Investment Analyst Vacancy at International Finance Corporation

IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is the largest global development institution focused exclusively on the private sector in developing countries. Established in 1956, IFC is owned by 184 member countries, a group that collectively determines our policies. Our work in more than a 100 developing countries allows companies and financial institutions in emerging markets to create jobs, generate tax revenues, improve corporate governance and environmental performance, and contribute to their local communities.

IFC’s vision is that people should have the opportunity to escape poverty and improve their lives.

The following vacancy exists in our Lagos office

Job Title: Investment Analyst- Lagos, Nigeria- 121891
Job #: 121891
Title: Investment Analyst
Job Stream: Technical Assistance & Advisory Services
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Closing Date: 08/30/2012

Background / General description:
The International Finance Corporation, the private sector development arm of the World Bank Group, is seeking to recruit an Investment Analyst to provide business development support for Nigeria. The position will report to the Country Manager and will work closely with the Infrastructure department in Nigeria, Africa & Washington DC. The job will be based in Lagos, Nigeria and will involve travel in Nigeria, as well as to IFC headquarters in Washington DC and regional hubs in Johannesburg, Dakar and Nairobi for knowledge sharing, training and deal implementation. IFC offers a challenging work environment.

Duties and Accountabilities:
• Work with senior staff to help identify and develop a strong pipeline of quality and sustainable investment opportunities and technical assistance programs;
• Selectively work on technical assistance or advisory services programs in priority sectors for IFC in Nigeria, and on select key projects;
• Develop and maintain quality relationships with clients to ensure responsive client service and to foster repeat business and generate new opportunities/relationships for IFC;
• Conduct industry and market research as well as keeping abreast of industry and country developments in the projects under supervision and identifying and analyzing fundamental competitive strengths and weaknesses of these projects in order to anticipate near- and long-term performance and raise issues;
• Create financial models;
• Assist in IFC’s business development efforts through the analysis of potential investments and preparation of appropriate and updated databases such as company mappings and analyses;
• Work with senior staff to appraise investment opportunities that include conducting company due diligence, analyzing historical financial statements, and creating detailed financial models to assess the viability and optimal structure of an IFC investment;
• Participate in investment negotiations;
• Provide portfolio related support for client companies when requested, including but not limited to monitoring project implementation, operational and financial performance; performing equity valuations and processing waiver requests.

Selection Criteria:
• Bachelor’s or equivalent degree with specialization in finance/accounting;
• Ability to discern critical issues, prepare concise, insightful analyses, and propose solutions to problems;
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills; good sense of client relationship;
• Strong client service orientation with an openness to feedback and new ideas;
• Excellent command of written and spoken English. A second language, an advantage
• 2-4 years previous experience in project and credit analysis with a major financial institution, consulting company or large corporation required;
• Excellent presentation skills;
• High level of attention to detail;

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