Financial Analyst, Washington, Closing date: Wednesday, 11 February 2015

Closing date: Wednesday, 11 February 2015

Background / General description

International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector development arm of the World Bank Group, is a global investor and advisor committed to promoting projects in its developing member countries that are economically beneficial, financially and commercially sound, and environmentally and socially sustainable. IFC finances private sector investments, mobilizes capital in the international financial markets, and provides advisory services to governments and businesses in the developing world. IFC's highly qualified and motivated professionals come from around the world, bringing a wide variety of experiences. Treasury Market Operations (CTM) serves as IFC Treasury's market counterparty-facing front office. CTM is responsible for the management of IFC's cash and liquid assets as well as its funding operations. The Funding Unit (CTMFU) is responsible for ensuring IFC has the funds it needs for private sector lending in developing countries, and sufficient liquidity to fulfill IFC's counter-cyclical role and safeguard its triple-A credit ratings. The Investor Relations team is also part of CTMFU and is accountable for creating and presenting a consistently applied investment message to IFC's bond investors. Note: If the selected candidate is a current Bank Group staff member with a Regular or Open-Ended appointment, s/he will retain his/her Regular or Open-Ended appointment. All others will be offered a 3 year term appointment.

Duties and Accountabilities

IFC is conducting a search for an individual to join CTMFU in the capacity of Financial Analyst starting immediately. The Analyst will support both the funding and investor relations functions, with cross collaboration across related departments. The position would be located in Washington DC. His/her primary responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Contribute to the preparation, execution and processing of IFC bond issuance and the associated hedges
• Contribute to building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, including investors, international investment banks, and capital market firms
• Support the marketing of IFC's bond program through the preparation and design of web and print materials including presentations, newsletters etc.
• Provide analysis of funding and investor activities, as well as IFC's debt and equity portfolio etc. to identify trends,
• Assist in the distribution of financial reports, rating agency material and other relevant investor material
• Manage IFC's investor relationship management system, ensuring that investor activity is recorded on a timely and accurate basis
• Manage investor queries, responding to requests for data and bond related information
• Assist in the compiling and reporting of data relating to IFC's socially responsible bond programs such as the Green Bond and Banking on Women Bond programs
• Collaborate on the organization of conferences, road shows, due diligence calls, and investor meetings
• Prepare analysis of IFC's bond program through the use of new and existing technology such as IFC's transaction management system, Summit, and its investor relationship management system
• Use online and internal social media communications tools engage with key audiences, build support for funding program and the team's role in the World Bank Group. Manage the investor relations' internal and external web sites: keeping the websites updated; assisting with development of new content

Selection Criteria

1. Either Bachelor's degree (in Finance or related field) or equivalent and at least 4 years experience; or Master's degree or equivalent and at least 2 years experience in financial markets, preferably in fixed income, within an investment bank, rating agency, or other capital-markets related institution, including the World Bank Group;
2. Prior knowledge of debt capital markets, and enthusiasm for capital market innovation
3. Strong analytical and problem solving skills and sound business judgment;
4. Data analysis and project management skills and knowledge of information platforms including Bloomberg and Reuters
5. Quantitative skills, and advanced knowledge of Excel
6. Proficient use of Microsoft PowerPoint in creating professional presentations
7. Ability to multi-task and work towards tight deadlines;
8. Strong oral and written communication skills;
9. Highly motivated, results-oriented self-starter with proven capacity for teamwork;
10. Flexibility to perform a variety of tasks and expand the scope of work and responsibilities,
11. Willingness to travel;
12. Fluency in English is essential. Fluency in another language would be advantageous.

What the position offers:

• An exciting opportunity to work in an area of strategic priority within IFC
• Exposure to a wide variety of financial markets, asset classes, sectors and stakeholders
• Work in a truly multicultural environment within IFC
• Join in IFC's mission to promote sustainable private sector investment in developing countries, helping to reduce poverty and improve people's lives;

How to apply IFC will be accepting applications via http://www.ifc.org/wps/wcm/connect/Careers_Ext_Content/IFC_External_Corporate_Site/IFC+Careers. IFC welcomes applications from all interested and qualified candidates regardless of their visa status. The IFC is committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, nationality, culture and educational background. Individuals with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. Please note that candidates are able to check the status of their applications online, and only short-listed candidates will be contacted.