Senior Investment Officer – CTS Global Advisory Lead

Senior Investment Officer – CTS Global Advisory Lead

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.

The Trade and Supply Chain Finance Department (CTS) is a core IFC industry group delivering investment and advisory solutions through a global platform. CTS supports global trade flows, supply chain resilience, and access to finance for financial institutions and corporates, while advancing IFC corporate priorities, including market creation, mobilization, climate, gender, and Fragile and Conflict-Affected Situations (FCS).

To support the continued growth and strategic importance of its advisory business, CTS is seeking a Global Advisory Lead based in Washington, DC. The position provides global leadership, strategic direction, and technical oversight for CTS Advisory activities across regions and products, in close coordination with regional teams, upstream units, and World Bank counterparts.

The CTS Global Advisory Lead will be based in Washington, DC and will report to CTS senior management. The position will work closely with regional CTS Leads, Advisory Services management, and relevant IFC and WBG corporate units.
The role is classified as a non-managerial GG2 position and does not carry formal people-management authority; however, it requires strong leadership, technical credibility, and the ability to influence and coordinate across the global CTS platform.

Duties and Accountabilities

A. Strategic Leadership and Product Direction
•  Define and drive the global strategic direction for CTS Advisory in alignment with IFC corporate priorities and CTS departmental strategy.
•  Lead the design, refinement, and scaling of CTS advisory products and platforms, ensuring relevance, innovation, and strong development impact.
•  Contribute to CTS departmental planning, strategy discussions, and priority-setting as part of the extended CTS leadership team.

B. Business Development and Operational Oversight
•  Support regional CTS teams in originating, structuring, and delivering high-quality advisory engagements with financial institutions, corporates, and public-sector counterparts.
•  Ensure advisory engagements are client-driven, scalable, financially sustainable, and closely linked to investment, mobilization, and pipeline development objectives.
•  Provide technical and quality assurance oversight across the global advisory portfolio, including review of concepts, implementation plans, and completion documentation.

C. Integration and Institutional Collaboration
•  Strengthen integration between CTS advisory and investment operations to enhance pipeline development and portfolio quality.
•  Coordinate closely with World Bank Global Practices, other IFC industry groups, and cross-cutting corporate units to deliver joint and integrated solutions where relevant.
•  Represent CTS Advisory in internal governance processes, corporate initiatives, and external engagements, as required.

D. Portfolio Management, Knowledge, and Impact
•  Oversee performance of the global CTS advisory portfolio, including monitoring of results, risks, and development impact.
•  Lead knowledge management and learning efforts, capturing lessons learned and disseminating best practices across regions.
•  Contribute to thought leadership through analytical work, market notes, knowledge products, and participation in internal and external forums.

E. Capability Building and Collaboration
•  Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and coaching to CTS advisory staff across regions, fostering collaboration and technical excellence.
•  Support capability building, skills development, and succession planning for CTS advisory functions.
•  Promote diversity, inclusion, and teamwork across the global CTS advisory community.

Selection Criteria

•  Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, International Development, or a related field.
•  A minimum of 12–15 years of relevant professional experience, including substantial exposure to advisory services in trade finance, financial institutions, supply chains, or private sector development.
•  Demonstrated experience leading complex, multi-country advisory programs within IFC, the World Bank Group, other development finance institutions, or comparable organizations.
•  Strong understanding of trade finance, supply chain finance, SME finance, and development finance in emerging markets.
•  Proven strategic thinking skills and ability to translate strategy into operational and advisory results.
•  Strong client engagement, business development, and stakeholder relationship management skills.
•  Excellent judgment, communication, and influencing skills, with the ability to operate effectively in a matrixed, global organization.
•  Demonstrated ability to collaborate across institutional boundaries, cultures, and disciplines.
•  Fluency in English is required; additional languages are an advantage.

Note: This internal requisition is open to WBG and IMF staff only (including short-term and extended term consultants/ temporaries). External candidates are requested not to apply. In case an external candidate applies, their application will not be considered.

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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