Associate Investment Officer

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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 in developing countries. In fiscal year 2021, IFC committed a record $31.5 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity as economies grapple with the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. For more information, visit www.ifc.org

Private sector financial development is essential to the promotion of successful and sustainable economies in low and middle-income countries around the world. Infrastructure plays a key role in sustained economic growth by providing critical public services to the citizens in a country as well as a platform for efficient operation of businesses that create jobs. The private sector plays an increasingly important role in the financing and delivery of infrastructure and public services, including through Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs).

IFC’s PPP transaction advisory services are delivered through the Public Private Partnerships division of the Transaction Advisory Services Department (CTA). The division’s advisory offering consists of the provision of transaction advisory services to governments to effectively structure and implement PPPs while balancing investors’ interests, public policy considerations, and community needs.

By structuring successful PPPs, infrastructure and public services may be expanded and improved in a cost-effective manner, benefiting from private-sector expertise, management, and finance. The Division has an active global portfolio of 82 projects covering different sectors, of which power, transport and health are strategic priorities.

This is an exciting time for CTA to play a critical role in shaping IFC 3.0 strategy. As continuation of these efforts and driven by business needs, CTA’s Asia Pacific team is seeking a high performing Investment Officer with significant market and transaction experience to work as part of the Asia Pacific team on the South Asia program, and other areas as needed and may be requested from time to time by the Asia Pacific Manager and the South Asia Hub Leader. He/she will support the regional team and management with the PPP transaction process of IFC acting as Lead Transaction Advisor. The team focuses on advising on the following types of transactions, across all infrastructure sectors with a focus on energy, health, cities and transport:

• Public-Private Partnerships e.g. BOT type concessions • Management and lease contracts • Restructuring and privatization of state-owned enterprises

CTA’s Asia Pacific PPP team covers the unit’s operations in 29 countries with support from the Global Director and as part of the approx. 100 staff worldwide. In Asia, 26 staff are located across ten different offices, with staff located close to clients in Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Thailand, the Philippines, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Australia, and Singapore.

Duties and Accountabilities:

• The Associate Investment Officer (AIO) will work closely with the South Asia Hub-Leader and team leads as part of project teams to assist in the origination, due diligence, structuring, negotiations and bidding of infrastructure projects. • The AIO will work with national, state and local level governments in India and across South Asia in identifying and developing PPP transactions for infrastructure projects.

Duties will include, but will not be limited to:

• Contribute to origination and marketing activities, including preparation of pitch books and PPP advisory proposals, market analysis, project assessments and client presentations; • Prepare memos and documentations needed for internal approval; • Perform financial analysis and modeling; • Assist Transaction Leads in project management, including procurement and coordination of external consultants; • Assist in preparing due diligence and transaction structuring reports, and in the review of legal, commercial, and technical outputs and documentation; • Assist in preparing information memorandums, pre-qualification and tender documents; • Assist in marketing to potential investors, conducting international competitive tenders and facilitating commercial/financial closure; • Participate in meetings with government clients and investors; and • Assist in other project or strategy related activities as the need arises (researches, reporting, etc.).

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 in developing countries. In fiscal year 2021, IFC committed a record $31.5 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity as economies grapple with the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. For more information, visit www.ifc.org

Private sector financial development is essential to the promotion of successful and sustainable economies in low and middle-income countries around the world. Infrastructure plays a key role in sustained economic growth by providing critical public services to the citizens in a country as well as a platform for efficient operation of businesses that create jobs. The private sector plays an increasingly important role in the financing and delivery of infrastructure and public services, including through Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs).

IFC’s PPP transaction advisory services are delivered through the Public Private Partnerships division of the Transaction Advisory Services Department (CTA). The division’s advisory offering consists of the provision of transaction advisory services to governments to effectively structure and implement PPPs while balancing investors’ interests, public policy considerations, and community needs.

By structuring successful PPPs, infrastructure and public services may be expanded and improved in a cost-effective manner, benefiting from private-sector expertise, management, and finance. The Division has an active global portfolio of 82 projects covering different sectors, of which power, transport and health are strategic priorities.

This is an exciting time for CTA to play a critical role in shaping IFC 3.0 strategy. As continuation of these efforts and driven by business needs, CTA’s Asia Pacific team is seeking a high performing Investment Officer with significant market and transaction experience to work as part of the Asia Pacific team on the South Asia program, and other areas as needed and may be requested from time to time by the Asia Pacific Manager and the South Asia Hub Leader. He/she will support the regional team and management with the PPP transaction process of IFC acting as Lead Transaction Advisor. The team focuses on advising on the following types of transactions, across all infrastructure sectors with a focus on energy, health, cities and transport:

• Public-Private Partnerships e.g. BOT type concessions • Management and lease contracts • Restructuring and privatization of state-owned enterprises

CTA’s Asia Pacific PPP team covers the unit’s operations in 29 countries with support from the Global Director and as part of the approx. 100 staff worldwide. In Asia, 26 staff are located across ten different offices, with staff located close to clients in Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Thailand, the Philippines, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Australia, and Singapore.

Duties and Accountabilities:

• The Associate Investment Officer (AIO) will work closely with the South Asia Hub-Leader and team leads as part of project teams to assist in the origination, due diligence, structuring, negotiations and bidding of infrastructure projects. • The AIO will work with national, state and local level governments in India and across South Asia in identifying and developing PPP transactions for infrastructure projects.

Duties will include, but will not be limited to:

• Contribute to origination and marketing activities, including preparation of pitch books and PPP advisory proposals, market analysis, project assessments and client presentations; • Prepare memos and documentations needed for internal approval; • Perform financial analysis and modeling; • Assist Transaction Leads in project management, including procurement and coordination of external consultants; • Assist in preparing due diligence and transaction structuring reports, and in the review of legal, commercial, and technical outputs and documentation; • Assist in preparing information memorandums, pre-qualification and tender documents; • Assist in marketing to potential investors, conducting international competitive tenders and facilitating commercial/financial closure; • Participate in meetings with government clients and investors; and • Assist in other project or strategy related activities as the need arises (researches, reporting, etc.).

Selection Criteria

• MBA or equivalent qualification; • Solid and relevant experience, a minimum of five years in the infrastructure/PPP industry, gained in a financial or advisory institution either in project finance, corporate finance, M&A and privatizations, or private equity funds in infrastructure; • Knowledge of overall industry sector trends and experience in infrastructure transactions/PPPs in South Asia, with a proven track record; • Strong financial modeling skills and knowledge of finance; • Strong analytical and conceptual skills and ability to communicate ideas clearly and confidently; • Good presentation skills, both written and oral; • Willingness and ability to travel on short notice and frequently, as required; and • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. • Ability to work with teams in multiple transactions, delivering high quality work within deadlines, and to meet team objectives.

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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.

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