Portfolio Analyst

Job #: req20273 Organization: IFC Sector: Investment Grade: GE Term Duration: 3 years 0 months Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment Location: Amman,Jordan Required Language(s): English Preferred Language(s): French Closing Date: 12/31/2022 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC
Description
IFC—a member of the World Bank Group—is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries. In fiscal year 2022, IFC committed a record $32.8 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity as economies grapple with the impacts of global compounding crises. For more information, visit www.ifc.org.
Private sector financial development is essential to the promotion of successful and sustainable economies in low and middle-income countries around the world. Sound and efficient financial markets can ensure that resources are allocated where they are most productive, assisting job creation and spurring economic growth. IFC’s goal is to prioritize investment in the financial sector because it promotes development in all other sectors.
The Financial Institution Group (FIG) is one of IFC’s key departments responsible for a significant portion of IFC’s business volume, profitability and development reach. FIG engages in a wide range of sub-sectors including Microfinance, SME, Gender, Climate, Insurance, Capital Markets, Housing, Distressed Assets, and other areas, with both investment and advisory services delivered to IFC’s clients through IFC’s global network of staff and offices. FIG has three main objectives: 1) financial inclusion, 2) indirectly servicing the real economy, and 3) mobilizing third-party resources.
Duties and Accountabilities:

• Provide analytical support to the Portfolio Manager in the management of the regional FIG portfolio.
• Provide analytical support to portfolio investment staff in the monitoring and servicing of portfolio companies.
• Conduct industry, market and company research to inform portfolio strategy and other forward-looking actions.
• Analyze patterns, risks and performance of portfolio companies to inform new business strategy.
• Prepare regular (mostly quarterly) reports that provide analytical insight to multiple dimensions of the portfolio, including impact, profitability, risk, capital utilization, etc.
• Provide support and back up Portfolio Assistant in completion of compliance actions such as clients credit ratings completions (IRP), completion of equity-rated actions, record-keeping, etc.
• Facilitation of supervision IDD and AML/CFT reports completion.
• Participate in and take minutes of portfolio related meetings.
• Other actions as may be required by the Portfolio Manager.

Selection Criteria

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably with focus on finance, economics or mathematics.
• Strong analytical skills in general; high level proficiency in Excel specifically.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience in a numerical / analytical role.
• Good understanding of the financial and operational characteristics of financial institutions.
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully in multicultural teams and across boundaries.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English; understanding of French a significant plus.

World Bank Group Core Competencies
The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.
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