Operations Analyst

international finance corporation

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. Our mission is to leverage the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity on a livable planet.

IFC has embarked on an ambitious new growth strategy (IFC 3.0) to stimulate more investment activity, especially in Low-Income Countries (LICs) and Fragile and Conflict-affected Situations (FCS). This strategy calls for generating our opportunities by proactively working "Upstream" to create, deepen, and expand markets and imagine, design, and implement investment projects. It requires taking a systematic approach to understanding the regulatory and sector bottlenecks that prevent the flow of private capital into productive investment in our member countries and addressing these bottlenecks through World Bank Group engagement on policy reforms and programmatic interventions at the country and sector level. It also requires the capacity to leverage WBG programs and projects to develop our proactive sector interventions and imagine and design projects even without reforms.

The Financial Institutions Group (FIG) is one of three major industry groups at IFC, responsible for managing roughly 40% of IFC's overall business in terms of volume and capital at risk.  IFC is seeking an Operations Analyst for the Upstream and Advisory Services department within FIG in the Asia and Pacific region with a focus on one or more of the following thematic areas of specialization, including SME Finance, Microfinance, Risk Management, Digital Financial Services, Climate Finance, Agriculture Finance, Capital Markets and Housing finance. 

The Operations Analyst will provide analytical support to the team through research, analytical and operational work and provide operational support on portfolio projects. You will report directly to the FIG Upstream ad Advisory Services Country Anchor in Bangladesh.

Roles and Responsibilities

•  Prepare materials relevant for and support in drafting, Concept Notes, Implementation Plans, Project Supervision Reports, Project Completion Reports

•  Perform analytical work (due diligence, resources budgeting, pricing tool) as input to designing and considering the structure of upstream and advisory engagements.

•  Assisted in the preparation of project proposals for clients

•  Support the team with overall project management, planning, and monitoring of deliverables to ensure timely and quality delivery of the work program 

•  Prepare documentation for IFC internal processes

Selection Criteria

•  Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or a related field 

•  Chartered Accountancy (CA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), or CPA will be preferred  

•  Minimum 3 years of experience in commercial or investment banking, management consulting, or other fast-paced, knowledge-intensive environments

•  Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through

•  Strong ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines

•  Team player with positive attitude and strong work ethic

•  Strong communication skills (written and verbal)

•  Ability to work in a fast-paced environment 

•  Ability to adapt quickly to a variety of industries and businesses

•  Ability to self-direct, analyze and evaluate and form independent judgments

•  Ability to effectively interact and build relationships with senior management and global stakeholders 

•  Commercially savvy with ability to exercise discretion concerning highly confidential/sensitive information

•  Strong dedication to growth and alignment with the mission, strategy, and values of the World Bank Group and IFC

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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Sector: Nonprofit/Community/Social Services/International Cooperation

Role: Other

Working hours (%): 80-100% / 100%

Job type: Staff (Permanent and Fixed Term)

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