(Associate) Investment Officer, Manufacturing, Agribusiness and Services, LAC Region

(Associate) Investment Officer, Manufacturing, Agribusiness and Services, LAC Region

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.

Manufacturing, Agribusiness and Services (MAS) is one of IFC's key industry groups, responsible for a significant portion of IFC's business volume, profitability, and development impact. MAS invests across a diverse range of sectors, including agribusiness, forestry, manufacturing, chemicals, healthcare, education, tourism, property, retail, and other industries, delivering both investment and advisory services through IFC's global network.

The MAS Latin America and the Caribbean (MAS LAC) team is seeking a qualified and experienced Associate Investment Officer, or Investment Officer to originate, structure, execute, and supervise investment projects across the region. The selected candidate will play a key role in business development and portfolio management, including restructurings, reschedulings, capital increases, and equity supervision. The candidate should have a demonstrated track record of leading complex investment transactions from origination through commitment and portfolio supervision, preferably across multiple MAS sectors.

The position will be based in Guatemala City, Guatemala or San José, Costa Rica. The final duty station and title will be determined based on business needs.

Duties and Accountabilities

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

•  Support or Lead business development efforts across MAS in the country.
•  Together with the Central America and Caribbean MAS Hub Lead and the WBG country team, lead the scoping and identification process of priority companies to target as IFC clients in the country, considering the strategic areas of focus for MAS in the country.
•  Actively develop a local network with target companies, financial institutions, financial advisors, and credit agencies in the country.
•  Lead transaction execution and portfolio management activities across the MAS LAC region.
•  Evaluate, structure, negotiate, and close new investment transactions, portfolio restructurings, reschedulings, capital increases, equity sales, and other portfolio management activities.
•  Develop innovative and appropriate financial structures for complex transactions.
•  Lead or participate in negotiations, leveraging strong financial expertise and influencing skills to achieve successful outcomes.
•  Work independently and collaborate with senior colleagues to develop a strong pipeline of high-quality investment opportunities in the countries.
•  Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, sponsors, financial institutions, private sector partners, and multilateral organizations to originate new investment opportunities.
•  Mentor and coach junior investment staff on all aspects of investment processing, portfolio management, and client engagement.
•  Support dissemination of best practices within the team.
•  Collaborate closely with Advisory, Environmental & Social, Legal, Treasury, and other internal partners to deliver integrated client solutions, manage transaction risks, and maximize development impact.
•  Collaborate closely with the Upstream team to support market creation efforts and develop a robust pipeline of future investment opportunities.
•  Collaborate on the preparation of Country Private Sector Diagnostics (CPSD), Country Partnership Framework (CPF), Senior Management Briefs, Country Climate and Development Reports (CCDR), etc.
•  Engage with World Bank colleagues on MAS-related issues.
•  Build effective working relationships across multidisciplinary teams and influence internal and external stakeholders to achieve successful transaction outcomes.

Selection Criteria

•  Master's degree with a minimum of 4 - 8 years of relevant experience in investment, corporate finance, private equity, commercial banking, development finance, or other relevant financial institutions, with a proven track record of sourcing, structuring, and closing investments, preferably across multiple MAS sectors.
•  Extensive experience in investment execution, portfolio supervision, restructurings, and client relationship management.
•  Strong financial, credit, and analytical skills, with demonstrated experience structuring a broad range of debt and equity investments and executing complex transactions.
•  Strong business development and client relationship management skills, with a demonstrated ability to originate investment opportunities and build long-term client relationships.
•  Proven ability to develop innovative financial solutions for complex transactions.
•  Strong judgment and ability to make sound investment recommendations in complex and dynamic situations.
•  Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Fluency in Spanish is required. Portuguese language skills would be an asset.
•  Ability to interact directly and independently with senior management of clients, sponsors, and prospective partners.
•  Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multicultural teams and build trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
•  Demonstrated ability to mentor, coach, and develop junior investment professionals.

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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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