Associate Investment Officer - Financial Markets (FM)- Jakarta, Indonesia

Job #:	122290
Title:	Associate Investment Officer - Financial Markets (FM)
Job Stream:	Investment
Location:	Jakarta, Indonesia
Closing Date:	10/14/2012
Background / General description:
International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, fosters sustainable economic growth in developing countries by financing private sector investment, mobilizing private capital in local and international financial markets, and providing advisory services to business and governments. Our vision is that people should have the opportunity to escape poverty and improve their lives. IFC in Indonesia aims to: (1) reduce the impact of climate change; (2) increase rural incomes; (3) promote sustainable urbanization. To achieve these objectives, IFC in Indonesia combines investment and advisory services to expand access to finance, manufacturing, extend the reach of infrastructure as well as improve consumer and social services, strengthen commodity-based supply chains, support the creation of viable forest plantations on degraded lands, and improve the business environment. 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 Indonesia, we are seeking an experienced Associate Investment Officer to be based in our Jakarta Office. As part of the Indonesia country team, as well as the regional Financial Markets team, the Associate Investment Officer will lead business development, execute transactions, and actively manage portfolio projects in the financial sector. He/she will establish and maintain strong relationships, at the highest levels, with banks and non-bank financial institutions, investors, as well as with governmental and non-governmental organizations. The position reports to the Country Manager, Indonesia and the Manager, FM Industry Group – East Asia and Pacific, Hong Kong.
Duties and Accountabilities:
• Develop and promote IFC’s investment activities in the financial sector in Indonesia, as part of IFC’s overall Indonesia country strategies; • Conduct analysis of and follow up on new business opportunities and liaise extensively with colleagues in local, regional and global teams; • Participate in negotiations, use negotiation skills to overcome impasses and finalize negotiations in straightforward transactions; • Assess investments from financial, technology/operations, management and governance viewpoints; • Coordinate with all relevant units, including advisory services, legal, credit, and environmental and social, to structure, strengthen, document and close equity, debt and structured finance investments; • Manage assigned portfolio of existing investment projects and pro-actively develop the relationship to add value to project clients and extract value for IFC; and • Contribute to IFC’s repository of industry specific know-how, key industry ratios, lessons learned, and other tools for better and more efficient decision-making.
Selection Criteria:
• MBA or equivalent qualification; • At least 5 years experience in finance with a proven track-record of sourcing, structuring and closing investments; • Experience in and analytical knowledge of emerging markets in general and the Indonesia financial sector in particular; • Existing and usable network amongst financial and strategic investors in the Indonesia financial sector; • Strong financial and credit skills; demonstrated ability to structure a variety of financial instruments (debt and equity); • Business development and client relationship skills, track record and ability to focus on clients needs effectively; • Ability to interact directly and independently with the senior management of potential clients, of financial and technical partners as well as senior government officials; • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Bahasa Indonesia; • Strong inter-personal skills, ability to interact effectively with clients and colleagues from various cultural backgrounds; • Ability to mentor junior investment staff; • Highly motivated, committed to highest ethical standards; • Genuine commitment to sustainable development; and • Willingness to travel extensively and geographic flexibility. IFC offers rewarding careers in a multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary and global working environment. All applications will be treated in strict confidence. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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