(Associate) Investment Officer
Contribute to energy sector strategy and investment transactions
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Overview
Contribute to energy sector strategy and investment transactions
You have:
- Master's degree in finance, economics, energy, or similar relevant education
- 5+ years of relevant experience, preferably with several years at a development finance institution
- Experience in structuring, negotiations, and portfolio management of energy sector transactions in developing countries
- Strong quantitative skills with significant experience in financial modeling and analysis
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and sound business judgment to identify issues and present creative and practical solutions
- Familiarity with multiple financial products including project/corporate finance and equity
- Proven ability and interest in understanding and synthesizing energy sector dynamics, challenges, and opportunities with active engagement in knowledge creation and dissemination
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with fluency in English; other languages are a plus
- Demonstrated ability to work successfully in multicultural teams and across boundaries
- Highly motivated and proactive; committed to highest ethical standards
- Interest in the World Bank Group and IFC’s mission, strategy, and values
Contract
This is a World Bank Group grade: GF contract. More about World Bank Group grade: GF contracts.
(Associate) Investment Officer
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.
The Global Energy (CEMEN) unit, in collaboration with the regional industry groups, is responsible for IFC's energy business, including power generation, midstream energy infrastructure, and transmission and distribution. CEMEN is looking to recruit an (Associate) Investment Officer to contribute to CEMEN’s priorities related to sector strategy and expertise, knowledge sharing, market creation and innovation, decision-making process and commercial relationships, business development and transaction execution with Global Clients.
Duties and Accountabilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Work closely with global energy hub leads, sector leads and technical specialists to support management and investment teams globally in project structuring and execution • From time to time, contribute to execution of investment transactions, including origination and processing, as a member of the project team • Take initiatives and contribute to knowledge relevant to business development, market creation and innovation in the energy sector • Support senior team members and management in the development and implementation of energy sector and sub-sector business strategy; maintain a strong grasp of energy sector trends and innovations • Work with global client relationship managers to support client engagement and business development in the energy sector • Overall, the candidate is expected to share time and effort across: (i) transaction support and processing; (ii) global knowledge for business and sector work; (iii) global client relationship management and business development.
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.
The Global Energy (CEMEN) unit, in collaboration with the regional industry groups, is responsible for IFC's energy business, including power generation, midstream energy infrastructure, and transmission and distribution. CEMEN is looking to recruit an (Associate) Investment Officer to contribute to CEMEN’s priorities related to sector strategy and expertise, knowledge sharing, market creation and innovation, decision-making process and commercial relationships, business development and transaction execution with Global Clients.
Duties and Accountabilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Work closely with global energy hub leads, sector leads and technical specialists to support management and investment teams globally in project structuring and execution • From time to time, contribute to execution of investment transactions, including origination and processing, as a member of the project team • Take initiatives and contribute to knowledge relevant to business development, market creation and innovation in the energy sector • Support senior team members and management in the development and implementation of energy sector and sub-sector business strategy; maintain a strong grasp of energy sector trends and innovations • Work with global client relationship managers to support client engagement and business development in the energy sector • Overall, the candidate is expected to share time and effort across: (i) transaction support and processing; (ii) global knowledge for business and sector work; (iii) global client relationship management and business development.
Selection Criteria
• Master's degree in finance, economics, energy, or similar relevant education • 5+ years of relevant experience, preferably with several years at a development finance institution • Experience in structuring, negotiations, and portfolio management of energy sector transactions in developing countries • Strong quantitative skills with significant experience in financial modeling and analysis • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and sound business judgment to identify issues and present creative and practical solutions • Familiarity with multiple financial products including project/corporate finance and equity • Proven ability and interest in understanding and synthesizing energy sector dynamics, challenges, and opportunities with active engagement in knowledge creation and dissemination • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with fluency in English; other languages are a plus • Demonstrated ability to work successfully in multicultural teams and across boundaries • Highly motivated and proactive; committed to highest ethical standards • Interest in the World Bank Group and IFC’s mission, strategy, and values
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.
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Potential interview questions
| Can you give an example of an energy sector project you have successfully managed? | This question assesses your project management experience and outcomes in the energy sector. | Highlight a specific project, your role, challenges faced, and the results achieved. |
| Describe a time you had to negotiate a deal in a challenging environment. | Interviewers want to evaluate your negotiation skills and ability to manage relationships under pressure. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you stay informed about trends and innovations in the energy sector? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Tell me about a time when you faced a significant challenge in a team setting. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you prioritize your work when managing multiple projects? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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