Investment Analyst, Financial Institutions Group

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Description

Description Build a career with impact. Working at the World Bank Group (WBG) provides a unique opportunity to help countries solve their greatest development challenges. As one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries, the WBG is a unique partnership of five global institutions dedicated to ending poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, the WBG works with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges.

Responsibilities

• Conduct financial analysis of companies by reviewing and analyzing historical and projected financial statements
• Create and analyze financial models when required
• · Support the team in preparing Project Concept Notes, Investment Review Books, and any documentation for IFC internal processes
• Conduct or update the Integrity Due Diligence of new and existing clients
• Participate in the active monitoring of investments in portfolio companies, including monitoring of compliance with IFC financial, integrity, environmental, insurance and legal requirements
• Review company information and prepare reports on periodic financial statements, project progress reports, and other information submitted by clients
• Conduct industry and market research on relevant sectors/markets from internal and external databases, including comparator analysis and market mapping

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree, preferably with a specialization in Finance or Business
• Enrollment in the CFA program is a plus 2-5 years work experience in a financial institution, particularly in investment projects
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Sound business judgment to identify issues and present creative and practical solutions
• Demonstrated quantitative, financial analysis and modelling skills
• Ability to gather and organize information and present findings in a concise format, both in writing and verbally
• Genuine commitment to development and to the WBG’s mission, strategy and values
• Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, Word, AI and database skills
• High level of accuracy and excellent attention to detail and quality
• Ability to thrive under pressure and effectively in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines while working on multiple assignments
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Good interpersonal communication
• Excellent teamwork skills, ability to take initiative and work successfully in multicultural teams and across organizational boundaries
• Strong written and verbal communications skills in English are required
• Fluency in French or Portuguese will be a plus

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