Investment Analyst

Investment Analyst

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 Tokyo Office (a) conducts global business development, primarily with Japanese companies and financial institutions; (b) maintains close relationship with the Government of Japan and other associated public-sector agencies; and (c) promotes IFC among various stakeholders in Japan.

Duties and Accountabilities:

 • Coordinate with internal stakeholders (industry departments, legal, ES&G, economists, climate, and sector specialists) to develop investment, upstream and advisory projects with potential Japanese clients, and to answer questions from such clients.
• Prepare presentation slides in English and Japanese for business development purposes.
• Contact, arrange, and attend business development meetings with clients.
• Help plan, coordinate logistics, prepare briefs, and take minutes for high level meetings in Japan.
• Understand and research different financing needs for potential Japanese clients in multiple industries (e.g., infrastructure, manufacturing, banking, etc.).
• Prepare investment or advisory committee materials (e.g., memos, contracts, presentation slides, emails) in English for internal processing of new and existing investments, with supervision.
• Analyze financial statements and projections, build financial models, run sensitivities, prepare pricing comparability data, perform equity valuation, and evaluate industry/market data, with accountability for factual accuracy.
• Gather and summarize project, sector, and country benchmarking information to be used to capture lessons learned, with accountability for factual accuracy.
• Identify data collection needs to support the assessment of financial, operational, development impact, and market information as well as relevant ES&G matters for potential investment projects. Prepare a list of questions and coordinate with the client to obtain needed information.
• Attain and leverage basic knowledge of IFC’s policies and procedures to ensure the approval system’s workflow and document requirements are met.
• Identify key stakeholders (government, development partners, WBG) as input to business development and client engagement planning.
• Extract lessons of IFC’s earlier investments or advisory mandates and other evaluative work as relevant to provide input to the structuring of straightforward transactions.
• Multitask, be part of teams, and report to multiple internal stakeholders on a regular basis.
• Be proactive in learning and knowledge sharing and take initiatives to create transactions. 

Selection Criteria

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 2-3 years of relevant experience. Related fields of education include business, finance, or economics or an area of expertise specific to a sector, subject matter, or industry specialty. Relevant experience could include a proven track record in business consulting, investment banking, commercial banking, private equity or operational experience in the sector or technical or professional field.
• Demonstrated skill in financial statement analysis, accounting, finance, financial modeling, DCF, and comparable company analysis to support informed decision making.
• Ability to demonstrate attention to detail, thoughtful scenario analysis, and diligence in the quality of one’s own work.
• Fully understands the financial aspects of investment or advisory transactions, including how to conduct market analysis and determine financial soundness of company or project opportunity.
• Proactiveness, strong business development and client relationship skills, and ability to focus on client needs effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to interact effectively with clients and colleagues.
• Fluency in English and Japanese, both verbal and written skills.

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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