal is to develop efficient financial systems that will increase financial inclusion and fuel economic growth in client countries and enhance IFC’s developmental impact.

The Financial Institutions Group is recruiting a Senior Investment Officer to join the Investment and Portfolio

Team, which originates, manages and monitors IFC’s financial sector investments in Africa and the Middle‐East. The Senior Investment Officer will report to the Financial Institutions Group Manager, Investment, Southern and Eastern Africa.

The position will be based in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Duties and Accountabilities :

• Handle client relationships and provide insight into sector developments in client countries to anticipate new investment opportunities and/or performance issues ;
• Identify and analyze fundamental competitive strengths and weaknesses of investment opportunities or portfolio companies and identify financial and non‐financial issues, opportunities and risk/reward factors (e.g. business environment, country, and sponsor) ;
• Structure, negotiate and execute new transactions, portfolio restructurings, rescheduling, capital increases, equity sales, etc.;
• Lead and manage project teams, mentor and develop junior staff; and
• Coordinate closely with social, environmental, and advisory colleagues to add value to our clients’ businesses and achieve sustainable development impact.

Selection Criteria :

• MBA or equivalent qualification ;
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience covering the financial sector, preferably in an investment related function ;
• Excellent understanding of financial and operational characteristics of financial institutions; ‐ Experience in emerging markets ;
• Sound client relationship skills, track record and ability to focus on client needs ;
• Strong financial and credit skills and demonstrated ability to structure a variety of complex financial instruments (debt and equity) ;
• Sound business judgment and strong problem solving/negotiation skills, as well as ability to work effectively on simultaneous projects under time pressure ;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; French or Portuguese a significant plus ;
• Ability to mentor junior investment staff ;
• Genuine interest in development finance and working in a multicultural environment.

Poverty has no borders, neither does excellence. We succeed because of our differences and we continuously search for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds from around the globe.

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