About this opportunity
Opportunity Overview
The World Bank Group is hiring an Associate Investment Officer or Investment Officer for its Financial Institutions Group in Quito, Ecuador. The role involves helping to grow and develop business and managing select investment portfolio clients in the Latin America and Caribbean region. The International Finance Corporation, a member of the World Bank Group, works in over 100 countries 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. The Financial Institution Group engages in a wide range of sub-sectors, including microfinance, SME, gender, climate, insurance, capital markets, housing, distressed assets, and other areas. The team members work on both new business development and processing, and portfolio management across the region. The final job title will be defined by the Hiring Manager based on the overall qualification of the selected candidate. The role requires a thorough understanding of banking, financial institutions, and related industry knowledge. The selected candidate will help develop and evaluate a pipeline of good quality investment opportunities and lead transactions to develop appropriate financial structures for straightforward and complex transactions.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of banking, financial institutions, and related industry knowledge
- Help develop and evaluate a pipeline of good quality investment opportunities
- Identify and evaluate opportunities to increase the social development impact of new or portfolio projects
- Lead transactions and develop appropriate financial structures for straightforward and complex transactions
- Structure, negotiate, and close new transactions, capital increases, equity sales, as necessary
- Participate in negotiations and use negotiation skills to overcome impasses and finalize negotiations in straightforward transactions
- Take responsibility for the proactive management of multiple portfolio investments
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan
- Medical, life, and disability insurance
- Paid leave, including parental leave
- Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
Requirements & Qualifications
- Master's degree required, preferably an MBA or an equivalent postgraduate qualification with a specialization in Finance
- At least 4-8 years' working experience in finance with a proven track-record of supporting the origination process, structuring, and closing investments
- Strong financial and credit skills, demonstrated ability to structure a variety of financial instruments (debt and equity)
- Modeling skills
- Client relationship skills, track record, and ability to focus on clients' needs effectively
- Facility to work successfully in multicultural teams and across boundaries
- Strong inter-personal skills, ability to interact effectively with clients and colleagues from various cultural backgrounds
- Highly motivated, committed to highest ethical standards
- Genuine commitment to sustainable development
- Fluency in English written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey ideas succinctly, clearly, and persuasively
- Fluency in Spanish
How to Apply
- Review the job description and requirements to ensure you meet the necessary qualifications.
- Prepare your application, including your resume and cover letter.
- Click the Apply button below to submit your application.
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