Deadline: 9 December 2015
International Finance Corporation (IFC) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Associate Investment Officer/Investment Officer in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The duration for the post is of 3 years.
The Associate Investment Officer/Investment Officer will lead and support project teams in implementing IFC’s investment strategy, managing relationships with clients, spearheading business development activities.
IFC works with the private sector in Developing Countries to help create opportunity for all.
Key Jobs Responsibilities
The Associate Investment Officer/Investment Officer will perform the following functions-
- Conduct industry, market and company research to identify and screen business opportunities across infrastructure sub-sectors.
- Prepare and/or oversee the production of IFC investment marketing materials and pitch books.
- Develop a strong pipeline of profitable and sustainable IFC debt and equity investments.
- Screen investment opportunities and prepare and present preliminary investment proposals for discussion with IFC management.
- Analyze operational and financial performance of potential client companies to identify opportunities, evaluate the benefits and risks of new transactions, and develop innovative and appropriate financial structures.
- Lead/support transaction teams in all aspects of IFC’s investment processing cycle for debt and equity transactions, including due diligence, structuring, negotiation, documentation, and disbursement of investment transactions.
- Coordinate with social, environmental, legal and technical/sector specialists to add value to clients’ businesses, find pragmatic solutions to specific sector challenges, and achieve sustainable development impact.
- Actively monitor and manage an assigned portfolio of debt and equity investments; including preparation of periodic credit assessment and investment performance reports, valuation analysis, tracking compliance with investment agreements, processing of potential restructuring, rescheduling, capital increases, and/or waivers and consents, and making recommendations with respect to equity strategy and potential sales.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- MBA or equivalent educational qualification.
- At least 5 years of prior work experience with proven track-record of sourcing, structuring and closing debt and/or equity investments.
- Relevant working experience in infrastructure financing is strongly desirable.
- Relevant prior experience in Brazil strongly preferred; existing infrastructure client and co-investor network/relationships in Brazil would be a plus.
- Strong financial and credit skills; demonstrated ability to structure a variety of financial instruments.
- Prior experience in equity analysis, structuring and/or research strongly desirable.
- Strong business development and client relationship skills and ability to focus on clients’ needs effectively.
- Ability to think independently, analyzes problems, identify and take lead on defining appropriate solutions.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills with proven ability to deliver high-quality results with high level of accuracy and attention to detail and meet tight deadlines.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a diverse, multicultural team-oriented environment.
- Highly motivated, committed to highest ethical standards.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Portuguese are required.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their applications through online process.
For more information, please visit IFC.
