Associate Financial Officer- Moscow, Russia

Job #:	122515
Title:	Associate Financial Officer
Job Stream:	Treasury
Location:	Moscow, Russian Federation
Closing Date:	11/25/2012
Background / General description:
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector development arm of the World Bank Group, is a global investor and advisor committed to promoting projects in its developing member countries that are economically beneficial, financially and commercially sound, and environmentally and socially sustainable. IFC finances private sector investments, mobilizes capital in the international financial markets, and provides advisory services to governments and businesses in the developing world. IFC’s highly qualified and motivated professionals come from around the world, bringing a wide variety of experiences. The Treasury Client Solutions Department provides IFC’s clients with innovative forms of local currency financing with a focus on the development of domestic debt markets to help increase the capacity for long-term local currency investment. The group has global responsibility for derivative transactions, structured debt, and IFC's local currency bond issuances. It is involved in both domestic and cross-border capital markets transactions, as well as bilateral structured financings with clients.
Duties and Accountabilities:
The IFC is conducting a search for an individual to join the Treasury Client Solutions Department in the capacity of Associate Financial Officer starting immediately. The position would be located in Moscow. His/her primary responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: • Developing and running financial models to assist with the structuring and pricing of transactions; • Assisting in managing regulatory relationships in the region • Gathering, organizing, and analyzing market data; • Assist in marketing local currency products and capabilities to regional clients, regional regulatory agencies, and regional banks ; • Marketing and structuring derivative based local currency transactions and structured finance products such as partial or full guarantees, risk sharing facilities etc.; • Assisting in preparation of documentation associated with IFC’s bond issuances and investment projects ;
Selection Criteria:
1. Master’s or equivalent degree and 3-5 years finance experience, preferably in fixed income and/or structured finance within an investment bank, rating agency, or other capital markets-related entity. For internal applicants, familiarity and experience with IFC investment cycle and Treasury products is a plus; 2. Advanced data analysis and database management skills and ability to conduct research from diverse sources of information including Bloomberg and Reuters; 3. Strong quantitative/mathematical/modeling skills, ideally gained within a transactional environment; 4. Advanced knowledge of Excel and other statistical software packages is desirable; 5. Ability to multi-task and prioritize under time pressure; 6. Exhibits attention to detail, resourcefulness, and strong oral and written communication skills; 7. Ability to travel frequently on short notice; 8. Highly motivated, self-starter with proven capacity for teamwork, and willingness to work long hours when needed; 9. Fluency in English and preferably proficiency in other languages; and 10. Enthusiasm for development of domestic debt markets. APPLY NOW