Investment Analyst- Santo Domingo

Job #:	132418
Title:	Investment Analyst
Job Stream:	Investment
Location:	Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Closing Date:	11/24/2013

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. IFC is recruiting an Investment Analyst to help oversee existing and develop new financial sector client relationships in the Caribbean Region. The Investment Analyst will be a member of the regional team in Santo Domingo, responsible for the design, negotiation, structuring and subsequent supervision of the Corporation’s investment projects. Investment Analysts help identify new projects and assist Investment Officers in executing deals, advising private companies on restructuring and using new financial instruments (e.g. risk management tools). Significant amounts of travel within the region and across the globe will be required to meet the objectives of the assignment.

Duties and Accountabilities:
- Significantly contribute to IFC’s financial sector business development efforts in the Caribbean Region in accordance with the Financial Markets and regional strategy; - Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, banking and multilateral partners to further develop the sector and to develop specific investment opportunities; - Develop financial models and robust technical analyses to support credit decisions. Design products and structure potential IFC debt, equity, and quasi-equity investments; - Actively participate in the structuring, negotiating and execution of deals in a leading or supporting role; - Analyze and appraise all aspects of new investment proposals including financial, operational, commercial, legal, corporate governance, and environmental and social sustainability elements; and prepare investment recommendations where appropriate; - Prepare investment review materials and presentation to investment committee to obtain approval. Negotiate in coordination with internal and external legal advisors the legal agreements and documentations of the transaction; - Establish and maintain relationships with existing clients to ensure responsive client service and enhance new business opportunities and support portfolio supervision process including quarterly reviews. - Preparation of quarterly supervision reports and periodic reviews of financial and other reports from clients. Track compliance of portfolio clients with reporting requirements, including monitoring the flow of financial statements and other reports, monitor development results; aggregate and analyze portfolio information data; coordinate communications with the necessary departments; monitor client compliance with their legal agreement with IFC. Propose courses of action in the event of non-compliance; Travel to visit and supervise investments in portfolio companies. - Conduct industry and market research and assist in IFC's business development efforts. - Identify and evaluate opportunities to increase the social development impact of new or portfolio projects.

Selection Criteria:
The ideal candidate will have: - Bachelor’s or equivalent degree with specialization in finance; - Professional experience (2+ years) in finance with a proven track record of contributing to the execution of investments; - Strong financial, analytical, and credit assessment skills, sound knowledge of loan investment documentation, accounting, financial statement analysis and financial modeling; - Facility to work successfully in multicultural teams and across boundaries; , strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage multiple client relationships and investment projects simultaneously; - Ability to multi-task, deal with conflicting priorities and deliver high quality work on schedule; - Motivation to work in a development institution and commitment to sustainable private sector development; - Ability to work effectively under pressure in multicultural, matrix and multi-disciplinary team, with a strong organizational time management skills; - Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills, including complete fluency in Spanish, French, and English. - Previous experience with IFC systems (MFA, I-desk, EPMS) a strong plus. 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. 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 an initial duration of 3 years (renewable), with a one-year probation period and subject to be renewed. This is local hire (paid in local currency). The appointee will be stationed in Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic. Note: If the selected candidate is a current Bank Group staff member with a Regular or Open-Ended appointment, s/he will retain his/her Regular or Open-Ended appointment. All others will be offered a 3 year term appointment.