Operations Analyst

World Bank Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The World Bank Group is seeking an Operations Analyst to support its operations in Malaysia. The role entails significant research, analytical, and operational duties, including business development and transaction execution. Ideal candidates will have a background in finance or economics and experience in market research and financial analysis. This is a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful work that impacts emerging markets.

Benefits

Retirement plan

Medical insurance

Paid parental leave

Disability insurance

Qualifications

• 2-3 years relevant experience in business consulting, investment banking, or operational roles.
• Ability to synthesize large amounts of information into reports and presentations.
• Experience with financial modeling for debt and equity transactions.

Responsibilities

• Support business development efforts, including client meetings and investment tracking.
• Conduct market research and financial due diligence assessments.
• Prepare marketing materials and strategy documents for client engagements.

Skills

Market Research

Financial Analysis

Business Development

Attention to Detail

Cross-Cultural Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or Economics

Job description

Operations Analyst

Job #:	req33577
Organization:	IFC
Sector:	Operations
Grade:	GE
Term Duration:	3 years 0 months
Recruitment Type:	Local Recruitment
Location:	Kuala Lumpur,Malaysia
Required Language(s):	English
Preferred Language(s):
Closing Date:	7/7/2025 (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.

IFC is recruiting an Operations Analyst for a 3-year period to support the delivery of IFC’s program in Malaysia. The analyst will be based in Kuala Lumpur and will support the Country Manager, country coverage team, and various other investment and advisory teams working in Malaysia. She/he will be responsible for a broad scope of research, analytical and operational work such as the preparation of key marketing materials, market scoping, execution of business development efforts and supporting transaction execution through commercial and financial analysis, and integrity due diligence.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Support business development efforts for Malaysia, such as conducting research and client meeting preparation, tracking of prospects and investment pipeline, and supporting business events and engagements.

• Support knowledge and reporting activities of the country office, including pipeline and portfolio tracking and country macro data reporting.

• Conduct market research to identify potential clients, as well as financial analysis and due diligence assessments on prospective clients to validate engagement prospects.

• Assist in the preparation of marketing or strategic materials, such as general or thematic pitchbooks for clients / government partners and in-depth briefings for key client meetings.

• Support regional IFC events and knowledge activities as needed, including implementation of thematic initiatives and events relating to areas such as climate and transition finance, decarbonization, and private capital mobilization.

Selection Criteria

• Bachelor's degree 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.

• Attention to detail is important, with the candidate needing to deliver reports and engagement summaries in a logical, concise, and precise manner.

• Distill and summarize large amounts of information from various sources to prepare business documents and presentations.

• Ability to conduct market research and run detailed assessments of company business models and financial performance. Preference for candidates with ability to undertake financial modelling for both debt and equity transactions, as well as synthesis of debt and equity benchmarks for comparable analysis.

• Enthusiasm and comfort with working in multicultural teams and across borders and differing time zones. Business travel will be required as part of the role.

• Familiarity with IFC systems, frameworks and processes is preferred.

• Knowledge of sectors relevant to IFC and emerging markets experience is preferred.

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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