IFC - Legal Advisers

LEGAL ADVISERS

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of the World Bank Group, is a leader in sustainable investment in emerging markets. Investing in progress, innovation and partnership, IFC is at the forefront of private sector development.

IFC’s Legal Department supports regional and industry departments and provides legal advice in connection with the Corporation’s investment and advisory services activities. IFC Lawyers assist in negotiations from the early beginning of the project cycle and are responsible for legal documentation. IFC is seeking to recruit Legal Advisers.

Qualifications:

· Qualification to practice law in one or more jurisdictions

· Demonstrated ability to handle independently difficult corporate/commercial transactions in jurisdictions relevant to IFC, in particular secured lending, project finance, equity and structured finance transactions

· 8+ years of experience with a well recognized full service law firm specializing in business law and possibly financial institution and law practice: Experience focused on mergers and acquisitions, project finance and corporate finance.

· Excellent presentation skills in English (oral and written) and in other languages, preferably French, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Russian or Arabic

Positions are based in Washington, D.C. or in the field and will require international travel. IFC offers attractive remuneration and benefits.

For corporate information please visit our website at www.ifc.org

IFC - Investment Officer

Investment Officer

IFC, the private sector arm of the World Bank Group, is the largest multilateral provider of financing for private enterprise in emerging markets. Investing in progress, innovation and partnership, IFC is at the forefront of private sector development. IFC provides loans, equity, structured finance and risk management tools; it mobilizes capital in the international financial markets, helps clients improve social and environmental sustainability and provides advice to governments and businesses. The Corporation is active in nearly all sectors, emphasizing those with a high developmental impact.

IFC Investment Officers lead business development, execute transactions, and actively manage portfolio projects. The overall goal of an Investment Officer is to maximize the impact of IFC’s intervention and to contribute to the regional and/or sector/industry development in our client countries by executing innovative, developmental, and profitable investments for IFC.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Identify, evaluate, negotiate and close investments
• Manage portfolio companies until exit; propose portfolio restructurings, capital increases, equity sales, etc
• Develop new business and provide innovative and flexible financial structures for complex transactions

·         Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, global and regional private businesses, banking and multilateral partners and government officials to further develop specific investment opportunities as well as to develop industry sectors with a high developmental impact

• Set standards for thoroughness in quality control and make recommendations to strengthen transactions
• Lead and manage projects teams; mentor and develop junior staff

·         Contribute to sector and regional strategies; support promotion and policy advisory activities

·         Coordinate closely with social, environmental, and technical assistance colleagues to add value to our clients' businesses; find pragmatic solutions to the specific sector challenges to achieve sustainable development impact.

Qualifications required:

·         MBA or equivalent qualification

·         At least 8+ years experience in finance with a proven track-record of sourcing, structuring and closing investments, possibly with a focus on projects in emerging markets 

·         Knowledge of industry sector trends, and expertise in one or several of the  following sectors

o        Financial markets

o        Infrastructure 

o        Agribusiness

o        Information and communication technologies 

o        Manufacturing and services

o        Oil, gas, mining and chemicals

o        Health and education

·         Strong business development and client relationship skills, ability to focus effectively on clients needs 

·         Excellent financial and credit skills; demonstrated ability to structure a variety of complex financial instruments (debt and equity)

• Robust analytical and problem solving skills to identify issues and present creative and practical solutions

·         Sound business judgment to identify potential business partners

·         Ability to interact directly and independently with the senior management of potential clients, of financial and technical partners as well as senior government officials

·         Proven track record in mentoring junior investment staff

• Capacity to deal with conflicting priorities and deliver high quality work on schedule; facility to work successfully in multicultural teams and across boundaries

·         Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; fluency in other languages, in particular Chinese, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian or Arabic a plus

·         Genuine commitment to highest ethical standards and to sustainable development 

·         Willingness to travel extensively and geographic flexibility (openness to re-locate to one of IFCs regional hubs).

Positions are based….. and require international travel.

IFC - Investment Analyst

Investment Analyst

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of the World Bank Group, is a global investor and advisor committed to promoting projects in its developing member countries that are economically beneficial, financially and commercially sound, and environmentally and socially sustainable. IFC finances private sector investments, mobilizes capital in the international financial markets, helps clients improve social and environmental sustainability, and provides advisory services to governments and businesses in the developing world. IFC’s Investment Analyst Program is exemplary in the market. Investment analysts are an integral part of a project team and are given high levels of responsibility and broad exposure to the many aspects of international project and corporate finance.

IFC recruits investment analysts on an as-needed basis in Washington, DC and in its country and regional offices throughout the year on two-year term contracts extendable to a maximum of four years. Upon completion of their contracts, investment analysts typically leave to pursue a graduate degree or additional work experience. Due to the high level of responsibility and the unique nature of their work, IFC’s investment analysts are accepted by leading graduate programs worldwide. In some cases, upon completion of their graduate degrees, analysts return to IFC as Investment Officers.

Responsibilities

· Create financial models

· Analyze historical and projected financial statements

· Conduct industry and market research

· Review company information

· Prepare documentation for IFC internal processes

· Participate in investment negotiations

Qualifications

· Bachelor's or equivalent degree

· 2 to 3 years work experience in finance (internships included)

· Strong analytical and conceptual skills including corporate/project finance

· Ability to develop complex financial models

· Keen interest in development finance and multicultural environments

· Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing

· Fluency in English and proficiency in one or more of Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish preferred

IFC - Human Resources Account Manager

Human Resources Account Manager

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of the World Bank Group, is a leader in sustainable investments in emerging markets. IFC applies sophisticated financial tools to finance projects that are profitable, have a positive development impact and comply with high environmental and social standards.

Investing in progress, innovation and partnership, the Corporation has strong values, unique expertise and a highly diverse, talented and committed staff of over 3.000. Headquarters are in Washington, D.C. with close to 100 hub and field offices around the world.

IFC's Department of human resources & administration (CHA) helps the Corporation to achieve its business goals through the implementation of HR policies and practices to attract, retain and motivate a highly qualified and performing staff. The HR strategy for the next 3 years emphasizes:

§ Management of growth, decentralization and recruitment under the 2010 strategy

§ Enhancement of leadership development

§ Strengthening of monetary and non-monetary incentives

§ Alignment of performance and pay

§ Further improvement of diversity and inclusion

IFC’s HR Client Services are part of the Central Human Resources and Administration Department (CHA). HR Account Managers are assigned to a number of departments at HQ and in the field. They are the first focal point for all HR issues from recruitment to separations, embracing matters such as performance management, strategic staffing, compensation and benefits, learning, career counseling, succession planning, and more. And they are the HR advisors to department directors and managers on issues such as organizational development and change management.

Day-to-day Responsibilities

Operating within the framework of the World Bank Group Human Resources policies, the role of the Senior HR Account Manager includes, but is by far not restricted to:

§ Advising managers on HR policies and best practices, as well as on organizational development issues

§ Staff and career counseling

§ Staff and succession planning

§ Management of staff movements, rotations and developmental assignments

§ Coaching and advising managers and staff on performance management issues

§ Compensation and promotion matters

§ Field office staffing matters, such as preparation of staff for field assignments and assistance in redeployment upon their return

§ Terminations and separations

§ Analyzing staffing mix and staffing needs with focus on the Corporation’s diversity objectives

§ Selection of, and negotiation with, final candidates to be recruited for the Corporation.