Investment Analyst- Hanoi, Vietnam

Job #:	122151
Title:	Investment Analyst
Job Stream:	Investment
Location:	Hanoi, Vietnam
Closing Date:	09/26/2012
Background / General description:
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is the largest global development institution focused exclusively on the private sector. We help developing countries achieve sustainable growth by financing investment, providing advisory services to businesses and governments, and mobilizing capital in the international financial markets. In fiscal 2011, amid economic uncertainty across the globe, we helped our clients create jobs, strengthen environmental performance, and contribute to their local communities—all while driving our investments to an all-time high of nearly $19 billion. For more information, visit www.ifc.org. Global Financial Markets is IFC’s largest investment group, which is responsible for sourcing executing and supporting investment transactions in projects in the financial sector globally. We are one of the largest investors in the financial sector in emerging markets and are unique for our global perspective, development goals, long-term approach to investments, ability to leverage the resources of the entire World Bank Group, and our commitment to maximizing the value of our portfolio companies through sustained assistance. To strengthen our financial sector investment team in Vietnam, we are seeking an experienced Investment Analyst to be based in our Hanoi, Vietnam Office. Investment Analysts work closely with IFC’s Investment Officers, who are responsible for the design, negotiation, structuring and subsequent supervision of the Corporation’s investment projects. Investment Analysts help identify new projects and assist Investment Officers in executing deals, advising private companies on restructuring and using new financial instruments (e.g. risk management tools).
Duties and Accountabilities:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Create financial models; • Analyze historical and projected financial statements; • Conduct industry and market research and assist in IFC’s business development efforts; • Review company information and prepare reports on periodic financial statements and project progress reports and other information submitted by clients; • Prepare documentation for IFC internal processes; • Establish and maintain quality client relationships to ensure responsive client service and to enhance new business opportunities; • Participate in investments negotiations; • Participate in the monitoring of investments in portfolio companies.
Selection Criteria:
The successful candidate will have: • Bachelor’s or equivalent degree with specialization in finance; • Experience in a financial institution (2+ years) with a proven track record; • Strong analytical and problem solving skills and sound business judgment to identify issues and present creative and practical solutions; • Facility to work successfully in multicultural teams and across boundaries; • Demonstrated teamwork skills; • Strong client service orientation with an openness to feedback and new ideas; • Excellent presentation skills; • Fluent in English and Vietnamese. Applications must be submitted online. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates can check the status of their applications by visiting www.ifc.org/careers.
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