Investment Analyst at International Finance Corporation (IFC)

• IFC is seeking to hire an Investment Analyst to support Upstream and Advisory work in the Africa region with a primary focus on the agriculture, agribusiness and forestry sector covering.
• The Investment Analyst will support the development of high-quality Upstream and Advisory pipeline through research, analytical and operational work.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Provide research and analysis on relevant sectors, markets and companies, including market mapping, comparator analysis, and sector and company financial projections/models.
• Analyze historical and projected financial statements of companies within the sector to support informed decision making.
• Extract data from internal and external databases, interpret, analyze and tailor presentation of data for various audiences; update/maintain information in relevant databases.
• Review, screen and prepare relevant business documents, presentations, and reports.
• Support the Upstream Advisory team with overall project management, planning and monitoring of deliverables to ensure timely and quality delivery of the work program.
• Prepare documentation for IFC internal processes.

Selection Criteria

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Agribusiness, International Relations, Engineering, or other relevant field. MBA or Masters degree preferred.
• At least 3 years work experience in banking, consulting or another fast-paced, analytical, knowledge-based work environment.
• Attention to detail and quality, thoughtful scenario analysis, and diligence in the quality of one’s own work.
• Genuine commitment to development, the World Bank Group and IFC's mission, strategy, and values.
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills including corporate/project finance.
• Ability to develop complex financial models.
• Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, and database skills.
• Ability to thrive under pressure and function effectively in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines, while working on multiple projects.
• Excellent teamwork skills, ability to take initiative and work across organizational boundaries.
• Ability to build relationships with counterparties (internal and external) to exchange information required for internal processes.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills in English and French.