Overview
This leadership role oversees Financial Institutions Group (FIG) activities in Latin America, the Caribbean, and Europe, focusing on private sector development in emerging markets. The position requires leading regional teams to deliver investment and advisory services.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement FIG strategy and priorities in the region.
- Lead and grow the overall FIG business, ensuring profitability and developmental impact.
- Strategically position the FIG business in LAC and Europe.
- Chair Investment Review Meetings and make decisions on IFC investments.
- Oversee Upstream and Advisory engagements for FIG.
- Contribute to the delivery and execution of the FIG regional equity strategy.
- Partner with IBRD/IDA and MIGA to develop regional sector strategies.
- Work closely with Knowledge Bank, Treasury teams, and WBG partners to develop and disseminate knowledge products.
- Design and implement a strategy for business development and client/portfolio management.
- Represent IFC to key clients and stakeholders.
- Collaborate with other World Bank Group entities to identify opportunities for joint ventures and partnerships.
- Supervise FIG Managers and act as Secondary Supervisor or Reviewing Official for other FIG staff.
- Implement corporate initiatives for enhancing efficiency and client service.
Required Experience
- At least 15 years of relevant experience.
- Proven track record of business delivery, investment experience, superior business judgment, and policy dialogue.
- Professional credibility across financial sector institutions and markets (e.g., banks, non-bank financial institutions, capital markets, fintech).
- Strong knowledge and experience leading investment decision processes, including dealing, assessing, and making decisions related to credit, legal, and E&S issues.
- Demonstrated ability and experience to think strategically, prioritize effectively, set direction, mobilize resources, and deploy them flexibly, supporting teamwork and collective leadership.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and represent the organization to external clients and stakeholders across public and private sectors.
- Ability to represent the organization to external clients and stakeholders from the public and private sectors.
- Proven ability to lead and manage large, dispersed teams in dynamic, multicultural environments, with excellent people management skills, openness to feedback, and the ability to guide staff toward solutions.
- Capacity to deliver results under tight deadlines and in high-pressure environments.
- Ability to build organizational capacity through system and process improvements and be a change agent and catalyst for innovation.
- Ability to deliver results under stressful timetables and environments.
Qualifications
A master’s degree, or equivalent professional qualification in economics, finance, or business.
