The IFC Young Professionals program (IFC YPP) is our flagship recruitment program, which offers a unique opportunity to launch a global career in finance. You join as an Associate in the Investment, Advisory or Treasury streams. You will start in Washington DC and build your expertise through hands on assignments and transactions in different countries. IFC\u2019s approach is to combine rigorous analysis, innovative deal structuring with a focus on financial sustainability and positive development impact.<\/p>\n
The program is open to current students or recent graduates of MBA or similar programs with strong financial skills. You should be able to demonstrate a track record of success in your prior work experience and have a strong interest in working in Emerging Markets.<\/p>\n
Program Features<\/strong> On Boarding and Career Development<\/strong> Your Role as an IFC Young Professional (YP)<\/strong> Responsibilities Include:<\/strong> Eligibility<\/strong>
\n\u2022 3-year program with 2 to 3 rotational assignments either in a regional hub or a different
\nindustry department or in another World Bank Group institution
\n\u2022 Participating units include Financial Institutions Group; Infrastructure and Natural Resources; Manufacturing, Agribusiness and Services; TMT, Venture Capital & Funds; Public Private Partnership; and Treasury and Syndications
\n\u2022 Leadership exposure and development that provides strong opportunities for growth
\n\u2022 Active coaching throughout the program
\nThe program is structured to provide you with a solid understanding of IFC\u2019s business.<\/p>\n
\nYou will participate in a 2-week on-boarding program, where you will learn about the World Bank Group in general and specifically about IFC products and operations. You will also interact with Senior Management and other staff. In addition, you will be enrolled in a 4-week residential Investment & Credit training course, where you will be introduced to IFC\u2019s investment and credit culture and investment process. The Investment & Credit training course is a series of training courses that form building blocks to support your career progression as an investment professionals at IFC.
\nYou will also have an opportunity to interact with other Word Bank Group (WBG) Young Professionals, which will enable you to forge career long networks across the WBG institutions and gain a greater understanding of each institutions products and operations.<\/p>\n
\nYou will be recruited as an Associate Investment Officer (AIO). AIO\u2019s are part of a multi-disciplinary team focused on identifying investment opportunities, executing transactions and actively managing portfolio projects. In this role, your objectives will be to maximize the impact of IFC\u2019s intervention and contribute to the development of our countries of operation by executing innovative, developmental, and profitable investments for IFC. Through this program, you can also rotate to IFC\u2019s Public Private Partnership as well as IFC\u2019s Treasury and Syndications units.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Analyze operational and financial performance of potential client companies or projects to identify opportunities, address risks, and recommend investment options. Evaluate the benefits and risks of new transactions and develop innovative and appropriate financial structures
\n\u2022 Supervise project implementation, including disbursements
\n\u2022 Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and other stakeholders
\n\u2022 Coordinate closely with social, environmental, and technical assistance colleagues to add value to our clients\u2019 businesses and achieve sustainable development impact<\/p>\n
\nThe AIO\u2019s should have 3 to 6 years of prior relevant work experience (investment banking, project finance, private equity, corporate finance, portfolio management, management consulting or Treasury).
\nOther requirements:
\n\u2022 Current students or recent graduates of MBA or similar program
\n\u2022 Strong analytical and credit assessment skills, as well as solid understanding of accounting and financial statement analysis
\n\u2022 Knowledge of relevant industry sector trends, sound business judgment and problem solving, negotiation and commercial skills
\n\u2022 Enthusiasm for working in multi-cultural teams and across borders, preferably with experience working in developing countries
\n\u2022 Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, fluency in other languages
\n(Arabic, Chinese, French, Portuguese, Spanish or Russian) is a plus
\n\u2022 Willingness to travel extensively and geographic flexibility<\/p>\n