Investment Analyst - Manufacturing, Agribusiness & Services

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of the World Bank Group, is a global investor and advisor committed to promoting projects in its developing member countries that are economically beneficial, financially and commercially sound, and environmentally and socially sustainable. 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 governments and businesses in the developing world.

The Manufacturing, Agribusiness and Services (MAS) Department is recruiting an Investment Analyst to be based in Nairobi. The Investment Analyst will report to the MAS Regional Head Sub-Saharan Africa and will support the Equity MAS Team.

Duties and Accountabilities:

 •Utilize research tools effectively to conduct in-depth benchmarking analysis by sectors, companies and geographies;

•Analyze financial statements and prepare financial models;

•Participate in all aspects of IFC's equity investment processing cycle from project development to disbursement;

•Work across industries and regions with colleagues on all levels to help identify and execute equity and quasi-equity investment transactions in the Sub-Saharan Africa region;

•Prepare project-related documents for internal and external audiences;

•Prepare notes/reports on relevant investment themes, events and breaking news;

•Establish and maintain relationships with existing clients to ensure responsive client service and enhance new business opportunities and support portfolio supervision process including quarterly reviews;

•Undertake portfolio work.

Desired Skills and Experience

•A bachelor degree or equivalent professional qualification/ experience.

•Prior professional experience in investment research, quantitative analysis, including investment banking, private equity, equity research or business consulting.

•Investment experience in Sub Saharan Africa is preferred.

•Team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to develop effective relationships within and outside IFC.

•Strong research and quantitative skills, with preference for a background in financial analysis and modeling.

•Strong client service orientation with openness to feedback and new ideas.

•Exceptional attention to detail and passion for equity investing.

•Ability to work flexibly on a range of assignments, cope with shifting priorities at short notice, and still deliver top quality work while meeting tight deadlines.

•Takes personal responsibility and accountability for timely response to client queries, requests or needs, working to remove obstacles that may impede execution or overall success.

•Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) in English; candidates with additional language skills in Spanish, Portuguese or French have a competitive advantage.

•Ability to work sensitively and effectively in a multicultural setting.

This position will be based in the IFC hub office in Nairobi. IFC offers rewarding careers in a challenging environment that allows for professional and personal growth. 

IFC's Recruitment and Employment Policies reflect its strong values for cultural, racial and gender diversity: IFC encourages women to apply.  For more information and to apply, please go to www.ifc.org/careers, vacancy number 141235.  Deadline for applications is November 25, 2014.