Overview
IFC is seeking a Regional Industry Director for the Financial Institutions Group in Europe to oversee regional activities, lead the team, and drive business growth and developmental impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the FIG strategy and priorities in the region.
- Lead and grow the overall FIG business in the region.
- Strategically position the FIG business in Europe.
- Chair Investment Review Meetings and make decisions on IFC investments.
- Oversee Upstream and Advisory engagements for FIG in the region.
- 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 the Knowledge Bank, Treasury teams, and other WBG partners.
- Design and implement a strategy for business development and client/portfolio management.
- Represent IFC to key clients and stakeholders in the region.
- Collaborate with other World Bank Group entities and industries.
- Supervise FIG Managers and act as Secondary Supervisor or Reviewing Official for other FIG staff.
- Implement agreed 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 of capital markets.
- 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.
- High standards of integrity, decisiveness, and accountability, with the ability to make decisions, manage ambiguity, and hold others accountable for results.
- 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.
