Career Opportunities

About the Role

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• We are seeking a skilled and experienced Investment Officer to join our team, based in Rabat, Morocco.">
• The successful candidate will be responsible for providing expertise in the Services (tourism, retail, property, health, and education) and manufacturing sectors to our regional industry teams in Africa.">

Key Responsibilities

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2. To develop a strong pipeline of good quality investment opportunities through proactive origination/business development and developing and employing sector/country knowledge.">
3. To lead transactions and/or teams to evaluate, structure, negotiate, and close new transactions, portfolio restructurings, rescheduling, capital increases, equity sales, as necessary.">
4. To develop innovative and appropriate financial structures for complex transactions for debt, equity and mezzanine investments and hands-on implementation of these structures.">
5. To clearly and succinctly communicate/present (verbal and written) credit analysis and investment proposals.">
6. To lead term sheet negotiation/legal documentation process; use strong negotiation skills to develop solutions and overcome impasses in straightforward and complex transactions.">
7. To provide high quality client service throughout the project cycle from transaction sourcing and processing to supervision. High quality work and quality control.">
8. To build and maintain strong relationships with regional clients, businesses, banking and multilateral partners and government officials to further develop the sector and to develop specific investment opportunities.">
9. To mentor and develop junior staff.">
10. To assist in the formulation, monitoring and updating of our strategy in the Services sectors in Africa region, working with our industry and regional departments and in close coordination with the World Bank.">
11. To coordinate closely with social, environmental, governance, and technical assistance colleagues to add value to our clients' businesses, find pragmatic solutions to the specific sector challenges, and achieve sustainable development impact.">
12. To support in providing thought leadership within the team, specifically on the Services sectors- tourism, retail, property, health, and education.">

Requirements

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• An MBA or Master's degree in Finance or equivalent is required.">
• At least 11 years of relevant work experience in a private equity firm, commercial bank, investment bank or international financial institution with significant emerging markets presence is required.">
• Experience in a lead role, in investment transaction (corporate and project finance), with proven success and track record in developing client relationships with the ability to focus on client needs effectively as well as sourcing, negotiating, structuring and closing quality investments is required.">
• Strong expertise in services sectors i.e. tourism, retail, commercial and residential property, health and education sectors, and relevant experience originating and structuring transactions in these sectors is required.">
• Knowledge of and experience in investing in emerging markets is required.">
• A strong network in North and/or West Africa is a plus.">
• Strong business development/origination track record and demonstrated judgment in identifying/screening potential business partners and investment opportunities is required.">
• Strong financial and credit skills; demonstrated ability to structure a variety of financial instruments (debt, equity, mezzanine) is required.">
• Ability to interact directly and independently with the senior management of clients, financial and technical partners as well as senior government officials is required.">
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, ability to work successfully in multicultural teams and across boundaries and to build networks across the region, including the ability to mentor and coach others to achieve results is required.">
• Excellent organizational, administrative, and time management skills are required.">
• Strong sense of personal responsibility and accountability. Proven ability to work independently and deliver promptly and efficiently under pressure and meet tight deadlines is required.">
• Willingness to travel extensively and geographic flexibility is required.">
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, fluency in French will be an advantage.">
• Familiarity with the WBG Culture Attributes and Core Competencies is highly desirable.">

Benefits

We offer comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.

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How We Can Support You

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• Application and Interview Preparation: Whether you're preparing your application documents or getting ready for an interview, you can book a Job Application Support session to receive tailored guidance.">
• For Swiss nationals invited to the first round of the selection process (e.g., written test, interview, assessment center): Notify us at recruitment@cinfo.ch, and we will inform our HR partners in the respective organization and the Swiss Government to help increase your visibility.">