Financial Analyst Job #: req33533 Organization: IFC Sector: Financial Sector Grade: GE Term Duration:ย 3 years 0 months Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment Location: Washington, DC,United States Required Language(s): English Preferred Language(s): Spanish, Portuguese Closing Date: 7/1/2025 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC
Description
IFC โ a member of The World Bank Group โ 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. Our mission is to leverage the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity on a livable planet. For more information, visit www.ifc.org.ย
IFCโs Treasury Client Solutions Department is a client-facing transaction-structuring and execution team that provides IFCโs clients with innovative fixed-income solutions. The group has global responsibility for derivative transactions, structured products, local currency solutions, and debt capital markets solutions.
The department is looking to appoint a dynamic and highly motivated finance professional to join the Latin America and Caribbean team. The individual would contribute to the structuring and execution of innovative fixed-income investment projects, provide analytics and market intelligence, and collaborate with a team of industry experts in a vibrant and dynamic environment. The position is based in Washington, DC.
Duties and Accountabilities:
โข ย Contribute to the structuring, pricing, and execution of hedging and funding transactions through derivatives and capital markets instruments.โข ย Contribute to the structuring and execution of IFCโs local currency bond issuances by providing analytical and transactional support.โข ย Build, maintain, and apply sophisticated financial models associated with the structuring and pricing of transactions, ensuring accuracy and reliability in analysis provided.โข ย Conduct in-depth market research in both local and international fixed income markets. Analyze rating agency methodologies to inform transaction structuring and risk assessment.โข ย Contribute to business development initiatives and the marketing of treasury products to clients.โข ย Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including international investment banks, local banks, capital market firms, investors, and regulators, to facilitate successful transaction execution and market presence.โข ย Prepare detailed analytics for investment committees, ensuring informed decision-making.โข ย Contribute to documentation review, portfolio monitoring, and valuation as needed.โข ย Participate in global travel as required to support transaction execution and stakeholder engagement.
Selection Criteria
โข ย Master's degree in Economics, Finance, Statistics, Financial engineering, Mathematics, or a related Quantitative field, and at least 2 years of previous relevant work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.โข ย Knowledge of fixed income derivatives (e.g., cross currency swaps, interest rate swaps).โข ย Strong data analysis and credit risk modeling skills and advanced knowledge of Excel.โข ย Ability to multitask and pay attention to detail under tight deadlines.โข ย Highly motivated, results-oriented team player with an enthusiasm to work on complex products, a โcan-doโ attitude, and the ability to collaborate effectively across boundaries.โข ย Strong oral and written communication skills.โข ย Flexibility and willingness to work in different time zones as required in a global team.
WBG Culture Attributes:
1. Sense of Urgency โ Anticipating and quickly reacting to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
2. Thoughtful Risk Taking โ Taking informed and thoughtful risks and making courageous decisions to push boundaries for greater impact.
3. Empowerment and Accountability โ Engaging with others in an empowered and accountable manner for impactful results.
World Bank Group Core Competencies
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.
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