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Associate Investment Officer Tegucigalpa, Honduras


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.

Associate Investment Officers (AIOs) 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. AIOs work directly with their clients and international and local sponsors. IFC is recruiting Associate 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:

• Support the Country Manager for Central America in the development and implementation of regional strategy.
• Evaluate structures, negotiate, and close new transactions, portfolio restructurings, rescheduling, capital increases, equity sales, etc.
• Develop a strong pipeline of good quality investment opportunities
• Develop innovative and appropriate financial structures for straightforward transactions
• Participate in negotiations, using negotiation skills to overcome impasses and finalize negotiations in straightforward transactions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, global and regional private businesses, banking and multilateral partners and government to develop specific investment opportunities
• 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.
• Develop analysis and mapping of investment opportunities in Central America for specific
industries and/or countries.

Selection Criteria

MBA or equivalent qualification
• At least 3-5 years experience in finance with a proven track-record of sourcing, structuring and closing investments
• Knowledge of relevant industry sector trends, experience in emerging markets a plus
• 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; fluency in Spanish
• Strong inter-personal 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
• Genuine commitment to sustainable development
• Willingness to travel extensively and geographic flexibility

To apply please visit www.ifc.org, click on ‘Careers’ and then on ‘Current opportunities’ for detailed information on how to apply. Applications should be sent by March 10th, 2013 at the latest. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. This position is subject to a renewable term appointment contract with an initial duration of 2 year(s), paid in local currency. The appointee will be stationed in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. IFC’s Recruitment and Employment Policies reflect its strong values for cultural, racial and gender diversity. Citizens of any Latin American and the Caribbean country as well women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Company Description

IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is the largest global development institution focused exclusively on the private sector. We help developing countries achieve sustainable growth by financing investment, providing advisory services to businesses and governments, and mobilizing capital in the international financial markets. For more information, visit www.ifc.org.