Associate Investment Officer - Req33408

Ifc - International Finance Corporation; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global development institution as an Associate Investment Officer in Johannesburg, where you will drive infrastructure investment projects across Southern Africa. The role demands expertise in sourcing and negotiating deals, and offers the opportunity to contribute to sustainable development initiatives while working in a dynamic and impactful environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in development finance or investment banking.
• Proven track record in sourcing and closing infrastructure investments.
• Experience in energy, transportation, water, or natural resources sectors is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support infrastructure projects through sourcing and structuring deals.
• Gather market intelligence and prepare internal reports.
• Coordinate with colleagues on sector reform and investment facilitation.

Skills

Financial modeling

Negotiation

Market intelligence

Communication

Education

Master's degree in business, finance, or related field

Job description

Join to apply for the Associate Investment Officer role at IFC - International Finance Corporation.

About IFC

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.

Role Overview

The Associate Investment Officer will be based in Johannesburg, South Africa, supporting infrastructure projects across Southern Africa. Responsibilities include sourcing, structuring, negotiating, and supervising investment projects, with a focus on infrastructure sectors such as energy, transportation, water, and natural resources.

Key Responsibilities

1. Business Development: Gather market intelligence, source opportunities, assess projects, and prepare internal reports.
2. Structuring and Negotiation: Evaluate, structure, negotiate, and close debt and equity transactions.
3. Deal Execution: Support pre-investment engagements and manage transactions efficiently.
4. Knowledge Sharing: Contribute to IFC's knowledge base and participate in dissemination activities.
5. Coordination: Collaborate with WBG colleagues on sector reform and investment facilitation.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in business, finance, or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in development finance, investment banking, project finance, or infrastructure development.
• Strong financial modeling and structuring skills.
• Proven track record in sourcing and closing infrastructure investments, preferably in Africa.
• Excellent communication skills in English; French and Portuguese are a plus.
• Willingness to travel regionally and internationally.

Additional Attributes

• Passion for sustainable development.
• Proactive, organized, and self-motivated.
• Ability to interact effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Application Details

Application deadline: June 20, 2023, at 11:59 pm UTC.

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