IFC\u2014a member of the World Bank Group\u2014is 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 2021, IFC committed a record $31.5 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity as economies grapple with the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. For more information, visit www.ifc.org.
\nThe Financial Institutions Group (FIG), one of IFC\u2019s industry departments, supports projects in numerous financial sub sectors, partners with local financial institutions, develops domestic and regional equity and debt markets and introduces new financing instruments. The goal is to develop efficient financial systems that will increase financial inclusion and fuel economic growth in client countries and enhance IFC\u2019s developmental impact.<\/p>\n
Job Description<\/strong><\/p>\n Job Title: Investment Officer\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n FIG is recruiting an Investment Officer to join the Investment Team, which originates, manages and monitors IFC\u2019s financial sector investments across Africa. The Investment Officer will report either to the FIG Regional Industry Manager covering West and Central Africa (WCA) or to the Portfolio Manager covering West, Central and Southern Africa. IFC\u2014a member of the World Bank Group\u2014is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital,…..<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6721,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false}}},"categories":[85],"tags":[],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p2nO32-gj9","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/62691"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6721"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=62691"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/62691\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=62691"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=62691"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=62691"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nThe position will be based in Accra, Ghana.
\nDuties and Accountabilities
\n\u2022\u00a0 Handle client relationships and provide insight into sector developments in client countries to anticipate new investment opportunities and\/or performance issues.
\n\u2022\u00a0 Provide key support, and in some cases lead in identification, appraisal, structuring and negotiation of financial sector investments.
\n\u2022\u00a0 Identify and analyze fundamental competitive strengths and weaknesses of projects or portfolio companies and identify non-financial issues, opportunities and risk\/reward factors (e.g. business environment, country, and sponsor).
\n\u2022\u00a0 Work closely with Fintech and Disruptive Technology teams to support development of strategic partnerships with FinTech companies and expand IFC\u2019s FIG services to include innovative digital technologies.
\n\u2022\u00a0 Handle disbursements, waivers and complex client interactions such as restructurings; monitor and value equity investments and recommends\/executes the sale of holdings.
\n\u2022\u00a0 Monitor existing investments in portfolio companies, comprising various types of financial entities.
\n\u2022\u00a0 Review and analyze the financial and operating performance of clients; prepare quarterly risk ratings, annual supervision and other management reports as well as country strategy papers, briefs and project profiles.
\n\u2022\u00a0 Apply knowledge of project\/portfolio lifecycle to identify and meet critical path milestones, and to implement tasks (including production of documents) in a timely and high-quality fashion for the processing or supervision of projects.
\n\u2022\u00a0 Actively keep abreast of regional and industry developments and incorporates trends into the processing or supervision of projects.
\nSelection Criteria<\/strong>
\n\u2022\u00a0 Master\u2019s degree and 7-9 years of relevant experience in the financial sector, preferably in an investment-related function and\/or the private equity industry.
\n\u2022\u00a0 Good understanding of financial and operational characteristics of financial institutions.
\n\u2022\u00a0 Clear experience and expertise in identifying, evaluating, structuring and negotiating debt and equity transactions; experience in portfolio management.
\n\u2022\u00a0 Solid understanding of the FinTech space, including ability to develop strategic partnerships with FinTech companies.
\nSound business judgment and strong problem solving\/negotiation skills, as well as ability to work effectively on simultaneous projects under time pressure.
\n\u2022\u00a0 Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
\nA keen interest in development finance and working in a multicultural environment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"