Investment Officer

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FC, a member of the World Bank Group, is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. With its mission to leverage the power of the private sector to help end poverty and boost shared prosperity, IFC creates markets and opportunities in markets around the world. 

IFC’s Private Equity (PE) Funds group plays an integral role in this mission. IFC is the largest investor in emerging market PE funds in the world, with approximately US$6.5 billion committed across a portfolio of over 340 funds. IFC’s PE funds strategy focuses on supporting: (i) growth equity funds; (ii) venture capital funds; (iii) small business funds in frontier regions; and (iv) selectively sector funds. In turn, these PE funds combine capital and expertise to enable investee companies to achieve the operational efficiency and governance standards required to realize their high-growth potential.

IFC is seeking a PE Funds Investment Officer to be based at IFC’s Bangkok office. In this role, the primary responsibility of the Investment Officer will be to assess fund managers in East Asia (primarily developing Southeast Asia) to determine if they meet IFC’s investment criteria for financial returns, development impact, and environmental and social responsibility, and to conduct portfolio monitoring analyses for IFC’s existing portfolio.  In addition, the Investment Officer will be expected to work periodically on corporate assignments and global portfolio analyses.

Responsibilities :

This is a dynamic role that requires a high-level of interest in private equity, international business, emerging markets, and development impact. Responsibilities of an Investment Officer are divided among new business, portfolio management and corporate strategy:

New Business :

• Perform due diligence and structuring of private equity fund investment projects in East Asia as a transaction leader.
• Coordinate with internal IFC stakeholders – including Legal; Risk; Environmental and Social; Development Impact; and Macroeconomics – to successfully process and present investment projects and ensure compliance with IFC standards.
• Conduct industry research, network at regional and global industry conferences, and assist with country-focused and regional market mappings.

Portfolio Management :

• Actively monitor the assigned portfolio of funds in East Asia. This includes: (i) reviewing quarterly and annual reports of private equity funds and preparing internal reports and valuations based on periodic financial statements, project progress reports, and other information submitted by client fund managers; (ii) participating in annual meetings and other meetings with fund managers; and (iii) coordinating with IFC’s Legal department and Portfolio Manager to make portfolio decisions on fund matters as needed.
• Taking Advisory Committee positions in portfolio funds as an IFC representative
• Build and maintain client relationship:s to ensure responsive client service and enhance new business opportunities.
• Prepare documentation for IFC internal processes and perform portfolio analyses at the regional and global level.

Corporate Strategy:

• Assist Global Managers with assignments relating to global team and corporate strategy as needed. This may include: (i) analyzing development impact of IFC’s funds’ portfolio; (ii) performing deep dives on target regions and sectors; and (iii) ensuring data accuracy in internal systems.

Selection Criteria : 

• Minimum master’s or equivalent degree from a reputable university; preferably with major in economics, finance, or accounting. MBA from leading international institutions preferred
• Minimum 6 years of working experience in a reputable institution in fund investments (fund of funds), equity investments, corporate finance or consulting
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Sound business judgment to identify issues and present creative and practical solutions
• Facility to work successfully in multi-cultural teams and across boundaries
• Demonstrated teamwork skills
• Strong client service orientation with an openness to feedback and new ideas
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Ability and willingness to travel

Source:  https://worldbankgroup.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/33324?c=worldbankgroup&sq=req33324

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