Job #: 131643
Title: Investment
Analyst, Telecom, Media & Technology
Job Stream: Investment
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Closing Date:
08/11/2013
The
International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector investment arm of
the World Bank Group, is one of the leading investors and lenders in emerging
markets.
The mission
of IFC is to promote sustainable private sector investment in developing
countries, helping to reduce poverty and improve people's lives.
IFC
finances private sector investments in the developing world, mobilizes capital
in the international financial markets, helps clients improve social and
environmental sustainability, and provides technical assistance and advice to
governments and businesses.
The
Telecom, Media and Technology (TMT) group within the Sub-Saharan Africa and
Latina America Infrastructure and Natural Resources Department develops and
implements IFC's business strategy and investment programs in the TMT sector in
these two regions.
TMT is one
of the most dynamic industries in the world, is essential for development, and
presents many opportunities for IFC's involvement.
Both
regions have rapidly evolving TMT markets, and the capacity to identify,
process, support and supervise commercially viable investment transactions, who
have a high developmental impact, is crucial.
The TMT
group is looking for an Investment Analyst to support its business development
and investment programs for the two regions, Sub-Saharan Africa and Latin
America.
Duties and Accountabilities:
- Responsibilities of the Investment Analyst include but are not limited to:
- Analyze financial statements and prepare financial models.
- Conduct industry, market and company research.
- Prepare project-related documents for internal and external audiences.
- Participate in all aspects of IFC's project processing cycle from project development, to disbursement and portfolio management.
- Work closely with the Environmental and Social department to ensure the maintenance of high environmental and social standards in IFC's TMT investment.
- Participate in investment appraisals.
- Participate in investment negotiations.
- Support portfolio management of TMT investments.
- Work across industries and regions with colleagues on all levels to help identify and execute investment transactions in the Sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America regions.
Selection Criteria:
- Bachelor's or equivalent degree with specialized finance experience.
- 2-4 year experience in project and credit analysis with investment banking background within a major financial institution, consulting company or large corporation.
- Strong financial, analytical and modeling skills.
- Team player with strong interpersonal skills, ability to interact effectively with clients and colleagues from various cultural backgrounds.
- Interest in the World Bank Group and IFC's mission, strategy and values.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) in English; candidates with additional language skills in Spanish or French have a competitive advantage.
How to
Apply