Investment Analyst - Financial Markets- Nairobi, Kenya
Job #: 130240
Title: Investment Analyst - Financial Markets
Job Stream: Investment
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Closing Date: 03/03/2013
IFC, the private sector arm of the World Bank Group, is the
largest multilateral provider of financing for private enterprise in emerging
markets.
IFC provides loans, equity, structured finance and risk
management tools as well as advisory services to build the private sector in
developing countries.
IFC invests in private sector projects that are financially and
economically viable and have a substantial development impact.
The Corporation is headquartered in Washington, D.C.
It has three hubs in Sub-Saharan Africa (Johannesburg, Dakar,
and Nairobi) and several field offices.
The Financial Markets Department, one of IFC’s several industry
departments, supports projects in numerous financial subsectors, builds local
financial institutions, develops local equity and debt markets and introduces
new financing instruments.
The goal is to develop efficient financial systems that will
fuel economic growth in client countries and enhance IFC’s developmental
impact.
The Financial Markets Department is recruiting an investment
analyst to join the Investment and Portfolio Team, which originates, manages
and monitors IFC’s financial sector and private equity fund investments in
Sub-Saharan Africa.
The analyst will report to the Financial Markets Manager,
Sub-Saharan Africa.
Duties and Accountabilities:
The Investment analyst will work closely with Financial Markets
investment officers, who are responsible for the design, negotiation,
structuring and subsequent supervision of the Corporation’s investment
projects.
He/She helps identify and appraise new investments and assist
investment officers in monitoring and supervising the existing portfolio of
investments.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Participating
in investment appraisals and negotiations; create financial models to
support the investment analysis.
- Analyzing
historical and projected financial statements; creating financial models.
- Monitoring
existing investments in portfolio companies, comprising various types of
financial entities and private equity funds.
- Conducting
industry and market research, and assist in IFC’s business development
efforts.
- Reviewing
company information and preparing internal reports based on periodic
financial statements, project progress reports, and other information
submitted by clients.
- Maintaining
and supporting client relationships to ensure responsive client service.
Selection Criteria:
- University
degree with specialization in finance, economics or business.
- Very
strong analytical and problem solving skills; exposure to Excel based
financial models.
- 2-5
years of relevant work experience with the financial sector, preferably in
an investment related function and/or the private equity industry.
- Good
understanding of the financial and operational characteristics of
financial institutions and/or private equity funds.
- Demonstrated
ability to work successfully in multicultural teams and across boundaries.
- Excellent
verbal and written communication skills in English; understanding of
French or Portuguese a plus.
The job holder will be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
This position requires regional and international travel.
The typical age of an analyst is 22-28.
Women are encouraged to apply.