Associate Investment Officer
Karachi
- Organization: World Bank Group
- Location: Karachi
- Grade: 2359
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Occupational Groups:
- Banking and Finance
- Impact investing, Social venture capital
- Closing Date:
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.
The Manufacturing, Agribusiness & Services (MAS) Industry Group plays an important role in supporting IFC’s strategic priorities, covering investments in the manufacturing, agribusiness and services sectors (‘services’ include health and education plus tourism, retail and property). MAS’ sectors play a critical role in providing goods and services to consumers; their development helps address core needs and create jobs thereby contributing to government revenue and stimulating growth. These sectors can account for as much as 80% of overall economic activity in a country.
The MAS team covering the countries of the Middle East, Central Asia, Turkey, Pakistan and Afghanistan (MCT) seeks an Associate Investment Officer to work in IFC’s Karachi office. The position will call for sourcing and executing new investment transactions and supervising existing portfolio accounts.
Roles and Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will assist in evaluation, structuring, negotiating and closing new transactions. Specific responsibilities will also include overseeing select portfolio accounts, including portfolio restructurings, rescheduling, capital increases, equity sales, etc.
Among other responsibilities, the chosen candidate will:
- Identifying and assessing new opportunities that are financially viable and generate strong social development impacts.
- Work with senior staff to develop a strong pipeline of good quality investment opportunities.
- Developing financial models to support analysis of new investments and management of portfolio companies.
- Assisting in structuring, negotiating, and closing new transactions.
- Preparing investment documentation for internal approvals and decision-making processes.
- Leading or supporting negotiations and creating presentations for internal and external reporting, marketing, and outreach.
- Overseeing select portfolio accounts, including restructurings, rescheduling, capital increases, and equity sales.
- Ensuring timely and high-quality completion of portfolio actions, such as waivers, amendments, and loan conversions.
- Monitoring portfolio performance regularly, identifying risks early, and ensuring timely reporting.
- Coordinating with social, environmental, and technical teams to find sustainable, practical solutions for new investments and portfolio companies, contributing to lasting development impacts.
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Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.