Manufacturing, Agribusiness and Services (MAS) is one of IFC’s key industry groups responsible for a significant portion of IFC’s business volume, profitability and development reach. MAS engages in a wide range of sub-sectors including agribusiness, forestry, manufacturing, chemicals, healthcare, property, retail, and other areas, with both investment and advisory services delivered globally to IFC’s clients through its global network.
The MAS Latin America and the Caribbean (MAS LAC) team is seeking a qualified and experienced Investment Officer to structure and process projects in the region. He/she will also assist in business development and portfolio work, including restructurings, reschedulings and equity supervision. The candidate should have demonstrated track record in leading the commitment of projects, preferably across MAS sectors. The position will be based in Washington, DC or Sao Paulo, Brazil, with preference for a field position.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Transaction execution and portfolio work in MAS LAC
Evaluate, structure, negotiate, and close new MAS transactions, portfolio restructurings, rescheduling, capital increases, equity sales, etc.
Lead structuring of moderately complex investment or advisory transactions incorporating lessons of project evaluations and portfolio management experience. Ensure timely processing, thorough due diligence and client satisfaction.
Thoroughly review work provided by clients and prepared by team members to ensure solid structure and consistency of legal documents with agreed upon terms.
Develop innovative and appropriate financial structures for complex transactions.
Participate or lead negotiations as appropriate; use financial competencies and personal influencing skills to overcome impasses and lead negotiations to a successful outcome.
Work independently and with more senior staff to develop a strong pipeline of good quality investment opportunities.
Mentor junior staff on all aspects of IO work.
Maintain relationships with clients and other stakeholders (government, development partners, WBG) who are at a level where they can influentially participate in developing immediate and future business opportunities.
Coordinate closely with advisory and environmental & social teams to add value to our clients' businesses, find pragmatic solutions to the specific sector challenges, and achieve sustainable development impact.
Collaborate with the upstream team. Participate in the design of approaches and interventions to create upstream markets and provide substantive input to key components of Country Private Sector Diagnostics.
Selection Criteria:
Master's degree in a related field and at least 8–12 years of relevant experience. Related fields of education include business, finance, or economics or an area of expertise specific to a sector, subject matter, or industry specialty. Relevant experience with a proven track-record of sourcing, structuring and closing investments, preferably across MAS sectors
Extensive experience in financing and supervision work
Strong financial and credit skills; demonstrated ability to structure a variety of financial instruments and to process complex transactions
Business development and client relationship skills, track record and ability to focus on client’s needs effectively
Excellent written and verbal communication skill. Ability to describe complex issues, approaches, and lessons in a manner that is relevant and understandable to clients/stakeholders.
Candidates with fluency in Spanish and/or Portuguese preferred
Ability to interact directly and independently with the management of clients and prospects
Strong inter-personal skills, ability to interact effectively with clients and colleagues from various cultural backgrounds
Ability to guide, advise, mentor, and coach junior staff and peers to develop and broaden their scope of skills, including providing on-the-job learning opportunities. Critical for FCS and other challenging markets.
Genuine commitment to sustainable development and to highest ethical standards
