Investment Officer / Senior Investment Officer- Mexico City, Mexico

Job #:	122282
Title:	Investment Officer / Senior Investment Officer
Job Stream:	Financial Sector
Location:	Mexico City, Mexico
Closing Date:	10/17/2012
Background / General description:
IFC, the private sector arm of the World Bank Group, is the largest multilateral provider of financing for private enterprise in emerging markets. Investing in progress, innovation and partnership, IFC is at the forefront of private sector development. IFC provides loans, equity, structured finance and risk management tools; it mobilizes capital in the international financial markets, helps clients improve social and environmental sustainability and provides advice to governments and businesses. The Manufacturing, Agribusiness and Services (MAS) group works with clients across a broad range of industries and service sectors in the Latin America and Caribbean region. This position is mapped to the Manufacturing and Services new business unit (CM2M7), but will carry some portfolio responsibilities and work assignments will be flexible depending on business needs.
Duties and Accountabilities:
• Identify, evaluate, negotiate and close investments • Manage portfolio companies until exit; propose portfolio restructuring, capital increases, equity sales, etc • Develop new business and provide innovative and flexible financial structures for complex transactions • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and potential clients to further develop specific investment opportunities as well as to develop industry sectors with a high developmental impact • Set standards for thoroughness in quality control and make recommendations to strengthen transactions • Lead and manage projects teams • Mentor and develop junior staff • Coordinate closely with social, environmental, and technical assistance colleagues to add value to our clients' businesses; find pragmatic solutions to the specific sector challenges to achieve sustainable development impact.
Selection Criteria:
• MBA or equivalent qualification. • Knowledge of industry sector trends, and expertise in one or more of the following sectors would be an advantage. • Manufacturing (chemicals, construction materials, machinery, etc) and Consumer and Social Services (tourism, retail, property, health, education and life sciences). • Strong business development and client relationship skills, ability to focus effectively on clients needs. • Excellent financial and credit skills; demonstrated ability to structure a variety of financial instruments (debt and equity). • Robust analytical and problem solving skills to identify issues and present creative and practical solutions. • Sound business judgment to identify potential business partners • Ability to interact directly and independently with the senior management of potential clients, of financial and technical partners as well as senior government officials. • Proven track record in mentoring junior investment staff. • Capacity to deal with conflicting priorities and deliver high quality work on schedule; facility to work successfully in multicultural teams and across boundaries. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; fluency in Spanish strongly preferred, Portuguese a plus. • Genuine commitment to highest ethical standards and to sustainable development. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Details (vacancy # 122282) are available in the World Bank Careers website: www.ifc.org, click on ‘Careers’ and then on ‘Current opportunities. Applications should be sent in English. All applications must be submitted through this website. The World Bank Group is committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, nationality, culture and educational background. Individuals with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. If selected, open-ended staff will retain status. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Cover letter should clearly describe the relevant results the candidate has delivered in prior positions, rather than simply listing responsibilities. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. The contract for this position has an initial duration of 4 years (renewable), with a one-year probation period and subject to be renewed. This is local hire (paid in local currency). The appointee will be stationed in Mexico City, Mexico and requires international travel mostly within the Latin America and Caribbean region. Closing date is October 17, 2012.
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