Investment Officer is needed at World Bank Group
JOB TITLE: Investment Officer
Job #: req8159
LOCATION: Lagos, Nigeria
Grade: GG
Organization: IFC
Sector: Investment
Term Duration: 3 years 0 months
Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment
Sub-Saharan Africa Manufacturing & Services Department
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- The Manufacturing, Agribusiness and Services (MAS) Africa Department is recruiting an Investment Officer (IO) to join the Manufacturing and Consumer Services team, which is responsible for sourcing and executing investment transactions in the manufacturing, health, education, tourism, retail and property sectors.
- The Investment Officer will be based in Lagos, Nigeria and will report to the Manufacturing and Services Manager for Sub-Saharan Africa.
Selection Criteria
- MBA, Master’s degree in Finance or equivalent;
- At least 10 – 12 years of work experience for a major commercial or investment bank with significant emerging markets presence, an international financial institution or a private equity firm;
- Experience in investment transaction, with proven success in developing client relationships as well as sourcing, negotiating, structuring and closing quality investments;
- Knowledge of and experience in emerging markets a plus (particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa);
- Strong business judgment in identifying potential business partners;
- Strong financial and credit skills; sound business judgment and demonstrated ability to structure a variety of financial instruments (debt and equity);
- Client relationship skills, track record and ability to focus on client needs effectively;
- Ability to interact directly and independently with the senior management of clients, financial and technical partners as well as senior government officials;
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, ability to work successfully in multicultural teams and across boundaries and to build networks across the region, including the ability to mentor and coach others to achieve results;
- Excellent organizational, administrative, and time management skills;
- Proven ability to work independently and deliver promptly and efficiently under pressure and meet tight deadlines;
- Willingness to travel extensively and geographic flexibility;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Fluency in French, a plus.
Language:
- Required Language(s): English
- Preferred Language(s): French
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Job Features
Job Category | Administration/ Office/ Operations |
Deadline | 14th August, 2020 at 11:59pm UTC |