Investment Analyst, Infrastructure, Southern Cone Job #: req34373 Organization: IFC Sector: Investment Grade: GE Term Duration:ย 3 years 0 months Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment Location: Santiago,Chile Required Language(s): English, Spanish Preferred Language(s): Closing Date: 9/30/2025 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC
Description
Build a career with impact. Working at the World Bank Group (WBG) provides a unique opportunity to help countries solve their greatest development challenges. As one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries, the WBG is a unique partnership of five global institutions dedicated to ending poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, the WBG works with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges.
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, 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 in developing countries. In fiscal year 2025, IFC committed a record $71.7 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging private sector solutions, and mobilizing private capital to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet. For more information, visit www.ifc.org.
Infrastructure is one of IFC's strategic priorities. IFCโs Infrastructure department supports the World Bank Groupโs aim of improving access to efficient, reliable, and affordable infrastructure for the poor in emerging markets. The team is responsible for originating and managing IFCโs investment activities in the following sectors: Power Generation, Distribution and Transmission, Mining, Transport & logistics, Telecommunications, Water, Waste, Privatized Public Services and other Subnational/Cities financing. IFCโs focus in the sector is on: (i) increasing access to basic infrastructure services; (ii) supporting local companies, while improving transparency and corporate governance; (iii) exploring new equity and debt investment opportunities and catalyzing foreign direct investments, including co-investments and mobilizing syndicated and parallel loans; (iv) introducing and developing new financial products including through Public Private Partnerships; and (v) building long-term partnerships with strong global and regional players.
IFCโs Infrastructure Department for Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) is recruiting an Investment Analysts to work in helping identify business opportunities; build financial models from scratch; support the execution of transactions (project finance, corporate finance, equity and hybrid instruments) and active portfolio management investments in core infrastructure sectors (transport, energy, water, waste, municipal infrastructure and telecom). The new hire should be available to engage in infrastructure projects throughout the LAC region, but with a clear focus in Chile and the Southern Cone.
The selected candidate will be stationed in Santiago de Chile.
ย Duties and Accountabilities:
โข Work on due diligence and execution of debt and equity investments in the infrastructure space in Latin America with focus on Southern Cone . Prepare investment committee materials and support the coordination of different work streams.
โข Actively manage and/or support portfolio investments, including credit risk assessment, financial analysis, disbursements, etc.
โข Executing rigorous financial modeling analyses of projects and companies.
โข Draft concept review notes for discussion with management of relevant business opportunities.
โข Support internal coordination with social, environmental, legal and technical specialists to add value to our clients business and achieve sustainable development impact.
โข Prepare sector mapping to target potential clients and business opportunities in infrastructure sectors, undertaking market research and performing corresponding integrity checks.
โข Engaging with internal teams and clients on data inquiries, document scrutiny, and financial statement evaluations.
โข Crafting essential documents for our investment/advisory boards, upholding IFC's stringent guidelines.
โข Assisting in the design of sector and country strategies; crafting client presentations.
Selection Criteria
โข Bachelor's degree in business, finance, economics or engineering.
โข At least 2 years of relevant experience in investment banking , private equity, project finance, or financial consulting in Chile.
โข Mastery of financial statement analysis and building complex financial models from scratch.
โข Ability to conduct market and industry research and analysis.
โข Strong knowledge of excel and ability to analyze and form conclusions on company financial information.
โข Ability to demonstrate attention to detail, thoughtful scenario analysis, and diligence in the quality of oneโs own work.
โข Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
โข Genuine dedication to development and to the World Bank Group and IFCโs mission, strategy, and values.
โข Highly motivated and committed to the highest ethical standards.
The following are highly desirable:
โข Experience in infrastructure transactions in Latin America, particularly in Chile and the Southern Cone.
โข Genuine interest and knowledge of relevant infrastructure and regional sector trends.
โข Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively and independently with clients and colleagues from various cultural backgrounds.
โข Interest in working in a multicultural work environment.
โข Proactivity to take accountability for specific workstreams in the transaction processing.
WBG Culture Attributes:
1. Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
2. Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.
3. Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for 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.
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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