Investment Officer

Investment Officer Job #: req33795 Organization: IFC Sector: Investment Grade: GG Term Duration: 3 years 0 months Recruitment Type: International Recruitment Location: Washington, DC,United States Required Language(s): English Preferred Language(s): French, Spanish, Portuguese Closing Date: 7/30/2025 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC

Description

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. Our mission is to leverage the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity on a livable planet. For more information, visit www.ifc.org. 
IFC’s PPP Transaction Advisory (CTA) department is focused on assisting governments to develop private sector participation (PSP) projects involving the management, financing, and operation of infrastructure to private companies, through private-public partnerships (PPPs). IFC has established an advisory services program for the Caribbean, which is covered by a team fully dedicated to CTA in the Caribbean. The core objective is to promote private sector development and hence contribute to infrastructure development, better access to services, and poverty reduction in the Caribbean. 
CTA is now seeking to recruit an Investment Officer to join the Caribbean team based in Washington, D.C., USA, to help lead business development activities, execute transactions, and actively manage portfolio projects in the region. It will be considered a plus if candidates have previous experience in projects and team coordination activities.
Role & Responsibilities:
The Investment Officer’s work will involve leading the implementation of advisory mandates of various types, including preparing reports, interacting with clients, financial modeling, drafting bidding Terms of Reference, and supervising consultants.
Primary duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: 
Business Development:•   Assist the head of the Caribbean program with marketing activities, taking a proactive approach to developing new client contacts and project leads.•   Take the lead in preparing proposals or mandates for new projects, preparing and negotiating client proposals, and overseeing internal approval processes.•   Develop a thorough understanding of the region, particularly its infrastructure sectors, and provide market intelligence and knowledge of developments in the PPP environment.
Transaction Execution:•   Lead several mandates simultaneously with different project teams.•   Oversee less experienced staff on project teams, ensuring quality execution, good client service, and staff development.•   Assist in (or, when in the role of team leader, be responsible for) the design of Terms of Reference for specialized consultant support to project teams, the selection and management of consultants, requests for proposals, and applications for funding for consultant costs.•   Lead technical, legal, regulatory, financial, and commercial assessment of advisory transactions and project structure design.•   Ability to directly develop complex financial models for PPP projects and oversee junior staff in producing financial models. •   Manage the drafting and negotiation of contractual and bidding documents such as concession agreements, etc.•   Lead the marketing of the transaction to potential private sector investors.•   Manage the execution of competitive, transparent tender processes and the resultant finalization of contractual agreements between investors and client governments.
Other duties:•   Coordinate closely with social, environmental, and investment colleagues to add value to our clients' projects.•   Develop reports for Senior Management upon request.•   Perform other duties as requested by senior members of the team.

Selection Criteria

Essential Qualifications and Experience•   Education: MBA or equivalent degree in business, finance, economics, or a related field.•   Professional Experience: Minimum of 8 years in one or more of the following areas: Business consulting, Project finance, Investment banking, Infrastructure advisory•   Regional Expertise: Demonstrated knowledge, networks, and credibility within business and governmental communities, ideally including experience in the Caribbean.
Technical and Sector Knowledge•   Infrastructure Expertise: Strong understanding of the infrastructure sector, including experience across various sub-sectors.•   Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs): Familiarity with PPP models and private sector engagement in infrastructure service delivery.•   Transaction Experience: Proven track record in contractual and/or financial closings of infrastructure projects.
Stakeholder Engagement and Team Leadership•   Client and Stakeholder Relations: Experience working with government clients, investors, and diverse project stakeholders.•   Team Management: Demonstrated ability to lead and manage multidisciplinary teams across multiple transactions.
Analytical and Communication Skills•   Financial and Analytical Skills: Strong financial modeling and analytical capabilities; sound business judgment; ability to develop creative solutions.•   Document Review: Experience reviewing legal documents and/or technical studies is an asset.•   Language Proficiency: Fluency in English is required; proficiency in French, Portuguese, and/or Spanish is a plus.•   Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly.•   Interpersonal Skills: Strong relationship-building and collaboration abilities.
Leadership and Motivation•   Leadership: Proven skills in coaching, mentoring, and team development.