Job: Analyst, IFC Asset Management Company

Location: Washington, DC
Closing Date: Friday, 20 December 2013

Background / General description

IFC Asset Management Company, LLC (AMC) is the fund management arm of International Finance Corporation (IFC). AMC was established in 2009 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of IFC, to mobilize and manage third-party capital for investment in private enterprise in developing and frontier markets. It aims to enhance IFC's development impact and financial sustainability, as well as generating profits for investors. AMC–managed funds are targeted at large sophisticated investors who are looking to increase their exposure to emerging markets and who are interested in accessing IFC's transaction pipeline, investment approach and standards, global reach and track record of superior returns. AMC currently has more than $6.1 billion under management in the following funds:

• IFC African, Latin American and Caribbean Fund, which invests in equity and equity-related transactions in Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean across a broad range of sectors
• IFC Capitalization Fund, which invests in the equity and subordinated debt of large domestic commercial banks in developing countries
• Africa Capitalization Fund, which makes equity or equity-related investments in commercial banks in North and Sub-Saharan Africa
• Russian Bank Capitalization Fund, which makes equity or quasi-equity investments in commercial banks in Russia
• IFC Catalyst Fund, which makes investments in both private equity funds managed by third parties and co-investments in certain cases.
• IFC Global Infrastructure Fund which makes equity and equity-related investments in infrastructure projects in developing countries In addition, AMC is planning to raise and manage additional funds in the future, each with a focus on a particular sector, region or product.
• IFC's investment departments support AMC by providing origination, execution and supervision services, but all investment and portfolio decisions for funds under management are taken independently by AMC.

Duties and Accountabilities

AMC is looking to hire an Analyst to join the investment teams and work across various funds. The successful candidate will provide analytical support to the teams in the investment process, in the supervision of existing investments and in the overall management of the funds. In particular, the Analyst will be responsible for (i) analyzing financial statements, reviewing financial models and due diligence reports and conducting industry, market and company research; (ii) preparing project documents and investment materials for the fund's Investment Committee in close coordination with the rest of the AMC and IFC project teams; (ii) preparing internal and external strategy documents and presentations; (iii) assisting the team in supervising the ongoing performance of the fund's portfolio companies; (iv) assisting in providing timely delivery of information to the fund's investors; and (v) preparing marketing and other communication materials.

Selection Criteria

- Bachelor's degree with specialization in Finance

• 1-3 years relevant experience in private equity, investment banking or consulting
• Strong analytical and investment assessment skills, good knowledge of investment documentation, accounting, financial statement analysis and financial modeling
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a diverse, team-oriented environment
• Strong client service orientation with an openness to feedback and new ideas
• Ability to problem solve, think through solutions with limited supervision and pro-actively seek counsel where needed
• Experience and/or interest in emerging markets
• Excellent (oral and written) communication skills in English
• fluency in other languages (e.g. French, Spanish, Portuguese) would be a plus
• A willingness to travel internationally and frequently.

If a selected candidate is a World Bank Group (WBG) staff member, he /she would be able to be seconded to AMC under the WBG External Service Program. To apply for this position, please send your CV and cover letter to AMCRecruit@ifc.org.

NOTE: The selected candidate will be employed directly by AMC, which is a distinct legal entity to IFC. IFC Asset Management Company, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. *LI-AF1

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