Overview
The role involves leading the supervision of portfolio projects and investment projects within the Financial Institutions Group, with a focus on developing innovative financial structures and building client relationships.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the portfolio supervision of multiple portfolio projects, which may involve restructuring, rescheduling, capital increases, equity sales, etc.
- Lead the supervision of various investment structures, including bonds, equity, structured finance transactions.
- Perform credit and risk assessments, financial projections, covenant compliance reviews, and monitor changes to risk flags.
- Supervise and ensure the quality of portfolio reporting information and risk ratings prepared by junior staff.
- Lead the execution of investment projects as appropriate, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.
- Use financial competencies and personal influencing skills to overcome impasses and lead negotiations.
- Develop innovative and appropriate financial structures for straightforward transactions and more complex ones.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, global and regional private businesses, banking and multilateral partners.
- Support FIG Europe strategy development and implementation.
- Collaborate across industry teams to develop and structure JV projects.
- Coordinate closely with credit, legal, treasury, and other internal support units.
Required Experience
- At least 5 years of experience in finance with a proven track record of sourcing, structuring, and closing investments, as well as active portfolio management of debt and equity investments.
- Demonstrated knowledge of industries, industry trends and opportunities in the sub-region countries, and understanding of local issues.
- Strong financial and credit skills; demonstrated ability to structure and manage a variety of financial instruments (debt and equity, structured finance).
- Good understanding of IFC’s financial instruments, including typical investment conditions and key structuring terms.
- Business development and client relationship skills, track record, and ability to focus on clients’ needs effectively.
- Ability to interact directly and independently with the management of potential clients, financial and technical partners, as well as government officials.
- Ability to mentor analysts/other more junior staff.
Qualifications
MBA or other equivalent master’s degree in finance or management.
