Overview
IFC is seeking to recruit a Regional Manager for Transaction Advisory - PPP covering the South Asia Region. The position will lead the regional PPP team, oversee strategy implementation, and develop client and government relationships.
Tasks Summary
- Lead and manage a specialized transaction team across the South Asia Region.
- Develop regional strategies for advisory business.
- Provide oversight in drafting key transaction reports and project documentation.
- Originate, execute, and manage a pipeline of mandates and programs in PPPs.
- Foster strong relationships with World Bank Group counterparts.
- Be part of and actively contribute to Asia & Pacific Management Teams.
- Establish key business and development targets.
- Manage financial and operational risks in the regional PPP portfolio.
- Develop IFC’s “brand” in the PPP sector.
- Build teams, network of peers and partnerships for success.
Experience Requirements
- Minimum of 12 years relevant professional experience.
- Significant infrastructure and public services advisory transaction experience.
- Proven success in developing client relationships and executing mandates in challenging environments.
- Proven ability to develop effective relationships with senior level counterparts, both public and private.
- Previous PPP transaction advisory work experience in the region is desirable.
- Strong track record of business delivery, demonstrated investment and advisory experience.
- Proven product development, client relationship management and risk management skills.
- A track record of innovation in developing and structuring products to support investment in emerging markets.
- Demonstrated ability to lead effectively and manage a large and dispersed team.
- Ability to work collaboratively with superior influencing, facilitation and interpersonal skills.
- Capacity to build strong client relationships.
- Proven track record of managing and motivating staff across different locations.
- Excellent people management skills.
- Ability to develop innovative solutions and challenge the status quo.
- Ability to collaborate closely with World Bank and other MFIs and financing institutions and banks.
- Ability to represent IFC externally and to develop and manage diverse stakeholder relationships.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver results under stressful timetables and challenging environments.
Qualification Requirements
A Master’s degree or equivalent professional qualification in finance, business, law, public policy, consulting or equivalent.
