Background / General description: | IFC seeks to appoint an Investment Officer to join its Nairobi team. The Investment Officer will work across Sub-Saharan Africa and other regions as required. | Duties and Accountabilities: | Undertake reviews of funds and investee companies and prepare supervision reports, including portfolio performance analyses in comparison to relevant benchmarks; track and monitor compliance of portfolio companies and propose courses of action in the event of non-compliance; analyze corporate financial data and other industry information to identify and monitor issues that may affect IFC s investments and recommend actions where necessary; develop an understanding of the target countries in Africa, provide market intelligence, and develop strong business networks; conduct market studies and help develop a pipeline of potential fund investments; perform research to determine the level of activity and attractiveness of valuations and returns of funds, define future trends, and identify best of breed managers; undertake due diligence of potential fund investments; participate in the structuring, negotiating and execution of deals; prepare investment review materials and presentations to investment committees to obtain investment approval and negotiate fund documentation; communicate IFC s strategy for funds and its rationale for engaging in specific transactions. | Selection Criteria: | MBA or equivalent qualification; High professional integrity and sound business judgment in identifying potential business partners and businesses; Ability to think independently, analyze problems, and identify solutions; Ability to analyze complex structures and assist clients in financial structuring; High degree of initiative, flexibility, reliability, discretion and willingness to learn; Highly motivated and energetic, outstanding interpersonal skills, with a collegial and sharing work style; comfortable working in a matrix organizational structure; ability to interact effectively with clients and colleagues from various cultural backgrounds; ability to work with people at all levels and demonstrate responsiveness and ability to work as part of a team; Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; additional languages, particularly French, a plus; Minimum of five years relevant work experience, preferably in a private equity firm; Knowledge of the private equity market in emerging markets, as well as the critical success factors for investing in private equity funds; Knowledge of and work experience in African financial markets; Ability and willingness to travel. |
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