World Bank/IFC Investment Analyst Recruitment 2025

Published: 21 Mar 2025

IFC — a member of the World Bank Group is seeking Investment Analysts eager to work with our specialized investment divisions or country teams to play a key role in deal generation, investment transaction execution, and portfolio management. Our work with the private sector helps create jobs, build vital infrastructure, and attract much-needed capital to developing countries—improving the lives of millions of people around the world. With offices in 100+ countries and a diverse team from 150 nationalities, IFC offers continuous learning opportunities and exceptional benefits.

The applicants for this recruitment drive will be reviewed on a rolling basis for consideration for immediate openings as well as positions that will become available over the next five months in the above-mentioned location and one of the Industry Groups. The selection process includes CV screening, online assessment, and interviews. Successful candidates will join IFC as an Investment Analyst on a three-year term contract extendable to a maximum of five years.  

World Bank/IFC Investment Analyst Recruitment

Benefits of World Bank/IFC Investment Analyst Recruitment

• Executing rigorous analysis including comprehensive due diligence and financial modeling. 
• Analyze financial statements and projections, build financial models, and run sensitivities. 
• Ensuring the highest standards of portfolio data accuracy and preparing monitoring reports. 
• Prepare analytical sections of country and sector strategies and client pitchbook.
• Assisting in the design of sector and country strategies; crafting client presentations. 
• Prepare sector mapping to target potential clients and business opportunities.
• Pinpointing business prospects via sector exploration and reaching out to promising clients.
• Engaging with internal teams and clients on data inquiries, document scrutiny, and financial statement evaluations.
• Crafting essential documents for our investment/advisory boards, upholding IFC’s stringent guidelines. 

Requirements for World Bank/IFC Investment Analyst Recruitment

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in domains like business, finance, or economics or pertinent industry areas.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in investment banking, private equity, project finance, financial consulting, etc.
• Ability to conduct market and industry research and analysis.
• Mastery of financial statement analysis and financial models.
• Ability to demonstrate attention to detail, thoughtful scenario analysis, and diligence in the quality of one’s own work.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Genuine dedication to development and to the World Bank Group and IFC’s mission, strategy, and values.

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