Investment Analyst
Description
IFC a sister organization of the World Bank and 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 2019 we invested more than 19 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 wwwifcorg
IFC has embarked on an ambitious new strategy to stimulate more investment activity by Creating Markets including in Low Income Countries LICs and Fragile and Conflict Situations FCS This new strategy requires a shift in our approach to proactively create deepen and expand markets and projects rather than waiting for clients to propose projects for IFC to finance This strategy also relies on upstream work with Governments and World Bank colleagues to enable private sector solutions and financing We call this approach the Cascade Working with clients we will first seek private sector solutions to address development challenges where such solutions are advisable and can be effective and reserve public financing for projects only when other options are suboptimal
The Manufacturing Agribusiness and Services sector team is recruiting Investment Analyst for their team to work closely with IFCs Investment Officers who are responsible for the origination structuring negotiation and subsequent supervision of the Corporations investment projects Investment Analysts help identify new projects and assist Investment Officers in executing transactions and portfolio monitoring
This position will be based in Cairo Egypt
IFC recruits investment analysts globally on twoyear term contracts extendable to a maximum of four years Upon completion of their contracts investment analysts typically leave to pursue a graduate degree or additional work experience
Duties  Accountabilities
Fully understands the financial aspects of investment or advisory transactions including how to conduct market analysis and determine financial soundness of company or project opportunity
Demonstrated skill in financial statement analysis accounting finance financial modeling DCF and comparable company analysis to support informed decision making
Ability to conduct market and industry research and analysis
Ability to demonstrate attention to detail thoughtful scenario analysis and diligence in the quality of ones own work
Ability to analyze and synthesize debt pricing benchmarks and equity trading comparables
Basic understanding of how specific investments or advisory transactions in different industries and sectors impact economic market and social development and how to use mapping methodology to assess market conditions gaps and business opportunities
Identify data collection needs to support the assessment of financial operational development impact and market information as well as relevant ESG matters Coordinate with the client to obtain needed information
Demonstrates active listening skills by being attentive and listening to others in order to identify client and stakeholder needs
Able to distill and summarize large amounts of information from various sources to prepare business documents and presentations
Able to write in a logical and comprehensive yet concise manner
Able to utilize graphics and tables to effectively and creatively present data
Extract lessons of IFCs earlier investments or advisory mandates and other evaluative work as relevant to provide input to the structuring of straightforward transactions
Selection Criteria
Selection Criteria
Bachelors or equivalent degree
Up to 3 years work experience in a financial institution particularly in investment projects
Ability to develop complex financial models
Keen interest in development finance and multicultural environments
Highly motivated committed to highest ethical standard ability to work successfully in multicultural teams and across boundaries
Strong knowledge of financial markets
Strong analytical and conceptual skills including corporate/project finance
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing
Fluency in English required fluency in French is a plus proficiency in additional languages is preferred
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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