Investment Analyst

Careers at UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, invites applications for an Investment Analyst in Dubai. The role supports global business development, client coverage, and sector-specific opportunities, working with industry teams, credit and ESG groups, and global clients.

Responsibilities include market research, financial analysis, drafting presentations, and helping to shape investment strategies across sectors. Fluency in English is required; Arabic is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or MBA/Masters and 2–3 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to conduct market and industry research and analysis.
• Strong skills in financial statement analysis, finance, modeling (DCF, comps).
• Fluency in English; Arabic proficiency is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct industry, market research and client mapping with teams.
• Assist IFC’s business development efforts.
• Monitor pipeline for global clients and prepare reports and presentations.
• Analyze historical and projected financials.
• Support strategy for investment in various sectors with industry teams.
• Organize events and workshops with global clients.
• Prepare sector mappings and client pitches.
• Gather benchmarking information to support decision making with factual accuracy.
• Perform credit and integrity risk rating assessments and covenant reviews.

Skills

Market research

Financial analysis

Financial modeling

DCF

Communication skills

English fluency

Arabic proficiency

Education

Bachelor's or MBA/Masters

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Investment Analyst

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. For more information, visit www.ifc.org.

The Vice President, Global Industries (CGIVP) is responsible for i) leading business development with global clients; ii) managing IFC’s global sector communities of practice; iii) supporting operational process simplification; and iv) collaborating closely across the World Bank Group to align sector strategies, to contribute lessons from IFC operations, to support policy/sector reforms, and to implement the Cascade approach. CGIVP oversees the Operations Management and Corporate Portfolio Departments as well as all Global Industry Departments, which include Disruptive Technologies, Services, and Funds; Climate Business; Energy and Mining; Financial Institutions; Infrastructure; Manufacturing and Agribusiness; and Trade and Supply Chain Finance.

The Investment Analyst will work closely with the global head of business development and client coverage in Dubai and industry teams to support business development and build and maintain strong relationships with global clients in the UAE to develop specific investment opportunities. S/he will work on the development of engagement plans for global clients, Institutional Investors and Sovereign Wealth Funds together with industries, credit, ESG, and other relevant groups, detailing IFC’s coverage approach, as well as stay abreast of the latest market and industry trends and generate co‑investment opportunities and support of Relationship Managers and Industry teams.

Roles & Responsibility

• With the support of Relationship Managers and Industry teams, the investment analyst will assist the Global Head of Business Development and Client Coverage in conducting industry, market research, and client mapping
• Assist in IFC’s business development efforts
• Monitor the pipeline for global clients and generate frequent reports and analysis and drafting power point presentations
• Analyze historical and projected financials
• Work closely with the Global Head for Business Development and Client Coverage and industry teams on strategy for investment in various business sector
• Support the organization of events and workshops with global clients
• Assist in preparing analytical sections of country and sector strategies and client pitchbooks
• Prepare sector mapping to target potential clients and business opportunities
• Gather and summarize project, sector, and country benchmarking information to be used to capture lessons learned, with accountability for factual accuracy
• Perform credit and integrity risk rating assessments, covenant compliance reviews (debt), and valuations (equity), and monitor changes to risk flags for determining performance assigned to a portfolio, with supervision

Selection Criteria

• Bachelors or MBA/Masters in a related field and at least of 2-3 years of relevant experience. Related fields of education include business, finance, or economics or an area of expertise specific to a sector, subject matter, or industry specialty. Relevant experience could include a proven track record in business consulting or investment banking, or operational experience in the sector or technical or professional field
• Ability to conduct market and industry research and analysis
• Demonstrated skill in financial statement analysis, accounting, finance, financial modeling, DCF, and comparable company analysis to support informed decision making
• Fully understands the financial aspects of investment or advisory transactions
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral, including the ability to convey ideas and positions clearly
• Keen interest in development finance and multicultural environments
• Motivated and enthusiastic about the opportunities and challenges in Emerging and Developing Countries
• Fluency in English required and proficiency in Arabic is a plus

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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