Financial Analyst - Derivatives & Capital Markets

IFC Health; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global development institution seeks a dynamic finance professional for its Treasury Client Solutions Department in London. This role involves executing fixed-income investment projects, performing analytics, and engaging with stakeholders in a vibrant, collaborative environment focused on innovative financial solutions.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Diversity and inclusion commitment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years relevant experience in finance.
• Knowledge of fixed income derivatives like cross currency swaps and interest rate swaps.
• Ability to multitask under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Structure, price, and execute hedging and funding transactions via derivatives.
• Build and maintain financial models for transaction structuring and pricing.
• Conduct market research in fixed income markets.

Skills

Data analysis

Credit risk modeling

Advanced Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, statistics, financial engineering, mathematics

Job description

DescriptionIFC — 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.

IFC’s Treasury Client Solutions Department is a client-facing transaction-structuring and execution team that provides IFC’s clients with innovative fixed-income solutions. The group has global responsibility for derivative transactions, structured products, local currency solutions, and debt capital markets solutions.

Duties

The department seeks a dynamic and highly motivated finance professional to join the EMEA team covering markets in Africa, Middle East, Europe, and Central Asia. The individual will contribute to structuring and executing fixed-income investment projects, provide analytics and market intelligence, and collaborate with industry experts in a vibrant environment. The position is based in London, UK.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to structuring, pricing, and execution of hedging and funding transactions via derivatives and capital markets instruments.
• Assist in structuring and executing IFC’s local currency bond issuances by providing analytical and transactional support.
• Build and maintain sophisticated financial models for transaction structuring and pricing, ensuring accuracy.
• Conduct market research in local and international fixed income markets and analyze rating agency methodologies for risk assessment.
• Support business development and marketing of treasury products to clients.
• Establish and maintain relationships with stakeholders including banks, investors, and regulators to facilitate transactions.
• Prepare analytics for investment committees for informed decision-making.
• Assist with documentation review, portfolio monitoring, and valuation tasks.
• Participate in global travel as needed for transaction support and stakeholder engagement.

Selection Criteria

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, statistics, financial engineering, mathematics, or related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 2 years relevant experience.
• Knowledge of fixed income derivatives such as cross currency swaps and interest rate swaps.
• Strong data analysis, credit risk modeling skills, and advanced Excel proficiency.
• Ability to multitask and pay attention to detail under tight deadlines.
• Motivated, results-oriented team player with a proactive attitude and collaborative spirit.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Flexibility to work across different time zones in a global team.

WBG Culture Attributes include a sense of urgency, thoughtful risk-taking, and empowerment with accountability. The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits and is committed to diversity and inclusion, providing equal employment opportunities regardless of gender, ethnicity, or disability.