Investment Analyst, Equity – Global Infrastructure Group International Finance Corporation Experience: 3 to 5 Years New Delhi, India Apply By: 11-10-2024

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Description

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.

•  The Global Infrastructure Equity team (CNGES) is responsible for IFC’s equity investments in infrastructure globally, including energy and natural resources; transportation; water, waste, and municipal finance; telecoms, media, and technology. CNGES operates in close collaboration with regional infrastructure teams and regional departments. 
• CNGES is looking for an Investment Analyst to support its business needs in equity transactions. Investment Analysts work closely with IFC’s Investment Officers, who are responsible for the design, negotiation, structuring, and subsequent management of the Corporation’s investment projects. Investment Analysts help identify new projects and assist Investment Officers in executing deals, business development, strategy, and knowledge dissemination across the IFC.
• The position provides an opportunity to obtain investment experience across infrastructure sectors and all regions.  The job holder will be based in India, Delhi. Some travel will be required.

Roles and Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Build financial models and run valuations (including comparable analyses); analyze historical and projected financial statements for equity investment projects and opportunities
• Conduct industry, market, and equity research and assist business development efforts in the equity space
• Keep track of the performance of emerging market equities, maintain analytics on IFC’s equity portfolio (working with internal systems), and compare IFC portfolio performance to the leading emerging market equity funds and indexes
• Research, expand, and update the benchmarking database for IFC’s equity investments in infrastructure sectors in emerging markets
• Contribute to regular portfolio performance analysis reports, evaluating portfolio performance to improve profitability and impact IFC’s infrastructure equity business
• Work closely with Investment Officers and Management on equity strategy for investment in infrastructure sectors, drafting PowerPoint presentations and analyzing databases
• Disseminate lessons learned internally
• Prepare documentation for IFC internal processes
• Participate in investment negotiations
• Participate in asset management of equity investments in portfolio companies
• Participate in all aspects of IFC’s investment execution cycle from business development, investment, asset management, and exit 

Selection Criteria

• Equivalent of a minimum bachelor’s degree with specialization in finance, business, or accounting – preference for Masters level qualification
• Experience at a top-tier financial institution (private equity funds, or investment banking experience preferred) (2+ years) with a proven track record, including experience in creating sophisticated financial models, assessing valuations, and building PowerPoint decks
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; sound business judgment to identify issues and present creative and practical solutions
• Experience in infrastructure (energy, transport, water or waste, telecoms) projects not required but would be a plus
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills and openness to feedback and new ideas
• Strong client service orientation
• Ability to manage and complete multiple projects simultaneously and to meet deadlines under pressure
• Interest in development issues and working in emerging markets
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully in multicultural teams and across regions
• Investment Analyst is expected to work for 2-to-5-year terms, up to a maximum of 5 years
• Excellent command of written and spoken English, other languages are a plus; and
• Interest in the World Bank Group and IFC’s mission, strategy, and values

Source: https://worldbankgroup.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?id=29487&site=1

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