Investment Officer, Infrastructure Mexico

World Bank Group; Xico; Presencial; MXN 400,000 - 600,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading international financial institution is seeking an experienced professional to identify and develop infrastructure projects in Mexico. This role requires expertise in financial analysis, market trends, and strong negotiation skills. The successful candidate will work closely with diverse teams to evaluate, structure, and execute investment transactions while mentoring junior staff. A master's degree in finance and 8-10 years of relevant experience are essential.

Formación

• 8-10 years of experience with a development finance institution, commercial bank, or similar.
• Expertise in financial modeling and investment structuring.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to manage relationships.

Responsabilidades

• Identify bankable projects leveraging market trends.
• Coordinate with multiple teams to ensure client satisfaction.
• Evaluate and close new investment transactions efficiently.
• Monitor portfolio performance and compliance.

Conocimientos

Financial analysis

Market analysis

Negotiation

Project management

Educación

Master's degree in finance or similar

Descripción del empleo

• Job # req
• Organization IFC
• Sector Infrastructure
• Grade GG
• Term Duration 3 years 0 months
• Recruitment Type International Recruitment
• Location Mexico City, Mexico
• Required Language(s) English, Spanish
• Preferred Language(s) Portuguese
• Closing Date 10 / 21 / 2024 (MM / DD / YYYY) at 11 : 59pm UTC

IFC's LAC Infrastructure unit is an open and dynamic team that delivers financial and technical support to clients in the power, transport, telecoms, municipal & environmental infrastructure, and natural resources sectors, from IFC's own Balance Sheet and through mobilization of other capital.

The department also seeks to maintain IFC, as part of the World Bank Group, at the cutting edge of helping member countries find solutions to new and emerging infrastructure and natural resources issues.

Business Development

• Identify bankable projects anticipating market trends and employing sector / country knowledge; synthesize information into internal reports for decision‑making purposes.
• Work independently and with more senior staff to develop a strong pipeline of good‑quality investment opportunities.
• Coordinate closely with advisory and environmental & social teams to add value to our client's businesses, find pragmatic solutions to the specific sector challenges, and achieve sustainable development impact.
• Produce country and sector analysis, marketing materials, and pitch books.
• Manage relationships with clients, including global and regional private businesses, banking and multilateral partners, and government officials to further develop the sector and to develop specific investment opportunities.
• Undertake market coverage including gathering market intelligence (conduct research, talking to key stakeholders, etc), mapping market players, and analyzing trends, emerging risks, and opportunities.

Structuring and Negotiation

• Evaluate, structure, negotiate, and close new debt, mezzanine and equity transactions, under project finance or corporate finance structures.
• Develop innovative and appropriate financial structures for complex transactions.
• Participate in or lead negotiations as appropriate; use financial competencies and personal influencing skills to overcome impasses and lead negotiations to a successful outcome.

Deal Execution and Transaction Management

• Deliver all transactions with accountability of the role in an efficient, timely and expeditious basis, and using best practice standards.
• Draft materials to present the transaction to different internal audiences for decision‑making.
• Thoroughly review work provided by clients and prepared by team members, including financial modeling preparation and / or review to ensure solid structure and consistency with legal documents with agreed‑upon terms.

Portfolio Monitoring

• Monitor the portfolio and report development results internally and externally.
• Coordinate closely with social, environmental, legal, and technical assistance colleagues in structuring transactions to add value to our clients' businesses, find pragmatic solutions to project and sector challenges, and achieve sustainable development impact.
• Ensure that transactional requirements recorded in the documentation are monitored and in compliance.
• Process waivers and restructurings diligently and swiftly, working with portfolio management, credit, CSO (if applicable), and other support units (legal, E&S, etc.).
• Foster and grow the relationship with the client, which can lead to repeat business opportunities.
• Mentor and coach more junior team members (ensuring quality control).

Strategy Development and Knowledge Sharing

• Contribute to drafting strategies for sectors, countries, or regions for business development as needed; and develop and execute strategies for more complex client engagements to build a robust investment pipeline.
• Build IFC's knowledge base for best practices and participate in knowledge sharing and dissemination.
• Initiate collaboration and share expertise to strengthen internal and / or external client solutions.
• Promote the IFC brand and represent IFC at conferences and workshops if the opportunity arises.
• Maintain relationships with clients and other stakeholders (government, development partners, WBG) who are at a level where they can influentially participate in developing immediate and future business opportunities.

Mentoring and Coaching

• Mentoring, coaching and supervision of less‑experienced colleagues to help build talent and grow the skill base of staff.
• Help build a conducive and good business environment by leading by example.

Selection Criteria

• Master's degree in finance or similar relevant education.
• At least 8-10 years of experience with a development finance institution, a commercial bank, an international financial institution, a private equity firm, or consulting firm.