Investment Analyst - Private Equity Funds, South Asia

Finance & Economy

Overview

Analyze private equity funds in South Asia to assess investment alignment with IFC criteria.

You have:

• Bachelors or Masters degree from a reputable university; preferably with major in accounting, economics or finance
• Minimum 2 years of working experience in a reputable institution in an Analyst role preferably in Investment Banking, PE/VC or consulting
• Proficiency in MS suite (PowerPoint, Excel and Word) is essential
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Sound business judgment to identify issues, and present creative and practical solutions
• Strong client service orientation with an openness to feedback and new ideas
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Ability to work successfully in multicultural teams and across boundaries

Investment Analyst - Private Equity Funds, South Asia

Job #: req37398 Organization: IFC Sector: Investment Grade: GE Term Duration: 3 years 0 months Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment Location: Mumbai,India Required Language(s): English Preferred Language(s): Closing Date: 7/17/2026 (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: https://www.ifc.org

IFC’s Private Equity (PE) Funds group plays an integral role in this mission. IFC is the largest investor in emerging market PE funds, with over US$6.5 billion committed across a portfolio of over 400 funds. IFC’s PE funds strategy focuses on supporting growth equity funds and co-investments. In turn, these PE funds combine capital and expertise to enable investee companies to achieve the operational efficiency and governance standards required to realize their high-growth potential.

IFC is seeking a PE Funds Investment Analyst to be based at IFC’s Mumbai office. The role will focus primarily on assessing PE fund managers in South Asia, to evaluate their alignment with IFC’s investment criteria, including financial returns, development impact, and environmental and social standards.

The Investment Analyst will also conduct portfolio monitoring analyses for IFC’s existing investments and periodically support corporate assignments and global portfolio analyses.

Duties and Accountabilities:

This is a dynamic role that requires a high-level of interest in PE, venture capital (VC), emerging markets, and development impact. Responsibilities of an Investment Analyst are divided among new business, portfolio management and corporate strategy:

New Business:

• Assist Investment Officers with the design, diligence and structuring of private equity fund investment projects in South Asia.

• Coordinate with internal IFC stakeholders – including Legal, Risk, Environmental and Social, Development Impact, and Macroeconomics – to successfully process investment projects and ensure compliance with IFC standards.

• Conduct industry research, network at regional and global industry conferences, and create country-focused and regional market mappings.

Portfolio Management:

• Actively monitor fund relationships across funds in South Asia. This includes:

• Reviewing PE funds information and preparing internal reports, valuations based on periodic financial statements, project progress reports, and other information submitted by client fund managers.

• Participating in annual investor meetings and other meetings with fund managers.

• Coordinating with IFC’s Legal department and Portfolio Manager to make portfolio decisions on fund matters as needed.

• Build and maintain client relationships to ensure responsive client service and enhance new business opportunities.

• Prepare documentation for IFC internal processes and perform portfolio analyses at the regional and global level.

Corporate Strategy:

Assist Global Managers with assignments relating to global team and corporate strategy. This includes:

• Performing deep dives on target regions and sectors

• Analyzing development impact of IFC’s PE Funds department

• Ensuring data accuracy in internal systems.

Selection Criteria

• Bachelors or Masters degree from a reputable university; preferably with major in accounting, economics or finance

• Minimum 2 years of working experience in a reputable institution in an Analyst role preferably in Investment Banking, PE/VC or consulting

• Proficiency in MS suite (PowerPoint, Excel and Word) is essential

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Sound business judgment to identify issues, and present creative and practical solutions

• Facility to work successfully in multicultural teams and across boundaries

• Demonstrated teamwork skills

• Strong client service orientation with an openness to feedback and new ideas

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

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.

Learn more about working at the World Bank and IFC including our values and inspiring stories.

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