Investment Analyst – Financial institutions Group

Job title: Investment Analyst – Financial institutions Group

Company: World Bank


Job description: Investment Analyst – Financial institutions Group Job #: req33172
Organization: IFC
Sector: Investment
Grade: GE
Term Duration: 3 years 0 months
Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment
Location: Karachi,Pakistan
Required Language(s): English
Preferred Language(s):
Closing Date: 5/21/2025 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTCDescriptionIFC – 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.Private sector financial development is essential to the promotion of successful and sustainable economies in low- and middle-income countries around the world. Sound and efficient financial markets can ensure that resources are allocated where they are most productive, assisting job creation and spurring economic growth. IFC’s goal is to prioritize investment in the financial sector because it promotes development in all other sectors.The Financial Institutions Group (FIG), one of IFC’s industry departments, supports projects in numerous financial sub sectors, partners with local financial institutions, develops domestic and regional equity and debt markets and introduces new financing instruments. FIG engages in a wide range of sub-sectors including Microfinance, SME, Gender, Climate, Insurance, Capital Markets, Housing, Distressed Assets, and other areas, with both investment and advisory services. The goal is to develop efficient financial systems that will increase financial inclusion and fuel economic growth in client countries and enhance IFC’s developmental impact.FIG’s Middle East, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Central Asia, and Turkey (MCT) team is based across the region with main offices located in Amman, Istanbul, Almaty, Tashkent, Karachi, Dubai, and Riyadh. The team members work on both new business development and processing, and portfolio management across the region.The FIG MCT team is seeking to hire an Investment Analyst based Karachi, Pakistan to help grow and develop business particularly in the Middle East, Pakistan and Afghanistan sub-region of MCT.Roles and Responsibilities:Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Help the FIG MCT team develop and evaluate a pipeline of good quality investment opportunities. Identify and evaluate opportunities to increase the development impact of new or portfolio projects.

• Actively contribute to the processing of transactions, including the development of appropriate financial structures and their internal presentations for transactions.

• Become a member of the team, which structures, negotiates and closes new debt and equity transactions, with a strong focus on time and process management and asset quality (includes evaluating new opportunities, processing mandates, due diligence, negotiating term sheets and other documents).

• Support investment transactions as required from initiation, due diligence, internal approvals, processing and negotiations of debt and equity investment, actively handling key work and coordinating work of other team members from across multiple departments

• Take responsibility for the proactive supervision of multiple portfolio investments.

• Conduct sector-specific data analysis and stress-testing of various

operating models, as needed, to help generate ideas for new projects, new products, and platform businesses.Selection Criteria

• Bachelor’s or equivalent degree.

• At least 4+ years’ working experience in finance and banking with a proven track-record of supporting the origination, structuring, and closing processes of investments, along with portfolio supervision work, as well as client relationship management.

• Demonstrate sound business judgment, problem solving skills, strong financial and credit knowledge (debt and equity) and a thorough understanding of banking, financial institutions, and related industry knowledge.

• Financial modeling skills

• Track record and ability to focus on clients’ needs effectively

• Ability to work successfully in multicultural teams and across boundaries

• Strong inter-personal skills, ability to interact effectively with clients and colleagues from various cultural backgrounds

• Highly motivated, committed to highest ethical standards

• Genuine commitment to sustainable development

• Ability and willingness to travel frequently is required.

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.Learn more about working at the and , including our values and inspiring stories.

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Location: Karachi, Sindh

Job date: Fri, 16 May 2025 05:36:37 GMT

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