Associate Investment Officer, Corporate Finance Services (CFS), LAC

Associate Investment Officer, Corporate Finance Services (CFS), LAC

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 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 Corporate Finance Services.
 
IFC’s transaction advisory services department (CTA) is housed in the World Bank Group’s Client’s and Products Vice Presidency (CCPVP) and consists of two business lines:

1.PPP Transaction Advisory (C3P) offers transaction advisory services to governments design, structure PPP transactions in infrastructure to help client governments partner with the private sector to deliver affordable and high-quality infrastructure.

2.Corporate Finance Services (CFS) has three key product offerings: (1) M&A Advisory: supporting investment departments in business development and creating investment opportunities; (2) Equity Mobilization Program (EMP): supporting third party equity mobilization alongside IFC investment; (3) Asset monetization involving listed or listing public entities.

CTA has mobilized $6.6B for FY25 which translates into around 17% of IFC’s total core mobilization, of which CFS mobilized over $1.5B of this amount. The department is expected to continue playing a leading role in mobilizing private capital for the WBG.

CFS is seeking an Associate Investment Officer with strong M&A experience to help support the execution of our business strategy in the LAC Region. The position will be based in Sao Paulo, Brazil and will report to the Global Manager, CFS. The Associate Investment Officer will support the CFS regional teams with global capacity, with the objective of facilitating business development and executing transactions.

Duties and Accountabilities: 

•  Conduct detailed financial analysis, including building and reviewing financial models, to assess the viability and risks of potential investment opportunities in the Manufacturing, Agribusiness, and Services (MAS) sectors across emerging markets.
•  Lead due diligence processes, coordinating with internal teams and external advisors to evaluate market conditions, operational risks, and regulatory compliance for prospective investments.
•  Structure and negotiate investment terms, including equity, debt, and blended finance instruments, ensuring alignment with IFC’s strategic objectives and risk-return parameters.
•  Prepare high-quality investment proposals, presentations, and documentation for internal approval committees, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and alignment with IFC’s investment standards.
•  Monitor and manage portfolio investments, including tracking financial performance, identifying risks, and implementing corrective actions to safeguard IFC’s interests.
•  Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including environmental, social, and governance (ESG) specialists, to ensure investments meet IFC’s sustainability and impact standards.
•  Contribute to the development of sector strategies and market analyses to identify trends, opportunities, and challenges in the MAS sectors within emerging markets.
•  Promote IFC’s mission by identifying and executing investments that deliver measurable development impact while achieving financial returns.

Selection Criteria

In addition to meeting WBG managerial competencies, the successful candidate must possess:

•  Master’s degree or equivalent professional qualification in finance, business, law, consulting with at least 4-6 years relevant experience. A background which combines one or more of these areas of experience is also acceptable. 
•  Transaction advisory experience in buy side mandates, sell side mandates, restructuring mandates.
•  Experience in transactions that involves taking companies public on major international stock exchanges such as the New York stock exchange, London Stock exchange etc. is desirable. 
•  Experience in financial statement analysis, forecasting and multiple scenario creation and analysis, capital structure modeling, LBO and M&A modeling, etc., intrinsic valuation and Discounted Cash Flow analysis. 
•  Commitment to development and alignment with the World Bank Group and IFC's mission, strategy, and values.
•  Excellent team player and ability to work effectively with a dispersed team in a dynamic and multicultural environment.
•  Strong attention to detail.
•  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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