Senior Investment Officer

Job #: req30328

Organization: IFC

Sector: Investment

Grade: GG

Term Duration: 3 years 0 months

Recruitment Type: International Recruitment

Location: Dubai,United Arab Emirates

Required Language(s): English

Preferred Language(s)

Closing Date: 11/25/2024 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC

Description

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. Our mission is to leverage the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity on a livable planet.

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. Working with over 2,000 businesses worldwide, the Corporation applies its over six decades of experience to create opportunities where they are needed most. Private sector financial development is essential to the promotion of successful and sustainable economies in low- and middle-income countries around the world. Sound and efficient financial markets can ensure that resources are allocated where they are most productive, assisting job creation and spurring economic growth.

IFC has embarked on an ambitious new growth strategy, the outcome of which will be to double our volume of business by 2030 and triple the work we do in Low Income Countries (LICs) and Fragile and Conflict affected States (FCS). To do so, IFC will need to deploy its full range of financing, mobilization, advisory, convening and thought leadership skills. This also calls for the need to generate our own opportunities by proactively working “upstream” to create, deepen, and expand markets and opportunities for the private sector and to imagine, design, and implement investment projects. This strategy also relies on a closer WBG collaboration through the “cascade” approach: working with clients, we will first seek private sector solutions to address development challenges—where such solutions are advisable and can be effective—and reserve public financing for projects only when other options are suboptimal.

IFC’s PPP & Corporate Finance Advisory Department (CTA) is composed of two divisions: (i) the Public Private Partnership (PPP) Division; and (ii) the Corporate Finance Services (CFS) Division.

The PPP Division advises governments in designing and bringing to market commercially robust PPP projects that provide high-quality, affordable, and efficient infrastructure and social services to the public. IFC’s PPP Division also draws on the World Bank’s expertise in institutional reforms, sector structuring, legal and regulatory frameworks, tariff structures and regulation, and international best practices to strengthen and complement IFC’s transaction-oriented approach.

The CFS Division seeks to provide three categories of services: (A) transaction advisory services to private sector clients, focusing on Mergers and Acquisition (M&A) Advisory solutions and Corporate Restructuring Advisory solutions; (B) the Equity Mobilization Program (EMP), supporting IFC’s investment teams to identify equity investors for IFC’s investment projects; and (C) Strategic Pre-IPO Advisory to clients seeking to undertake a listing on international stock markets.

Through its M&A advisory, CFS helps clients to attract new partners and investors and acquire new businesses or spin off businesses. Under its Corporate Restructuring Advisory services, CFS supports clients in the design and implementation of innovative corporate strategies that improve profitability and maximize value.

The EMP services are deployed when Investment Services (IS) teams are considering an IFC equity investment, and the transaction requires additional third-party equity to complete the equity structure. In such cases, CFS works together with the IS teams to identify and bring in such equity investors (typically in a minority position) to finalize the transaction. CFS focuses on cross-border transactions, mobilizing third-party capital, and bringing new and existing clients into new markets. With this work, CFS contributes to de-risking IFC investments, building new client relationships, and generating a systematic deal flow.

Under its Strategic Pre-IPO Business Advisory offering, CFS seeks to offer pre-IPO advisory support by helping clients prepare and position for a successful process of listing on international stock markets. This involves advising on the listing process, appropriateness, timing, regulations, and relevant key issues; reviewing and advising on current corporate structure, balance sheet structure, valuation, and business planning; preparing detailed timetables for listing, broker selection, and prospectus review; preparing management and the board for listing; and Corporate Governance Group advisory services.

IFC is seeking a Senior Investment Officer with strong M&A experience to help support the execution of our business strategy globally. The position will be based in Dubai, UAE, and will report to the Global Manager, CFS. The Senior Investment Officer will be a CFS senior staff member in IFC’s HQ location. He/she will support the CFS regional teams with global capacity, with the objective of facilitating business development and executing transactions.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Origination and execution of buy-side and sell-side advisory; restructuring advisory; and EMP services mandates.
• Maintaining strong relationships with internal global counterparts, with the objective of identifying collaboration opportunities that enhance business development and delivery that is aligned with IFC corporate objectives.
• Origination and execution of strategic pre-IPO advisory mandates. Execution will include advising clients on listing process, appropriateness, timing, regulations, and relevant key issues; reviewing and advising on current corporate structure, balance sheet structure, valuation, and business planning; preparing detailed timetables for listing, broker selection, and prospectus review; preparing management and the board for listing; and corporate governance group advisory services.
• Working closely with clients and with relevant internal resources to help clients develop a transaction strategy and to undertake bankability assessment, funding feasibility, financial modeling, and business planning/restructuring.
• Drafting key transaction reports and project documentation (marketing documents for each transaction, information memoranda, due-diligence, and transaction structuring reports, and transaction contracts and agreements, etc.).
• Making effective pitch presentations to companies.
• Mentoring junior colleagues and helping them to achieve business targets
• Contributing to the development and execution of CFS’s strategy in partnership with regional teams, and where applicable, the World Bank, with a focus on CFS’s strategic priorities, FCS and high impact projects.
• Supporting IFC’s “brand” in the CFS space, and overall communications strategy.
• Supporting knowledge management by helping to disseminate CFS’s knowledge and experience to the CFS team globally.
  
  

Selection Criteria

The successful candidate must possess the following skills and experience:

• Seasoned in equity transactions, as a principal investor, an advisor, or underwriter, including in an investment bank, VC, or PE type institution.
• Transaction advisory experience in buy-side mandates, sell-side mandates, and restructuring mandates, preferably in the disruptive technology space.
• Track record of delivering targeted results on M&A, restructuring, and IPO mandates under stressful timetables and environments.
• Proven success in developing strong client relationships and executing mandates across-borders and in difficult environments.
• Experience taking companies public on major international stock exchanges such as the New York stock exchange, London Stock exchange, etc, is plus.
• Strong track record of business delivery, demonstrated investment experience, superior business judgment, and established professional credibility.
• Excellent team player and demonstrated ability to work effectively with a dispersed team in a dynamic and multicultural environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with superior facilitation and interpersonal skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to represent IFC externally and to develop and manage relationships with clients, media, donors, and other stakeholders.
• A Master’s degree or equivalent professional qualification in finance, business, law, or consulting with a minimum of 12–15 years relevant experience. A background that combines one or more of these areas of experience will be preferred.
• Commitment to development and alignment with the World Bank Group and IFC's mission, strategy, and values.
  
  

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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.

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