Associate Investment Officer, Financial Institutions, Sao Paulo, Brazil

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.

Private sector financial development plays a critical role in enabling resilient economies. Efficient and well-functioning financial systems mobilize capital, expand access to finance, support job creation, and promote inclusive growth. IFC prioritizes investments in financial institutions because of their multiplier impact across sectors and economies.

The Financial Institutions Group (FIG) represents approximately 40% of IFC’s overall business volume and portfolio. FIG invests in and partners with banks, microfinance institutions, insurance companies, non-bank financial institutions, and capital market platforms across priority themes including SME finance, gender, climate, housing, and capital markets development.

The FIG Latin America & Caribbean (LAC) team operates across key regional hubs including Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, Argentina, and Panama. The team leads both new business origination and execution, as well as active portfolio management across the region.

FIG LAC is seeking an Associate Investment Officer to be based in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The selected candidate will contribute to business development, transaction execution, and portfolio management, primarily within Brazil and potentially across the LAC region.

Duties and Accountabilities

The selected candidate will:

Business Development & Origination

•  Develop and evaluate a pipeline of high-quality investment opportunities in financial institutions.
•  Identify opportunities to enhance development impact, including climate, gender, SME, and financial inclusion initiatives.
•  Support market mapping, client engagement, and strategic business development efforts.

Transaction Execution

•  Lead or contribute to structuring, negotiating, and closing debt and equity transactions.
•  Conduct due diligence, financial analysis, and credit assessments.
•  Structure appropriate financial instruments tailored to client needs and IFC risk parameters.
•  Prepare investment committee materials and internal approval documentation.
•  Participate in negotiations and help resolve transaction bottlenecks.

Portfolio Management

•  Proactively manage a portfolio of financial institution clients.
•  Monitor financial performance, compliance, and development impact.
•  Identify value-addition opportunities and manage client relationships to support long-term partnerships.

Selection Criteria

•  MBA or equivalent graduate degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
•  4–8 years of relevant experience in investment banking, private equity, commercial banking, or development finance.
•  Demonstrated experience in originating, structuring, and executing financial transactions.
•  Strong financial analysis and credit skills; ability to structure debt and/or equity instruments.
•  Solid financial modeling capabilities.
•  Experience in the financial institutions sector is strongly preferred.
•  Strong client relationship management skills and commercial judgment.
•  Ability to work effectively in multicultural, cross-border teams.
•  High ethical standards and commitment to sustainable development.
•  Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Portuguese are required. Proficiency in Spanish is strongly preferred.

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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