Investment Manager (Investment Officer) - Financial Institutions Group Funds Job #: req35001 Organization: IFC Sector: Financial Sector Grade: GF Term Duration:ย 3 years 0 months Recruitment Type: International Recruitment Location: Washington, DC,United States Required Language(s): English Preferred Language(s): Spanish, French, Portuguese Closing Date: 12/5/2025 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC
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.
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, 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 2025, IFC committed a record $71.7 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging private sector solutions, and mobilizing private capital to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet. For more information, visit www.ifc.org.
The IFC Equity Mobilization Department (AMC) within the Treasury & Syndications Vice President Unit (VPU) mobilizes and manages capital for private equity investments in emerging markets. Established in 2009, AMC provides investors with access to IFCโs emerging markets investment pipeline, expanding the supply of long-term capital to these markets. This enhances IFCโs development goals and generates profits for investors by leveraging IFCโs global reach, standards, investment approach, and track record. AMC has raised US$10.2 billion through 16 investment funds that invest across various sectors, geographies, and strategies.ย ย AMC is currently launching two new funds that are fully aligned with IFCโs priorities. Additionally, new funds are being considered in the near term that support IFC's corporate priorities. For more information on AMCโs business, please visit www.ifcamc.org.ย
AMC is looking to hire an Investment Manager (Investment Officer) to work for the IFC Financial Institutions Group (FIG) Fund. The position will be based in Washington, DC.
These funds are currently managing growth equity investments in financial services sector companies (banks, insurance companies, non-bank financial institutions, and fintech companies) operating in emerging markets globally.ย
Role and Responsibilities
The Investment Manager will report to the Director of AMC and Head of the FIG Fund with responsibilities including, but not limited to:ย ย ย
Portfolioโข ย Monitor portfolio companies and develop recommendations regarding portfolio actions, including operational value creation and divestments.ย โข ย Proactively manage existing equity portfolio to increase the value of AMC and AMC-managed Funds, investee companies, and funds, and actively generate attractive returns for Limited Partners.ย โข ย Contribute to high-quality material for quarterly and annual fund reporting to LPs.โข ย Support and work with other AMC funds on joint follow-on investments.ย โข ย Assist in presentation of investment/exit proposals to the fundโs Investment Committee, articulating the detailed investment rationale and making concrete recommendations regarding proposed investments/exits.
Investor relations and fundraisingโข ย Establish strong credibility with investee companies, Limited Partners, as well as the IFC investment teams, and assist in providing timely delivery of information and reporting.ย โข ย Participate in regular LP communications with the fund team and Client Relations.ย โข ย Contribute to the fundraising of any new AMC funds, including research & development and drafting of PPM, and pitchbook material, participating in investor roadshow presentations as needed, creation and management of data room.ย
Collaborationโข ย Work closely with the AMC-managed Funds teams and AMCโs Director in implementing effective fund administration, including investor liaison and reporting.ย โข ย Work closely with IFC counterparts across all aspects of the businesses of AMC and AMC-managed Funds.ย
Selection Criteria
The successful candidate is likely to have worked for an investment bank, private equity firm, and/or consulting firm, preferably with a focus on emerging markets. S/he will have experience in valuation, structuring transactions, portfolio management, and business strategy. S/he will possess familiarity with the best international market practices and global trends in emerging markets; strong analytical skills, with experience in financial modeling; experience in structuring private equity deals, including an ability to mitigate risks and enhance returns; and expertise in negotiating complex deals.ย ย The successful candidate will have the following qualifications:ย ย โข ย MBA or equivalent degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in anย ย investment bank and/or private equity firm, focusing on principal investments.ย โข ย Strong analytical and investment assessment skills, and sound knowledge of equity investment documentation, accounting, financial statement analysis, and financial modeling (building projections, running valuations, and scenario/return analysis).ย โข ย Demonstrated client relationship skills, including the ability to present to clients and interact effectively with counterparts at all levels.ย โข ย Sound business judgment and problem-solving, negotiation, and commercial skills. Proactive, self-motivated, and well-organized with the ability to work effectively under pressure in a diverse, team-oriented environment.โข ย Excellent oral and written communication skills in English are required, including a demonstrated ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and tactfully to a variety of audiences; fluency in one or more other languages would be a plus.ย โข ย Demonstrated commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Sustainable Development.โข ย Highly motivated and committed to the highest ethical standards.โข ย Ability and willingness to travel frequently is required.ย
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