Investment Analyst - Infrastructure

World Bank Group; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 181,000 - 255,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial institution in Warsaw, Poland is looking for an experienced Investment Analyst to join their Infrastructure Europe team. The role involves building financial models, conducting market research, and supporting investment negotiations. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree, at least 2 years of relevant experience, and be fluent in English and Polish.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of work experience in advisory, investment banking, or related fields.
• Experience in infrastructure-related projects is a plus.
• Fluency in English and Polish is required.

Responsibilities

• Build and analyze financial models, including sensitivity analyses.
• Conduct industry and market research.
• Create pitchbooks and proposals for clients.
• Participate in investment negotiations.
• Monitor compliance with financial, environmental, and legal requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Financial modeling

Communication skills (English)

Communication skills (Polish)

Education

Bachelor's degree (Finance, Business, Economics)

Job description

Investment Analyst - Infrastructure

Build a career with impact. Working at the World Bank Group (WBG) provides a unique opportunity to help countries solve their greatest development challenges. The International Finance Corporation (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 in developing countries. In fiscal year 2025, IFC committed a record $71.7 billion to private companies and financial institutions in emerging markets leveraging private sector solutions and mobilizing private capital to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet.

We are seeking an Investment Analyst to join our dynamic Infrastructure Europe team in Warsaw, Poland. Investment Analysts work closely with IFC’s Investment Officers, who are responsible for the design, negotiation, structuring, and subsequent supervision of the Corporation’s investment projects. Analysts assist in sector mapping and strategy, identification and analysis of new investment opportunities, executing deals, advising private companies on restructuring and using new financial instruments, and regular supervision of IFC’s debt and equity investments, including waivers, amendments, debt rescheduling and/or restructuring transactions, and equity sales. This role offers the opportunity to build relationships with clients, contribute to business development, and support sustainable private sector investment in emerging markets.

The Europe Infrastructure department has team members in Vienna (main hub), Warsaw, Bucharest, Belgrade, Tbilisi and Kyiv, and makes investments in infrastructure across power, natural resources, transportation, telecoms, technology and urban infrastructure. Our geographic focus includes Poland, Romania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Ukraine, Moldova, Serbia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Albania, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Armenia.

We are seeking an Investment Analyst to join our Infrastructure Europe team in Warsaw, Poland. Investment Analysts work with Investment Officers in the design, negotiation, structuring, and supervision of IFC investments, including development of financial models, market analysis, and support in project implementation and monitoring. They contribute to business development and client engagements, and participate in the active monitoring of investments to ensure compliance with financial, environmental, insurance and legal requirements.

Duties and Accountabilities:

• Build and analyze financial models, including sensitivity and scenario analyses.
• Analyze historical and projected financial statements.
• Conduct industry and market research and assist in IFC’s business development efforts.
• Create pitchbooks and proposals for clients.
• Review company information and prepare reports on periodic financial statements, project progress reports, and other information submitted by clients.
• Prepare documentation for IFC internal processes.
• Participate in investments negotiations.
• Participate in the active monitoring of investments in portfolio companies, including monitoring of compliance with IFC financial, environmental, insurance and legal requirements.

Selection Criteria

• A bachelor’s degree, preferably with a specialization in Finance, Business, Economics or another relevant field.
• At least 2 years of work experience in advisory, investment/corporate banking, project finance, infrastructure project development, equity investing or related field, with a proven track record of projects (international exposure desired).
• Experience in infrastructure-related projects will be a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills as well as sound business judgment to identify issues and present creative and practical solutions.
• Ability to develop financial models independently, as well as oversee and provide quality-control feedback on models.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Polish, with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing. Fluency in English and Polish is required.
• Willingness to travel extensively and geographic flexibility.
• Ability to work in culturally diverse and geographically dispersed teams.

WBG Culture Attributes

• Sense of Urgency – Anticipating and quickly reacting to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
• Thoughtful Risk Taking – Taking informed and thoughtful risks to push boundaries for greater impact.
• Empowerment and Accountability – Engaging with others in an empowered and accountable manner for impactful results.

World Bank Group Core Competencies

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