Investment Analyst

**Investment Analyst - Infrastructure, Latin America**

Job #:
req30556
Organization:
IFC
Sector:
Investment
Grade:
GE
Term Duration:
3 years 0 months
Recruitment Type:
Local Recruitment

**Location**:
Buenos Aires,Argentina
Required Language(s):
English
Preferred Language(s):
Spanish
Closing Date:
12/6/2024 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC

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. Our mission is to leverage the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity on a livable planet.

Infrastructure is one of IFC's strategic priorities. IFC's Infrastructure department supports the World Bank Group's aim of improving access to efficient, reliable, and affordable infrastructure for the poor in emerging markets. The team is responsible for originating and managing IFC's investment activities in the following sectors: Power Generation, Distribution and Transmission, Mining, Transport & logistics, Telecommunications, Water, Waste, Privatized Public Services and other Subnational/Cities financing. IFC's focus in the sector is on: (i) increasing access to basic infrastructure services; (ii) supporting local companies, while improving transparency and corporate governance; (iii) exploring new equity and debt investment opportunities and catalyzing foreign direct investments, including co-investments and mobilizing syndicated and parallel loans; (iv) introducing and developing new financial products including through Public Private Partnerships; and (v) building long-term partnerships with strong global and regional players.

IFC's Infrastructure Department for Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) is recruiting an Investment Analysts to work in helping identify business opportunities; build financial models from scratch; support the execution of transactions (project finance, corporate finance, equity and hybrid instruments) and active portfolio management investments in core infrastructure sectors (transport, energy, water, waste, municipal infrastructure and telecom). The new hire should be available to engage in infrastructure projects throughout the LAC region, but with a clear focus in Argentina and the Southern Cone.

**Duties and Accounta** **bilities**:

- Work on due diligence and execution of debt and equity investments in the infrastructure space in Latin America with focus on Argentina. Prepare investment committee materials and support the coordination of different work streams.
- Actively manage and/or support portfolio investments, including credit risk assessment, financial analysis, disbursements, etc.
- Executing rigorous financial modeling analyses of projects and companies.
- Draft concept review notes for discussion with management of relevant business opportunities.
- Support internal coordination with social, environmental, legal and technical specialists to add value to our clients business and achieve sustainable development impact.
- Prepare sector mapping to target potential clients and business opportunities in infrastructure sectors, undertaking market research and performing corresponding integrity checks.
- Engaging with internal teams and clients on data inquiries, document scrutiny, and financial statement evaluations.
- Crafting essential documents for our investment/advisory boards, upholding IFC's stringent guidelines.
- Assisting in the design of sector and country strategies; crafting client presentations.

Selection Criteria
- Bachelor's degree in business, finance, economics or engineering.
- At least 2 years of relevant experience in investment banking, private equity, project finance, or financial consulting in Argentina.
- Mastery of financial statement analysis and building complex financial models from scratch.
- Ability to conduct market and industry research and analysis.
- Strong knowledge of excel and ability to analyze and form conclusions on company financial information.
- Ability to demonstrate attention to detail, thoughtful scenario analysis, and diligence in the quality of one's own work.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
- Genuine dedication to development and to the World Bank Group and IFC's mission, strategy, and values.
- Highly motivated and committed to the highest ethical standards.

**The following are highly desirable**:

- Experience in infrastructure transactions in Latin America, particularly in Argentina and the Southern Cone.
- Genuine interest and knowledge of relevant infrastructure and regional sector trends.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively and independently with clients and colleagues from various cultural backgrounds.
- Interest in working in a multicultural work environment.
- Proactivity to take accountability for specif