Investment Analyst - Infrastructure

Finance & Economy

Overview

Join our Infrastructure Europe team as an Investment Analyst.

You have:

• A Bachelor’s degree, preferably with a specialization in Finance, Business, Economics or another relevant field.
• At least 2 years of work experience in advisory, investment/corporate banking, project finance, infrastructure project development, equity investing or related field, with a proven track record of projects (international exposure desired).
• Experience in infrastructure-related projects will be a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills as well as sound business judgment to identify issues and present creative and practical solutions.
• Ability to develop financial models independently, as well as oversee and provide quality-control feedback on models.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing. Fluency in Romanian is a plus.
• Willingness to travel extensively and geographic flexibility.
• Ability to work in culturally diverse and geographically dispersed teams.

Investment Analyst - Infrastructure

Job #: req37509 Organization: IFC Sector: Investment Grade: GE Term Duration: 3 years 0 months Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment Location: Bucharest,Romania Required Language(s): English Preferred Language(s): Romanian Closing Date: 7/28/2026 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC Description

Build a career with impact. Working at the World Bank Group (WBG) provides a unique opportunity to help countries solve their greatest development challenges. As one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries, the WBG is a unique partnership of five global institutions dedicated to ending poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, the WBG works with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges.

The International Finance Corporation (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 2025, IFC committed a record $71.7 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging private sector solutions, and mobilizing private capital to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet. For more information, visit www.ifc.org.

The Europe Infrastructure department has team members in Vienna (main hub), Warsaw, Bucharest, Belgrade, Tbilisi and Kyiv, and makes investments in infrastructure transactions ranging across several sectors including power, natural resources, transportation, telecoms, technology and urban infrastructure. Our geographic focus countries include Poland, Romania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Ukraine, Moldova, Serbia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Albania, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Armenia.

We are seeking an Investment Analyst to join our dynamic Infrastructure Europe team in Bucharest, Romania. Investment Analysts work closely with IFC’s Investment Officers, who are responsible for the design, negotiation, structuring, and subsequent supervision of the Corporation’s investment projects. Investment Analysts work with Investment Officers in sector mapping and strategy, identification and analysis of new investment opportunities, executing deals, advising private companies on restructuring and using new financial instruments (e.g. risk management tools). They also work with Investment Officers in the regular, periodic supervision of IFC’s debt and equity investments, including the preparation, evaluation and execution of, amongst other (i) waivers and amendments; (ii) debt rescheduling and/or restructuring transactions; and (iii) equity sales.

This role offers a unique opportunity to build relationships with clients, contribute to business development and to sustainable private sector investment that help alleviate poverty and improve people’s lives in emerging markets. The role also offers an opportunity to work on some of the most dynamic and innovative transactions led by IFC in Romania, such as green bonds, sustainability-linked finance, battery energy storage, carbon capture and storage, circular economy, offshore wind and many others across energy, TMT and transport sectors.

Duties and Accountabilities:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Build and analyze financial models, including sensitivity and scenario analyses. • Analyze historical and projected financial statements. • Conduct industry and market research and assist in IFC’s business development efforts. • Create pitchbooks and proposals for clients. • Review company information and prepare reports on periodic financial statements, project progress reports, and other information submitted by clients. • Prepare documentation for IFC internal processes. • Participate in investments negotiations. • Participate in the active monitoring of investments in portfolio companies, including monitoring of compliance with IFC financial, environmental, insurance and legal requirements.

Selection Criteria

• A Bachelor’s degree, preferably with a specialization in Finance, Business, Economics or another relevant field. • At least 2 years of work experience in advisory, investment/corporate banking, project finance, infrastructure project development, equity investing or related field, with a proven track record of projects (international exposure desired). • Experience in infrastructure-related projects will be a plus. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills as well as sound business judgment to identify issues and present creative and practical solutions. • Ability to develop financial models independently, as well as oversee and provide quality-control feedback on models. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing. Fluency in Romanian is a plus. • Willingness to travel extensively and geographic flexibility. • Ability to work in culturally diverse and geographically dispersed teams.

WBG Culture Attributes:

1. Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders. 2. Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact. 3. Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for results.

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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