Investment Officer Almaty, Kazakhstan
Background / General description
IFC (International Finance Corporation), 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 finance markets, helps client improve social and environmental sustainability and provides technical assistance and advice to governments and businesses in the developing world.
The IFC is seeking an Associate Investment Officer/Investment Officer to support deal origination, appraisal and closing of investment projects primarily in the infrastructure sector, including power, water, transport and other utilities, with private and sub-national clients. Depending on infrastructure deal flow, other real industries could also be included. The position will be based in Almaty, Kazakhstan, and reports to IFC’s Regional Manager, based in Almaty.
The successful candidate will work closely with IFC’s global infrastructure team based in Moscow, Istanbul and Washington, with the objective of securing good investments in the region, gathering and analyzing market intelligence, and establishing strong relationships with government and business communities.
Duties and Accountabilities
• Work closely with the investment team in Almaty and with regional and industry teams to develop investment/marketing strategies for IFC in the infrastructure sector (including power, transport and utilities) throughout Central Asia and Azerbaijan.
• Develop strong relationships with private and sub-national clients as well as with government officials to further develop specific investment opportunities.
• Promote IFC’s products and services. Work on innovative and flexible financial structures for complex transactions with the objective to develop a strong pipeline of high quality investment opportunities.
• Prepare financial analysis and modeling, and assist in structuring and negotiating deals.
• Evaluate attractiveness of specific transactions and IFC’s potential involvement including credit and reputational issues. Coordinate internally and make recommendations for IFC’s investments.
• Coordinate closely with social, environmental colleagues to add value to IFC’s clients and achieve sustainable development impact to address any social and environmental concerns and find pragmatic solutions.
• Manage portfolio companies; propose portfolio restructurings, capital increases, equity sales, etc.
Selection Criteria
• MBA or equivalent qualification.
• 5 years experience in finance with a proven track-record of sourcing, structuring and closing investments with a focus on projects in Central Asia region. Prior experience in the infrastructure sector would be beneficial.
• Sound business judgment in identifying potential business partners, and strong business development and client relationship skills; ability to focus effectively on clients needs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (required) and Russian (required). Knowledge of an additional Central Asia language would be beneficial.
• Excellent financial and credit skills; demonstrated ability undertake financial due diligence and to create and maintain complex financial models.
• Robust analytical and problem solving skills to identify issues and present creative and practical solutions.
• Capacity to deal with conflicting priorities and to operate in difficult business environments while delivering high quality work on schedule; ability to work successfully in multicultural teams and across boundaries.
• Ability to interact independently with the senior management of potential clients and other business counterparts, as well as with senior government officials.
• Strong teamwork skills. Ability to work collaboratively in diverse teams and share information.
• Enthusiast and motivated attitude to work.
• Genuine commitment to highest ethical standards and to sustainable development.
• Willingness to travel frequently within Kazakhstan and the region.
IFC (International Finance Corporation), 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 finance markets, helps client improve social and environmental sustainability and provides technical assistance and advice to governments and businesses in the developing world.
The IFC is seeking an Associate Investment Officer/Investment Officer to support deal origination, appraisal and closing of investment projects primarily in the infrastructure sector, including power, water, transport and other utilities, with private and sub-national clients. Depending on infrastructure deal flow, other real industries could also be included. The position will be based in Almaty, Kazakhstan, and reports to IFC’s Regional Manager, based in Almaty.
The successful candidate will work closely with IFC’s global infrastructure team based in Moscow, Istanbul and Washington, with the objective of securing good investments in the region, gathering and analyzing market intelligence, and establishing strong relationships with government and business communities.
Duties and Accountabilities
• Work closely with the investment team in Almaty and with regional and industry teams to develop investment/marketing strategies for IFC in the infrastructure sector (including power, transport and utilities) throughout Central Asia and Azerbaijan.
• Develop strong relationships with private and sub-national clients as well as with government officials to further develop specific investment opportunities.
• Promote IFC’s products and services. Work on innovative and flexible financial structures for complex transactions with the objective to develop a strong pipeline of high quality investment opportunities.
• Prepare financial analysis and modeling, and assist in structuring and negotiating deals.
• Evaluate attractiveness of specific transactions and IFC’s potential involvement including credit and reputational issues. Coordinate internally and make recommendations for IFC’s investments.
• Coordinate closely with social, environmental colleagues to add value to IFC’s clients and achieve sustainable development impact to address any social and environmental concerns and find pragmatic solutions.
• Manage portfolio companies; propose portfolio restructurings, capital increases, equity sales, etc.
Selection Criteria
• MBA or equivalent qualification.
• 5 years experience in finance with a proven track-record of sourcing, structuring and closing investments with a focus on projects in Central Asia region. Prior experience in the infrastructure sector would be beneficial.
• Sound business judgment in identifying potential business partners, and strong business development and client relationship skills; ability to focus effectively on clients needs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (required) and Russian (required). Knowledge of an additional Central Asia language would be beneficial.
• Excellent financial and credit skills; demonstrated ability undertake financial due diligence and to create and maintain complex financial models.
• Robust analytical and problem solving skills to identify issues and present creative and practical solutions.
• Capacity to deal with conflicting priorities and to operate in difficult business environments while delivering high quality work on schedule; ability to work successfully in multicultural teams and across boundaries.
• Ability to interact independently with the senior management of potential clients and other business counterparts, as well as with senior government officials.
• Strong teamwork skills. Ability to work collaboratively in diverse teams and share information.
• Enthusiast and motivated attitude to work.
• Genuine commitment to highest ethical standards and to sustainable development.
• Willingness to travel frequently within Kazakhstan and the region.
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