Senior Financial Sector Investment Specialist

The International Finance Corporation, a member of the World Bank Group, is seeking a skilled professional to join its team as a Senior Financial Sector Investment Specialist. This role is part of the Financial Institutions Group (FIG), which focuses on supporting projects in various financial sub-sectors, partnering with local institutions, and developing domestic and regional equity and debt markets.

As a Senior Financial Sector Investment Specialist, you will play a crucial role in originating, managing, and monitoring IFC's financial sector investments across Africa. You will work closely with the FIG Regional Industry Manager covering North Africa & Horn of Africa, Ethiopia, Zambia, and Malawi to achieve this goal.

The position will be based in Rabat, Morocco, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of efficient financial systems that increase financial inclusion and fuel economic growth in client countries.

• Provide key support in identifying, appraising, structuring, and negotiating financial sector investments.
• Identify and analyze fundamental competitive strengths and weaknesses of projects or portfolio companies, including non-financial issues, opportunities, and risk/reward factors.
• Handle disbursements, waivers, and complex client interactions such as restructurings; monitor and value equity investments and recommend/executes the sale of holdings.
• Monitor existing investments in portfolio companies, comprising various types of financial entities.
• Review and analyze the financial and operating performance of clients; prepare quarterly risk ratings, annual supervision reports, and other management reports.

• A Master's degree and minimum 5 years of relevant experience in the financial sector, preferably in an investment-related function, audit, corporate banking, and/or the private equity industry.
• A good understanding of financial and operational characteristics of financial institutions.
• Clear experience and expertise in identifying, evaluating, structuring, and negotiating debt and equity transactions; experience in portfolio management.
• Sound business judgment and strong problem-solving/negotiation skills, as well as ability to work effectively on simultaneous projects under time pressure.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan, medical, life, and disability insurance, 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.