Senior Investment Officer

Senior Investment Officer Job #: req33118 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, Chinese Closing Date: 5/23/2025 (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. 
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 IFC’s emerging markets investment pipeline, expanding the supply of long-term capital to these markets. This enhances IFC’s development goals and generates profits for investors by leveraging IFC’s 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. For more information on AMC’s business, please visit www.ifcamc.org.
AMC is seeking to hire an investment professional to work across several funds, manage existing portfolios, and actively participate in new fund sourcing and development. The Investment Manager will report to the Heads of the AMC-managed Funds, with responsibilities including, but not limited to:
Duties & Accountabilities:
Equity Mobilization•   Contribute significantly to AMC’s vision of being the leader in equity mobilization for impact investing in Emerging Markets. This involves building and maintaining strong relationships with existing and potential AMC investors, IFC and AMC teams, and leading or contributing to fundraising efforts.•   Lead the fundraising efforts for the Emerging Markets Sustainability Fund (EMSF)•   Lead or contribute to fund-raising efforts for other new AMC funds and Separately Managed Accounts (SMAs) by identifying relevant themes and products that align with IFC strategic priorities and investors’ priorities. This includes conceptualizing new strategies, securing buy-in from IFC teams and management, engaging with potential investors, creating pitchbook materials, and drafting the Private Placement Memorandum (PPM). Additionally, manage, coordinate, and participate in investor roadshow presentations.•   Collaborate with IFC and AMC teams to roll out the Equity Co-Investment platform, mobilizing private capital in IFC pipeline transactions systematically and in a targeted manner, to scale impact.•   Build and maintain strong relationships with both existing and prospective Limited Partners (LPs), including Institutional Investors, Multilateral and Bilateral agencies, Foundations, and Family Offices.•   Plan and conduct regular visits with LPs, collaborating with other members of the fund team and the Investor Relations team.
Portfolio Management•   Proactively manage existing equity portfolios to enhance the value of AMC investee companies and generate attractive returns for Limited Partners, including handling complex and challenging structures and situations.•   Collaborate with AMC senior leadership, investee companies, and IFC deal teams to provide operational value-add and strategic guidance to portfolio investments.•   Design and execute exit strategies for portfolio investments.•   Serve as a Board observer or member for selected investee companies, contributing to their performance and strategic direction.•   Develop and maintain strong relationships with senior management and the board of directors of selected portfolio companies, sometimes independently.•   Connect lessons learned from portfolio management to generate innovative ideas, value-add, or solutions that can be replicated as relevant.•   Support and collaborate with other AMC funds on joint investments.•   Lead and generate high-quality materials for quarterly and annual fund reporting.
Team Contribution•   Lead by example to cultivate a trusted, high-performance, inclusive, and collaborative team culture that motivates junior professionals to excel and grow their skills.•   Leverage the expertise of all team members to achieve successful outcomes.•   Collaborate closely with IFC counterparts on all aspects of the AMC and AMC-managed Funds businesses.

Selection Criteria

•   Master of Business Administration (MBA) or equivalent advanced degree with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in investment banking, private equity, or a financial institution focused on principal investments.•   Proven track record of sourcing, structuring, and closing equity investments, particularly in emerging markets.  •   Strong experience in portfolio management of complex equity projects.•   Deep understanding of international best practices, global trends in emerging markets, and private equity structuring.•   Expertise in transaction structuring, valuation, financial modeling, risk mitigation, and return optimization.•   Demonstrated success in negotiating complex deals and managing corporate and financial restructurings.•   Experience providing financial advisory services or investing across multiple sectors is preferred.•   Extensive relationship management experience with internal and external stakeholders, including senior management, investors, technical partners, and government officials.•   Proven experience managing senior Limited Partner relationships and serving on Boards of Directors or as a Board Observer across sectors.•   Advanced analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to synthesize complex information.•   Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; fluency in additional languages (French, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese) is a plus.•   Strong commercial judgment, high ethical standards, and professional motivation.•   Collaborative team player with experience managing and mentoring junior professionals.•   Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across diverse cultural contexts.

World Bank Group Core Competencies

The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.