Application Deadline: April 4th, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 World Bank/IFC Investment Analyst Recruitment.
IFC — a member of the World Bank Group is seeking Investment Analysts eager to work with our specialized investment divisions or country teams to play a key role in deal generation, investment transaction execution, and portfolio management. Our work with the private sector helps create jobs, build vital infrastructure, and attract much-needed capital to developing countries—improving the lives of millions of people around the world. With offices in 100+ countries and a diverse team from 150 nationalities, IFC offers continuous learning opportunities and exceptional benefits.
The applicants for this recruitment drive will be reviewed on a rolling basis for consideration for immediate openings as well as positions that will become available over the next five months in the above-mentioned location and one of the Industry Groups. The selection process includes CV screening, online assessment, and interviews. Successful candidates will join IFC as an Investment Analyst on a three-year term contract extendable to a maximum of five years.
Selection Criteria
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in domains like business, finance, or economics or pertinent industry areas.
- At least 2 years of relevant experience in investment banking, private equity, project finance, financial consulting, etc.
- Ability to conduct market and industry research and analysis.
- Mastery of financial statement analysis and financial models.
- Ability to demonstrate attention to detail, thoughtful scenario analysis, and diligence in the quality of one’s own work.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
- Genuine dedication to development and to the World Bank Group and IFC’s mission, strategy, and values.
Duties and Accountabilities
- Executing rigorous analysis including comprehensive due diligence and financial modeling.
- Analyze financial statements and projections, build financial models, and run sensitivities.
- Ensuring the highest standards of portfolio data accuracy and preparing monitoring reports.
- Prepare analytical sections of country and sector strategies and client pitchbook.
- Assisting in the design of sector and country strategies; crafting client presentations.
- Prepare sector mapping to target potential clients and business opportunities.
- Pinpointing business prospects via sector exploration and reaching out to promising clients.
- Engaging with internal teams and clients on data inquiries, document scrutiny, and financial statement evaluations.
- Crafting essential documents for our investment/advisory boards, upholding IFC’s stringent guidelines.
Job Location
- Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
- Cairo, Egypt
- Accra, Ghana
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Rabat, Morocco
- Lagos, Nigeria
- Dakar, Senegal
- Niamey, Niger
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the World Bank/IFC Investment Analyst Recruitment
