Investment Analyst - TMT

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.

IFC is a leader in the Telecoms, Media, and Technology (TMT) sector in emerging markets. Since 2010, IFC has committed and mobilized over $10 billion for TMT projects. We support mobile network operators, particularly those in challenging and less-developed markets where the digital divide is particularly pronounced. We also finance digital infrastructure with a focus on shared infrastructure models such as carrier-neutral, open-access broadband networks, independent tower operators, and data centers. These shared infrastructure models are examples of the most cost-effective, competition-enabling and environmentally conscious solutions to the challenge of providing high-quality, affordable connectivity, a foundation of the digital economy. More recently, we have also expanded our focus into emerging digital technologies and solutions and media. Potential investments are made across the capital structure via equity, mezzanine or debt instruments.

IFC’s Global Telecoms, Media, and Technology unit (CNGTT) is based in Washington, D.C. and provides TMT sector and investment expertise to IFC teams across the globe. CNGTT is recruiting an Investment Analyst to work closely with IFC's investment staff and technical experts. The Investment Analyst will help to: (i) develop new business, execute transactions, and support portfolio investments across the globe; (ii) manage key TMT global client relationships; (iii) prepare sector mappings, strategies, and management briefings; and (iv) further IFC’s TMT expertise through benchmarking, analyzing industry trends, and tracking lessons learned and disseminating the same across the organization. The position will be based in Washington, DC. Some travel may be required.

Duties and Accountabilities:

The Investment Analyst will work closely with IFC's Investment Officers and Industry Specialists, responsible for the research, origination, structuring, negotiation, execution, and supervision of IFC's investment projects. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
•  Assisting in screening and analyzing new business opportunities, including building, and reviewing financial models to assess investment projects' viability and employing other valuations methodologies to support the investment analysis.
•  Preparing investment proposal documents for senior management and credit, covering detailed assessment of risks and returns of the proposed investment.
•  Conducting industry and market research including sector mappings, industry trends, financial and non-financial sector KPIs, and benchmarking performance of IFC’s TMT investments.
•  Supporting team's internal analysis, marketing, and business development efforts, including preparing pitch books and presentations for clients and internal stakeholders.
•  Contributing to the development and reporting of IFC’s TMT sector strategy to IFC’s senior management and the World Bank board (including drafting PowerPoint presentations, reports, and participating in working groups).
•  Organize webinars and conferences (including preparing presentations, marketing materials, etc.) and disseminate lessons learned.
•  Monitoring TMT portfolio performance to gauge profitability and impact for IFC in the sector by supporting client’s credit and integrity risk rating assessments per IFC’s standards and requirements.
•  Work with IFC teams across regions and departments to promote new business and innovation and support transaction processing and supervision.