Investment Analyst - Financial Markets- Nairobi, Kenya
Job
#: 130240
Title: Investment Analyst - Financial Markets
Job
Stream: Investment
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Closing
Date: 03/03/2013
Background
/ General description:
IFC,
the private sector arm of the World Bank Group, is the largest multilateral
provider of financing for private enterprise in emerging markets.
IFC
provides loans, equity, structured finance and risk management tools as well as
advisory services to build the private sector in developing countries.
IFC
invests in private sector projects that are financially and economically viable
and have a substantial development impact.
The
Corporation is headquartered in Washington, D.C.
It
has three hubs in Sub-Saharan Africa (Johannesburg, Dakar, and Nairobi) and
several field offices.
The
Financial Markets Department, one of IFC’s several industry departments,
supports projects in numerous financial subsectors, builds local financial
institutions, develops local equity and debt markets and introduces new
financing instruments.
The
goal is to develop efficient financial systems that will fuel economic growth
in client countries and enhance IFC’s developmental impact.
The
Financial Markets Department is recruiting an investment analyst to join the
Investment and Portfolio Team, which originates, manages and monitors IFC’s
financial sector and private equity fund investments in Sub-Saharan
Africa.
The
analyst will report to the Financial Markets Manager, Sub-Saharan Africa.
Duties
and Accountabilities:
The
Investment analyst will work closely with Financial Markets investment
officers, who are responsible for the design, negotiation, structuring and
subsequent supervision of the Corporation’s investment projects.
He/She
helps identify and appraise new investments and assist investment officers in
monitoring and supervising the existing portfolio of investments.
Responsibilities
include, but are not limited to:
- Participating
in investment appraisals and negotiations; create financial models to
support the investment analysis.
- Analyzing
historical and projected financial statements; creating financial models.
- Monitoring
existing investments in portfolio companies, comprising various types of
financial entities and private equity funds.
- Conducting
industry and market research, and assist in IFC’s business development
efforts.
- Reviewing
company information and preparing internal reports based on periodic
financial statements, project progress reports, and other information
submitted by clients.
- Maintaining
and supporting client relationships to ensure responsive client service.
Selection
Criteria:
- University
degree with specialization in finance, economics or business.
- Very
strong analytical and problem solving skills; exposure to Excel based
financial models.
- 2-5
years of relevant work experience with the financial sector, preferably in
an investment related function and/or the private equity industry.
- Good
understanding of the financial and operational characteristics of
financial institutions and/or private equity funds.
- Demonstrated
ability to work successfully in multicultural teams and across boundaries.
- Excellent
verbal and written communication skills in English; understanding of
French or Portuguese a plus.
The
job holder will be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
This
position requires regional and international travel.
The
typical age of an analyst is 22-28.
Women
are encouraged to apply.