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Lagos |
Posted 8 months ago |
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Investment Analyst – Africa
Job Code: req25781
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Employment Type: Full time
Sector: Investment
Grade: GE
Term Duration: 3 years 0 months
Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment
Description
- We are seeking Investment Analysts eager to work with our specialized investment divisions or country teams to play a key role in deal generation, investment transaction execution, and portfolio management. Our work with the private sector helps create jobs, build vital infrastructure, and attract much-needed capital to developing countries – improving the lives of millions of people around the world. With offices in 100+ countries and a diverse team from 150 nationalities, IFC offers continuous learning opportunities and exceptional benefits. Learn more about a career at IFC.
- The applicants for this recruitment drive will be reviewed on a rolling basis for consideration for immediate openings as well as positions that will become available over the next six months in the above-mentioned locations. Successful candidates will join IFC as an Investment Analyst on a three-year term contract extendable to a maximum of five years.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Executing rigorous analysis including comprehensive due diligence and financial modeling.
- Analyze financial statements and projections, build financial models, and run sensitivities.
- Ensuring the highest standards of portfolio data accuracy and preparing monitoring reports.
- Prepare analytical sections of country and sector strategies and client pitchbook.
- Assisting in the design of sector and country strategies; crafting client presentations.
- Prepare sector mapping to target potential clients and business opportunities.
- Pinpointing business prospects via sector exploration and reaching out to promising clients.
- 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.
Selection Criteria
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in domains like Business, Finance, or Economics or pertinent industry areas.
- At least 2 years of relevant experience in investment banking, private equity, project finance, or financial consulting, etc.
- Ability to conduct market and industry research and analysis.
- Mastery of financial statement analysis and financial models.
- 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.
Application Closing Date
6th February, 2024 (11:59pm UTC).
Job Features
Job Category | Investment Analyst |