Investment Analyst, Infrastructure - Africa

job Description

Description
Build a career with impact. Working at the World Bank Group (WBG) provides a unique opportunity to help countries solve their greatest development challenges. As one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries, the WBG is a unique partnership of five global institutions dedicated to ending poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, the WBG works with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges.

The International Finance Corporation (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 2025, IFC committed a record $71.7 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging private sector solutions, and mobilizing private capital to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet. For more information, visit www.ifc.org.

The Africa Infrastructure unit is an open and dynamic team, which develops, advises, structures and invests in infrastructures across a number of sectors including power, transportation, telecom, technology, urban infrastructure and utilities. We are looking to hire an Investment Analyst, located in Johannesburg, South Africa to support business needs.

Investment Analysts work closely with IFC’s Investment Officers, who are responsible for the design, negotiation, structuring, and subsequent supervision of IFC’s investment projects. Investment Analysts also work on sector mapping and strategy, identification and analysis of new investment opportunities.

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide analytical, research, portfolio, and processing support to project teams;
• Create and analyze financial models;
• Review and analyze historical and projected financial statements;
• Conduct industry and market research and assist in IFC’s business development efforts;
• Elaborate pitchbooks and proposals for clients;
• Review company information and prepare reports on periodic financial statements, project progress reports, and other information submitted by clients;
• Participate in all aspects of IFC’s project processing cycle, from project development to asset management;
• Prepare documentation for IFC internal processes;
• Participate in investment negotiations;
• Actively manage assigned investments in portfolio companies, including monitoring of compliance with IFC financial, environmental, insurance and legal requirements;
• Preparing timely credit risk assessment reports and equity valuations; and
• Tracking development results throughout the project cycle.

Qualifications and Experience

Selection Criteria
• A bachelor’s degree from a renowned university (preferably with a specialization in Finance, Business, or Economics – enrollment in the CFA program is a plus);
• Experience in a financial institution (2+ years) with a proven track record (international exposure desired) – ideally with experience in corporate or project finance;
• Excellent knowledge of Excel and ability to develop complex financial models, including discount cash flow models, loan valuation models, and other models as needed;
• Experience in infrastructure-related projects will be a plus;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills as well as sound business judgment to identify issues and present creative and practical solutions;
• Ability to work successfully in multicultural teams and across boundaries;
• Demonstrated quantitative, financial analysis and modelling skills;
• Demonstrated teamwork skills;
• Proactive initiative taker – helping transaction leads without having to be asked;
• Ability to manage and complete multiple projects/tasks simultaneously and to meet deadlines under pressure;
• Keen interest in emerging markets;
• Willingness and ability to travel on short notice as required;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of other regional languages, such as French and/or Portuguese, is a plus.