Investment Analyst, Infrastructure – Africa

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  • Gauteng
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Website World Bank Group

The World Bank Group is a multilateral organization headquartered in Washington, D.C., whose members include most of the world’s countries. Five institutions make up the World Bank Group to collectively serve as a vital source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries.

Duties and Accountabilities:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Provide analytical, research, portfolio, and processing support to project teams;
Create and analyze financial models;
Review and analyze historical and projected financial statements;
Conduct industry and market research and assist in IFC’s business development efforts;
Elaborate pitchbooks and proposals for clients;
Review company information and prepare reports on periodic financial statements, project progress reports, and other information submitted by clients;
Participate in all aspects of IFC’s project processing cycle, from project development to asset management; 
Prepare documentation for IFC internal processes;
Participate in investment negotiations; 
Actively manage assigned investments in portfolio companies, including monitoring of compliance with IFC financial, environmental, insurance and legal requirements;
Preparing timely credit risk assessment reports and equity valuations; and 
Tracking development results throughout the project cycle. 

Selection Criteria

A bachelor’s degree from a renowned university (preferably with a specialization in Finance, Business, or Economics – enrollment in the CFA program is a plus);
Experience in a financial institution (2+ years) with a proven track record (international exposure desired) – ideally with experience in corporate or project finance;
Excellent knowledge of Excel and ability to develop complex financial models, including discount cash flow models, loan valuation models, and other models as needed; 
Experience in infrastructure-related projects will be a plus;
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills as well as sound business judgment to identify issues and present creative and practical solutions;
Ability to work successfully in multicultural teams and across boundaries;
Demonstrated quantitative, financial analysis and modelling skills;
Demonstrated teamwork skills;
Proactive initiative taker – helping transaction leads without having to be asked;
Ability to manage and complete multiple projects/tasks simultaneously and to meet deadlines under pressure;
Keen interest in emerging markets;
Willingness and ability to travel on short notice as required;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
Fluency in English is required.  Knowledge of other regional languages, such as French and/or Portuguese, is a plus.

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worldbankgroup.csod.com

 

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