Equity Risk Officer
World Bank Group, Washington, United Kingdom
Job #: req30200
Organization: IFC
Sector: Risk
Grade: GG
Term Duration: 3 years 0 months
Recruitment Type: International Recruitment
Location: Washington, DC, United States
Required Language(s): English
Closing Date: 11/14/2024 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC
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. For more information, visit www.ifc.org.
The successful candidate would join IFC's Investment and Credit Risk Department (CIR), part of the Risk and Financial Sustainability Vice-presidency. CIR is responsible for providing an independent risk-reward assessment for all new investment transactions and material portfolio events and providing clearance for such transactions at various stages of the investment cycle.
The CIR Equity Risk Officers are specialized and experienced risk professionals who are part of the independent risk oversight system. They are responsible for reviewing and approving equity, quasi-equity, and debt with upside investment proposals and material portfolio actions submitted by the IFC's Investment and portfolio teams.
Duties and Accountabilities:
1. The Equity Risk Officer work allocation will cover distinct portfolios at the sector level (Infrastructure, MAS, Financial institutions) and/or the product level (co-investments, funds, early-stage equity).
2. Review investment concepts and investment proposals, including financial models, equity valuations, transaction term sheets, and other documents prepared by investment teams.
3. Lead review of all aspects of equity valuation analysis for new business and portfolio investments.
4. Work directly with transaction teams to facilitate the incorporation of CIR feedback in the analysis and presentation of the investment materials.
5. Support data analytics and tracking the pipeline of new business and upcoming portfolio actions.
6. Participate in quarterly equity portfolio reviews, summarizing discussions and ensuring relevant feedback is transmitted.
7. Support or carry out independently changes and waivers to shareholder agreements and/or rights issues and/or other portfolio matters.
8. Preparation and delivery of training materials, lessons learned, case studies, and other knowledge management materials.
9. Assist in the preparation of corporate guidelines for equity, quasi-equity, mezzanine, and debt funds.
10. Collaborate with other IFC Credit and Investment teams globally and regionally.
Selection Criteria
1. Education: A master's degree in a relevant field.
2. Professional Experience: A minimum of 8 years as an investment/risk professional in risk management and/or investments.
3. Credit Risk Management: Significant experience in credit risk management with exposure to various subsectors and products.
4. Responsiveness and Independence: Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
5. Product and Sector Knowledge: Prior experience with investment products and sectors is a plus.
6. Self-starter: A self-motivated individual who requires minimal supervision.
7. Analytical Skills: Strong ability to absorb information and critically review credit assessments.
8. Numerical and Communication Skills: Excellent numerical and analytical abilities, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
9. Deal Sense and Analytical Acumen: Well-developed
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