The IFC
Young Professionals program (IFC YPP) is our flagship recruitment program,
which offers a unique opportunity to launch a global career in finance. You
join as an Associate in the Investment, Advisory or Treasury streams. You will
start in Washington DC and build your expertise through hands on assignments
and transactions in different countries. IFC’s approach is to combine rigorous
analysis, innovative deal structuring with a focus on financial sustainability and
positive development impact.
The program
is open to current students or recent graduates of MBA or similar programs with
strong financial skills. You should be able to demonstrate a track record of
success in your prior work experience and have a strong interest in working in
Emerging Markets.
Program Features
• 3-year
program with 2 to 3 rotational assignments either in a regional hub or a
different industry department or in another World Bank Group institution
• Participating
units include Financial Institutions Group; Infrastructure and Natural Resources;
Manufacturing, Agribusiness and Services; TMT, Venture Capital & Funds; Public
Private Partnership; and Treasury and Syndications
• Leadership
exposure and development that provides strong opportunities for growth
• Active
coaching throughout the program
The program
is structured to provide you with a solid understanding of IFC’s business.
On Boarding and Career Development
You will
participate in a 2-week on-boarding program, where you will learn about the
World Bank Group in general and specifically about IFC products and operations.
You will also interact with Senior Management and other staff. In addition, you
will be enrolled in a 4-week residential Investment & Credit training
course, where you will be introduced to IFC’s investment and credit culture and
investment process. The Investment & Credit training course is a series of
training courses that form building blocks to support your career progression
as an investment professionals at IFC.
You will
also have an opportunity to interact with other Word Bank Group (WBG) Young Professionals,
which will enable you to forge career long networks across the WBG institutions
and gain a greater understanding of each institutions products and operations.
Your Role as an IFC Young
Professional (YP)
You will be
recruited as an Associate Investment Officer (AIO). AIO’s are part of a
multidisciplinary team focused on identifying investment opportunities,
executing transactions and actively managing portfolio projects. In this role,
your objectives will be to maximize the impact of IFC’s intervention and
contribute to the development of our countries of operation by executing innovative,
developmental, and profitable investments for IFC. Through this program, you
can also rotate to IFC’s Public Private Partnership as well as IFC’s Treasury
and Syndications units.
Responsibilities Include:
• Analyze
operational and financial performance of potential client companies or projects
to identify opportunities, address risks, and recommend investment options
• Evaluate
the benefits and risks of new transactions and develop innovative and
appropriate financial structures
• Supervise
project implementation, including disbursements
• Build and
maintain strong relationships with clients and other stakeholders
• Coordinate
closely with social, environmental, and technical assistance colleagues to add value
to our clients’ businesses and achieve sustainable development impact
Eligibility
The AIO’s
should have 3 to 6 years of prior relevant work experience (investment banking,
project finance, private equity, corporate finance, portfolio management,
management consulting or Treasury).
Other requirements:
• Current
students or recent graduates of MBA or similar program
• Strong
analytical and credit assessment skills, as well as solid understanding of
accounting and financial statement analysis
• Knowledge
of relevant industry sector trends, sound business judgment and problem solving,
negotiation and commercial skills
• Enthusiasm
for working in multi-cultural teams and across borders, preferably with experience
working in developing countries
• Excellent
verbal and written communication skills in English, fluency in other languages (Arabic,
Chinese, French, Portuguese, Spanish or Russian) is a plus
•
Willingness to travel extensively and geographic flexibility
How to Apply
Interested
persons should click here to apply
Application Closing Date
10th
October,2017
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