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Investment Officer - Infrastructure- Jakarta, Indonesia

Job #: 120316
Title: Investment Officer - Infrastructure
Job Stream: Investment
Location: Jakarta, Indonesia
Closing Date: 09/16/2012


Background / General description:
International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, fosters sustainable economic growth in developing countries by financing private sector investment, mobilizing private capital in local and international financial markets, and providing advisory services to business and governments. Our vision is that people should have the opportunity to escape poverty and improve their lives.

IFC in Indonesia aims to: (1) reduce the impact of climate change; (2) increase rural incomes; (3) promote sustainable urbanization. To achieve these objectives, IFC in Indonesia combines investment and advisory services to expand access to finance, manufacturing, extend the reach of infrastructure as well as improve consumer and social services, strengthen commodity-based supply chains, support the creation of viable forest plantations on degraded lands, and improve the business environment.

Investment Officers (IOs) are the leaders of multidisciplinary project teams and professionals who have expertise in the regions or sectors in which we do business. Project teams consist of lawyers, environmental and social specialists, and economists, as well as technical specialists. IOs work directly with their clients, and international and local sponsors, to identify business opportunities, execute transactions and actively manage portfolio projects. The overall goal of the position holder is to maximize the impact of IFC’s intervention and to contribute to the regional and/or sector/industry development in our countries of operation by executing innovative, developmental, and profitable investments for IFC.

IFC is seeking to hire an Investment Officer to work in its country office in Jakarta, Indonesia to support Infrastructure and Natural Resources team’s investment activities in the East Asia and Pacific region, and more specifically in Indonesia. The position reports to the Country Manager, Indonesia and the Manager of Infrastructure - EAP, Hong Kong. Specific sector focus will be determined by business needs across the Infrastructure and Natural Resources team. Frequent travel will be required to meet the objectives of the assignment.

Duties and Accountabilities:
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Developing a strong pipeline of good quality investment opportunities in the infrastructure and natural resources sectors through anticipating market trends and employing sector and country knowledge;

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, global and regional private businesses, banking and multilateral partners and government officials to further develop the sector and to develop specific investment opportunities;

• Evaluating, structuring, negotiating, and closing new transactions, portfolio restructurings, rescheduling, capital increases, equity sales, etc.;

• Developing innovative and appropriate financial structures for straightforward and complex transactions in infrastructure and natural resources sector;

• Leading negotiation/ documentation teams, using strong negotiation skills to develop solutions, overcome impasses and finalize negotiations in transactions;

• Leading and managing project teams;

• Coordinating closely with social, environmental and technical assistance colleagues in order to add value to our clients' businesses, finding pragmatic solutions to the specific sector challenges, to achieve sustainable development impact;

• Collaborating in developing sector and regional strategies and supporting related policy advisory work; and

• Mentoring and developing junior staff.

Selection Criteria:
• MBA or equivalent qualification;

• At least 8 years experience in finance (e.g. corporate finance, investment banking, private equity, equity research) with a proven track-record of sourcing, structuring and closing deals, preferably in infrastructure and natural resources sectors;

• Knowledge of relevant industry sector trends, experience in emerging markets (especially in Indonesia) a plus;

• Strong technical skills in financial modeling and analysis;

• Strong financial and credit skills, demonstrated ability to structure a variety of financial instruments (debt and equity);

• Business development and client relationship skills, track record and ability to focus on clients needs effectively;

• Ability to interact directly and independently with the senior management of potential clients, of financial and technical partners, as well as senior government officials;

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, skills in Bahasa Indonesia a plus;

• Strong inter-personal and team working skills, ability to interact effectively with clients and colleagues from various cultural backgrounds;

• Ability to mentor junior investment staff;

• Highly motivated, committed to highest ethical standards; and

• Genuine commitment to sustainable development.

IFC offers rewarding careers in a multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary and global working environment. All applications will be treated in strict confidence. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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