Recrutement d’un chargé d’investissement principal, Johannesburg, Afrique du Sud

Recrutement d’un chargé d’investissement principal, Johannesburg, Afrique du Sud

Description :

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 2020, we invested $22 billion in private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity. For more information, visit www.ifc.org

The International Finance Corporation (“IFC”), the private sector arm of the World Bank Group, is a global leader, investor and advisor committed to projects in its developing member countries that reduce extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity. IFC finances private sector investments, mobilizes capital in the international financial markets, helps clients improve social and environmental sustainability, and provides technical assistance and advice to businesses and governments in the developing world.

Private sector financial development is essential to the promotion of successful and sustainable economies in low- and middle-income countries around the world. Sound and efficient financial markets can ensure that resources are allocated where they are most productive, assisting job creation and spurring economic growth. IFC’s goal is to prioritize investment in the financial sector because it promotes development in all other sectors. The Financial Institutions Group (“FIG”) is one of three major industry groups at IFC, responsible for managing roughly 40% of IFC’s overall business in terms of volume and capital at risk. FIG engages in a wide range of subsectors including Microfinance, SME, Gender, Climate, Insurance, Capital Markets, Housing, Distressed Assets, and other areas, with both investment and advisory services delivered globally to IFC’s clients through IFC’s global network.

FIG is recruiting a Principal Investment Officer (“PIO”) to join the investment team which originates, manages and monitors IFC’s financial sector investments, including investments that support the institutions’ regional expansion across Africa. The PIO will report to the Financial Institutions Group Industry Manager for new business, Middle East and Africa, responsible for Eastern and Southern Africa.

Note : Excellent oral and written presentation skills in English are required;

Portuguese and French would be considered a significant plus;

Duties and Accountabilities :

The Principal Investment Officer will lead IFC FIG business development which involves investment and relationship management activities with financial institutions based in  Southern Africa She/he will be in charge of devising a business development strategy to catalyze investments in the financial sector, including developing solutions to open new markets and build new relationships with strategic, top tier clients and stakeholders.

In addition, the PIO will support the FIG Industry Manager by managing administration and staff in the Johannesburg hub :

• Perform the role of IFC Client Service Leader, the designated top-level relationship manager for financial institutions at CEO, board and key shareholder level ;
• In coordination with transactions teams, ensure quality in the origination and structuring of new transactions in a strategic context ;
• Provide insight into sector developments in the financial services sector to anticipate new investment opportunities and performance issues ;
• Lead upstream market creation approaches or interventions for the financial sector which includes engagement with senior management across the WBG, other senior external stakeholders (e.g. senior government officials) on needed market and regulatory reforms ;
• Provide support to portfolio management teams on critical issues where direct contact with top decision makers is warranted ;
• Lead the growth of client business, preparation and execution of client engagement strategies covering the whole Africa region ;
• Support the implementation of projects, including client interaction ;
• Mentor and coach less-experienced investment and advisory services staff and help build talent and grow skill base of staff ;
• Build teams, network of peers and partnerships for success; and
• Build IFC’s knowledge base for best practices and participate in knowledge sharing and dissemination ;
• Support the supervision of projects, including client interaction, analytical assessments, on-site reviews and the preparation of internal project documentation for results, sustainability and development effectiveness ;
• Provide best-practice technical advice to IFC staff and external clients.

Selection Criteria :

• Master’s degree in finance or similar relevant education; accreditation as a CFA or CPA is considered a plus ;
• 15+ years of relevant experience in the financial sector, including a solid operational understanding of commercial banks and other financial entities in Eastern or Southern Africa in particular, and the Africa region in general ;
• Demonstrated network of top-level contacts in the financial services and investment industries in the sub-region ;
• Documented experience and expertise in identifying, evaluating, structuring and negotiating private debt and equity investments; experience in portfolio management ;
• Sound business judgment and strong problem solving/negotiation skills, as well as ability to work effectively on simultaneous projects under time pressure ;
• Knowledge and Experience in International Economic Development Arena ;
• Excellent business judgment and strong analytical and problem solving skills to identify issues and present creative, practical solutions ;
• Capacity to deal with conflicting priorities and deliver high quality work on schedule; facility to work successfully in multicultural teams and across boundaries ;
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with the business community and governmental authorities, as needed; and
• The position requires regional and international travel.

Poverty has no borders, neither does excellence. We succeed because of our differences and we continuously search for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds from around the globe.

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