Deadline: October 2, 2018 (8 p.m. EST)
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) Young Professionals program (IFC YPP) is the flagship recruitment program, which offers a unique opportunity to launch a global career in finance.
Open to all
nationalities.
It’s a 3-year program with 2 to 3 rotational assignments either in a regional hub or a different industry department or in another World Bank Group institution Participating units include Financial Institutions Group; Infrastructure and Natural Resources; Manufacturing, Agribusiness And Services; TMT, Venture Capital & Funds; Public Private Partnership; and Treasury and Syndications Leadership exposure and development that provides strong opportunities for growth.
Benefits:
- The selected candidate will join as an Associate in the Investment, Advisory or Treasury streams and will be based in Washington DC for at least one year.
- The candidate will build expertise through engagements in different countries, close to IFC’s clients.
- Active coaching is provided throughout the program
Requirements:
- The program is open to current students or recent graduates of MBA or similar programs with strong financial skills.
- The AIO’s should have 3 to 6 years of prior relevant work experience (investment banking, project finance, private equity, corporate finance, portfolio management, management consulting or Treasury).
- Applicant should be able to demonstrate a track record of success in prior work experience and have a strong interest in working in Emerging Markets.
- Knowledge of relevant industry sector trends, sound business judgment and problem solving, negotiation and commercial skills
- Enthusiasm for working in multi-cultural teams and across borders, preferably with experience working in developing countries
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, fluency in other languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Portuguese, Spanish or Russian) is a plus.
Responsibilities:
- Analyze operational and financial performance of potential client companies or projects to identify opportunities, address risks, and recommend investment options
- Evaluate the benefits and risks of new transactions and develop innovative and appropriate financial structures
- Supervise project implementation, including disbursements
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and other stakeholders
- Coordinate closely with social, environmental, and technical assistance colleagues to add value to our clients’ businesses and achieve sustainable development impact.