Investment Officer

3 weeks ago

Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan international finance corporation Full time
Job Description:

International Finance Corporation (IFC) is seeking a highly skilled Investment Officer to join its Transaction Advisory Services Department (CTA) in Pakistan. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the preparation and tendering of Public-Private Partnership (PPP) and privatization mandates in the region.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Support the origination and execution of transaction advisory mandates across the Middle East, Central Asia, Turkey, Afghanistan & Pakistan (MCT) region.
  • Collaborate with Investment and Upstream teams to identify opportunities based on country strategies and market creation potential.
  • Manage project teams working on sell-side PPP and Corporate Finance Services (CFS) mandates, including review of legal and technical outputs, documentation, and financial models.
  • Analyze structure, develop innovative PPP projects, and present client recommendations.
  • Manage marketing of project concepts to bidders, completing road-shows, prequalification, tendering, and award, and the final negotiation of project agreements leading to financial close.
  • Support negotiations on the documentation with bidders, using strong negotiation skills to develop solutions and overcome impasses in transactions.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders and form partnerships with staff across IFC, the World Bank, and other external parties to deliver the best possible outcome to our government clients.
  • Understand the World Bank program for countries in the region and work with the World Bank team to engage with government counterparts to implement the 'Maximizing Finance for Development' strategy.
  • Help build the Corporate Finance Services offerings of CTA.
  • Develop, coach, motivate, and manage junior team members.

Requirements:
  • MBA or equivalent qualification.
  • Minimum 8-10 years of relevant experience gained in the PPP Transaction Advisory, IFC Investment side, or with another leading financial institution working on PPP transaction advisory, M&A, or privatization advisory on buy and/or sell side, project finance, private equity, project management – all with focus on the infrastructure sector.
  • Minimum 6-8 years of experience in sell-side PPP advisory and privatizations is considered a plus.
  • Strong experience in infrastructure sectors (including power, transport, and healthcare sectors) with knowledge of sector trends and legal and regulatory requirements and with a proven track record of infrastructure/PPP transactions.
  • Strong grasp of legal documentation, including risk allocation related to PPP projects, including concessions as well as for privatizations.
  • Proven track record of originating, advising, structuring, and executing infrastructure transactions.
  • Strong existing relationships with project developers, investors, and technical and legal consultants in the infrastructure space are preferred.
  • Strong analytical and financial modeling/structuring skills.
  • Lead a variety of transaction advisory, debt, and equity transactions.
  • Independently develop own financial models and sound financial analysis of the models to draw conclusions.
  • Structure or restructure transactions to ensure prudent and sustainable risk sharing among all parties.
  • Ability to operate in large, culturally diverse, and geographically dispersed teams.
  • Ability to work under pressure and deliver high-quality work within deadlines to meet team objectives.
  • Ability to interact directly and independently with potential clients, financial and technical partners as well as with senior government officials.
  • Willingness and ability to travel on short notice and frequently, as required.
  • Understanding of IFC's strategic priorities and changing business model against the backdrop of IFC 3.0.
  • Genuine commitment to development to the World Bank Group and IFC's mission, strategy, and values.
  • Experience in a development institution is considered a plus.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills in English is required. Arabic preferred.

About the World Bank Group:

The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life, and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.

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