Investment Officer

World Bank Group; Warszawa; Remote; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent international financial institution is seeking an Investment Officer to enhance infrastructure project development in Europe. This role entails managing relationships with clients and government bodies, leading investment activities, and developing innovative financial structures. Candidates must hold a Master's degree and have at least 8 years of related experience, particularly in negotiating and closing infrastructure investments.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Retirement plan

Medical and life insurance

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of experience in infrastructure project investment and financing.
• Strong written and verbal communication in English; knowledge of other regional languages is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Advance regional infrastructure business development activities.
• Lead pre-investment activities that convert to IFC investments.
• Build relationships with clients, private businesses, and government officials.

Skills

Infrastructure project investment

Negotiation skills

Client interaction

Multi-cultural teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Business, Finance, or Economics

Job description

Investment Officer

Job #: req34941
Organization: IFC
Sector: Investment
Grade: GG
Term Duration: 3 years 0 months
Recruitment Type: International Recruitment
Locations: Bucharest, Romania; Warsaw, Poland; Belgrade, Serbia
Required Language(s): English
Closing Date: 12/3/2025 11:59pm UTC

Build a career with impact at the World Bank Group. The International Finance Corporation (IFC) focuses on private sector development in emerging markets. This Investment Officer position is part of the Europe Infrastructure unit, working in EU4 countries (Poland, Romania, Bulgaria, Croatia) to develop infrastructure projects across power, transportation, telecom, technology, urban infrastructure and utilities.

Duties and Accountabilities

• Work closely with the Infrastructure Leads for the EU4 countries to advance regional infrastructure business development activities and build a strong pipeline of investments.
• Develop and lead pre-investment activities (advisory, co-developments, early equity) that convert to IFC investments.
• Collaborate with Infrastructure Leads and country managers to deepen public and private sector relationships.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, private businesses, banking and multilateral partners, and government officials to create investment opportunities.
• Create opportunities for private sector investments through policy reforms and public investment coordination with World Bank (IBRD).
• Lead internal processing of new business transactions, pre-investment and advisory initiatives, and develop innovative financial structures for complex transactions.
• Lead negotiation/documentation for pre-investment and investment projects; use strong negotiation skills to develop solutions and overcome impasses.
• Disseminate knowledge and experience across regional industry department and global teams to support best practices.

Selection Criteria

• Master's degree or equivalent in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• At least 8 years of experience in infrastructure project investment and financing.
• Ability to interact independently with clients, partners, and senior government officials.
• Commitment to development and the World Bank Group and IFC’s mission.
• Knowledge of IFC pre-investment tools, including Collaborations and Co-developments.
• Track record of converting early business leads into investment mandates.
• Experience sourcing, negotiating, structuring, and closing infrastructure investments.
• Good understanding of at least one infrastructure sub-sector (e.g., power, transportation, utilities).
• Experience engaging local governments to encourage innovation and market development.
• Excellent people skills and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
• Proactive, motivated, and able to multi-task under time pressure.
• Strong written and verbal communication in English; knowledge of other regional languages is a plus.

WBG Culture Attributes

1. Sense of urgency: anticipate and quickly respond to stakeholder needs.
2. Thoughtful risk-taking: challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.
3. Empowerment and accountability: empower and hold each other accountable for results.

The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including retirement plan, medical, life and disability insurance, and paid leave such as parental leave, and provides reasonable accommodations for disabilities.

We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity and inclusive employer and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.