(Associate) Investment Officer, Financial Institutions Group, Ecuador

(Associate) Investment Officer, Financial Institutions Group, Ecuador

Description

Build a career with impact. Working at the World Bank Group (WBG) provides a unique opportunity to help countries solve their greatest development challenges. As one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries, the WBG is a unique partnership of five global institutions dedicated to ending poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, the WBG works with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges.

The International Finance Corporation (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 in developing countries. In fiscal year 2025, IFC committed a record $71.7 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging private sector solutions, and mobilizing private capital to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet. For more information, visit www.ifc.org.

The Financial Institution Group (FIG) is one of IFC’s key Departments responsible for a significant portion of IFC’s business volume, profitability, and development reach, approximately 40%. FIG engages in a wide range of sub-sectors including Microfinance, SME, Gender, Climate, Insurance, Capital Markets, Housing, Distressed Assets, and other areas.

The FIG’s Latin America and the Caribbean team (FIG LAC) is based across the LAC region with main hubs and locations in Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, Argentina and Panama. The team members work on both new business development and processing, and portfolio management across the region.

The FIG LAC team is seeking to hire an Associate Investment Officer or an Investment Officer based in Quito, Ecuador, to help grow and develop business and manage select investment portfolio clients mainly in the respective hub, potentially extending across the LAC region.

The final job title will be defined by the Hiring Manager based on the overall qualification of the selected candidate. 

Duties and Accountabilities

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of banking, financial institutions and related industry knowledge.
• Help develop and evaluate a pipeline of good quality investment opportunities. Identify and evaluate opportunities to increase the social development impact of new or portfolio projects.
• Lead transactions and develop appropriate financial structures for straightforward and complex transactions.
• Structure, negotiate and close new transactions, capital increases, equity sales, as necessary, with a strong focus on client and asset quality (includes evaluating new opportunities, processing mandates, due diligence, negotiating term sheets and other documents).
• Participate in negotiations; use negotiation skills to overcome impasses and finalize negotiations in straightforward transactions.
• Take responsibility for the proactive management of multiple portfolio investments.

Selection Criteria

• Master's degree required, preferably an MBA or an equivalent postgraduate qualification with a specialization in Finance.
• At least 4-8 years’ working experience in finance with a proven track-record of supporting the origination process, structuring and closing investments. Strong preference for someone with investment experience in the financial sector.
• Strong financial and credit skills; demonstrated ability to structure a variety of financial instruments (debt and equity).
• Modeling skills.
• Client relationship skills, track record and ability to focus on clients’ needs effectively.
• Facility to work successfully in multicultural teams and across boundaries.
• Strong inter-personal skills, ability to interact effectively with clients and colleagues from various cultural backgrounds.
• Highly motivated, committed to highest ethical standards.
• Genuine commitment to sustainable development.
• Fluency in English written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey ideas succinctly, clearly, and persuasively is required, along with fluency in Spanish.

WBG Culture Attributes:

1. Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
2. Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.
3. Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for results.

World Bank Group Core Competencies

The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.

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