Associate Investment Officer- Lima, Peru

Job #:	130325
Title:	Associate Investment Officer
Job Stream:	Financial Sector
Location:	Lima, Peru
Closing Date:	02/25/2013
Background / General description:
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector 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, helps clients improve social and environmental sustainability, and provides technical assistance and advice to governments and businesses in the developing world. Investment Officers (IOs) are the project leaders of multidisciplinary 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.  IFC is recruiting Investment Officers to identify business opportunities, execute transactions and actively manage portfolio projects. The overall goal of the job 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.
Duties and Accountabilities:
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Evaluate structure, negotiate, and close new transactions, portfolio restructurings, rescheduling, capital increases, equity sales, etc. • Research and analyze industry product company information to support risk reward assessment of new business proposals; • Create financial models and analyze historical and projected financial statements, to assist with transaction negotiation and processing of investment transactions; • Conduct financial models and equity valuation to inform portfolio strategy • Review company and project information and documentation, prepare periodic reports to ensure compliance, process waiver requests, in support for portfolio activities • Gather market data, analysis and trends, to support business development and promotion plans consistent with regional industry strategy and their implementation • Participate in negotiations; use negotiation skills to overcome impasses and finalize negotiations in straightforward transactions. • • Develop and maintain quality relationships with counterparts internally and externally • Coordinate closely with social, environmental, and technical assistance colleagues in order to add value to our clients' businesses, find pragmatic solutions to the specific sector challenges, and achieve sustainable development impact. • Identify and evaluate opportunities to increase the social development impact of new or portfolio projects.
Selection Criteria:
• MBA or equivalent qualification • At least 4 years experience in finance with a proven track-record, typically in corporate banking, investment banking and/or private equity  • Knowledge of industry sector trends, and expertise in one or more of the following sectors would be an advantage: Manufacturing, Agribusiness, and Consumer & Social Services • 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 Spanish and English. • Capacity to deal with conflicting priorities and deliver high quality work on schedule • Facility to work successfully in multicultural teams and across boundaries • Demonstrated teamwork skills • Strong client service orientation with an openness to feedback and new ideas • Excellent presentation skills • Highly motivated, committed to highest ethical standards • Genuine commitment to sustainable development • Willingness to travel extensively and geographic flexibility (openness to re-locate to one of IFCs regional hubs) As a representative of the World Bank Group, all professional activities are expected to be consistent with our Core Values: personal honesty, integrity, commitment, working together in teams -with openness and trust; empowering others and respecting differences; encouraging risk-taking and responsibility; enjoying our work and our families. Details vacancy #130325 are available in the World Bank Careers website: www.ifc.org, click on ‘Careers’ and then on ‘Current opportunities. Applications should be sent in English. All applications must be submitted through this website. The World Bank Group is committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, nationality, culture and educational background. Individuals with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.  Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Cover letter should clearly describe the relevant results the candidate has delivered in prior positions, rather than simply listing responsibilities. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. The contract for this position has duration of 2 years, with a one-year probation period and subject to be renewed. This is local hire (paid in local currency). The appointees will be stationed in Lima, Peru or Bogota, Colombia. Closing date is February 25, 2013

Applications must be submitted online. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates can check the status of their applications by visiting www.ifc.org/careers.