Description
IFC โ a member of the World Bank Group โ is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries. In fiscal year 2023, IFC committed a record US$43.7 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity as economies grapple with the impacts of global compounding crises. For more information, visit www.ifc.org.
Infrastructure is one of IFC's strategic priorities. IFC's Infrastructure department supports the World Bank Group's aim of improving access to efficient, reliable, and affordable infrastructure for the poor in emerging markets.ย The team is responsible for originating and managing IFC's investment activities in the following sectors: Power Generation, Distribution and Transmission, Mining, Transport & logistics, Telecommunications, Water, Waste, Privatized Public Services, and other Subnational/Municipal financing. IFC's focus in the sector is on working mainly with the private sector on (i) increasing access to basic infrastructure services; (ii) supporting local companies while improving transparency and corporate governance; (iii) exploring new equity and debt investment opportunities and catalyzing foreign direct investments, including co-investments and mobilizing syndicated and parallel loans; (iv) introducing and developing new financial products including through Public-Private Partnerships; and (v) building long-term partnerships with strong global and regional players.
The Latin America and the Caribbean Infrastructure Unit, an open and dynamic unit involved in the origination, structuring, and supervision of IFC's infrastructure investments in the region, is seeking an Extended Term Consultant (ETC) to join our team in Sao Paulo, Brazil.ย
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The candidate will be required to perform the regular activities of an Analyst at a Project Finance/Infrastructure department at a commercial bank. The candidate is required to know and effectively use fundamental business concepts and practices and to provide analytical, research, and other professional support to Investment Officers. The work program is varied and may be somewhat complex requiring evaluation, original thinking, and various written outputs.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
โขย Create from scratch and analyze existing financial models; demonstrated project finance modeling experience will be a plus.
โขย Participate and support in the structuring of new transactions.
โขย Review and analyze historical and projected financial statements.
โขย Conduct industry, integrity (KYC), and market research (including pricing benchmarks) and assist in IFC's business development efforts.
โขย Assist in the elaboration of proposals for clients.
โขย Review company information and prepare reports on periodic financial statements, project progress reports, and other information submitted by clients.
โขย Prepare documentation for IFC internal processes.
โขย Participate and provide analytical support in investment negotiations.
โขย Participate in the active monitoring of investments in portfolio companies, including monitoring of compliance with IFC financial, environmental, insurance, and legal requirements.
Selection Criteria
โขย Bachelor's or equivalent degree (preferably with a concentration in Finance, Business, Economics, or Engineering (in the case of the latter with some Finance experience).
โขย Experience in a financial institution, investment banking, private equity fund, consulting firm, or other relevant sector experience (1+ years) with a proven ability to perform financial analysis.
โขย Demonstrated quantitative, financial analysis, and modeling skills in Excel.
โขย Experience in infrastructure-related projects (i.e. transport, power, telecom, water and sanitation) and project finance will be a plus.
โขย Knowledge of the macroeconomic, regulatory, and market conditions of the country. The same knowledge of the region (South America) would be a plus.
โขย Facility to work successfully in multicultural teams and across boundaries.
โขย Demonstrated teamwork skills.
โขย Proactive, initiative taker.
โขย Ability to manage and complete multiple projects/tasks simultaneously and to meet deadlines under pressure.
โขย Keen interest in emerging markets.
โขย Willingness and ability to travel as required.
โขย Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Portuguese and English.
World Bank Group Core Competencies
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