(Associate) Investment Officer

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. 

Manufacturing, Agribusiness and Services (MAS) is one of IFC’s key industry groups responsible for a significant portion of IFC’s business volume, profitability and development reach. MAS engages in a wide range of sub-sectors including agribusiness, forestry, manufacturing, chemicals, healthcare, property, retail, and other areas, with both investment and advisory services delivered globally to IFC’s clients through its global network.

The MAS Europe (MAS EUR) team is seeking a qualified Associate Investment Officer to join its dynamic team in Tbilisi, Georgia. The ideal candidate will bring strong investment skills in investment analysis and project management to evaluate new investment opportunities, conduct rigorous financial and investment analysis, and contribute to the structuring and execution of transactions, and to portfolio management.  This role offers a unique opportunity to build relationships with clients, oversee project milestones and contribute to sustainable private sector investment that help alleviate poverty and improve people’s lives in emerging markets.

Duties & Accountabilities:
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Develop a thorough understanding of the relevant sector and support the team in building strong relationships with key counterparts in the private and public sectors.
• Identify potential investment partners and opportunities based on industry experience, reputation, market potential, financial capability, and strategic fit.
• Assess the attractiveness of specific investment opportunities with a strong focus on credit quality and development impact and make recommendations to IFC management.
• Execute loan, equity, and mezzanine financing, including processing mandates, conduct due diligence, structuring deals, negotiating terms, and portfolio management, across MAS sectors.
• Work closely across departments to support the development and implementation of relevant sector strategies.
• Work closely with IFC’s specialists to manage environmental, social, technical, legal, insurance, corporate governance, and other risks in projects.
• Support client adherence to investment terms, generate supervision reports, detect early risks, and strategize for resolutions or restructurings as needed.
• Provide high quality client service throughout the project cycle from transaction sourcing and processing to supervision.
• Supervise and ensure quality of portfolio reporting information prepared by junior staff, providing industry, sector, and country perspectives into project risks and issues.
• Engage with client counterparts to understand their business directions and support the design of client engagement plans and follow-up to resolve problems as needed.