Investment Analyst

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Description

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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 2023, IFC committed a record US$43.7 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. 

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, approximately 40%. 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 globally to IFC’s clients through IFC’s global network.  FIG has three main objectives: 1) financial inclusion 2) servicing the real economy and 3) mobilizing third-party resources.    

FIG’s East Asia team is based across the region with main hubs and offices in Singapore, Bangkok, Jakarta, Manila, Beijing and Hanoi. The team members work on both new business development and portfolio management across the region. With a diverse network of markets, the pipeline of new transactions ranges from investing fresh equity in financial institutions to structured finance products which help develop local capital markets.    

FIG East Asia Regional Industry Team is seeking an Investment Analyst to help grow its business across the region with emphasis on Indonesia. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in business development efforts by conducting country/sector level research and mapping including identifying key stakeholders at client companies and other counterparts.
• Conduct preliminary business and financial analyses including study of financial statements and other related information to support above mentioned business development efforts. Prepare required client facing material including pitchbooks.
• Analyze operational and financial performance as well as credit and integrity risks of potential clients and projects. 
• Prepare investment notes and memos for progressing potential investments opportunities internally for management approval including but not limited to business/financial analysis, Environmental and Social (E&S) impact/issues, developmental impact aligned with IFC’s specific country strategy.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders (legal, E&S, economists, and sector specialists) to identify ways to strengthen development impact and financial sustainability of projects.
• Develop thorough understanding of IFC’s internal processes, workflows and related IT systems.
• Participate in due diligence exercise including but not limited to collecting financial and operational information from clients, conduct primary research, obtain pricing information/comparable. 
• Build financial models and projections.
• Support portfolio management – perform credit and risk assessments, financial projections, covenant compliance reviews (debt), and monitor changes to flag risks in the portfolio.
• Monitor macroeconomic indicators of sector and country market conditions as well as social and political information that are relevant to assigned portfolio.
• Conduct rating reviews of loan loss reserve on a quarterly basis for the overall assigned portfolio. Run models for equity valuations to determine the need to modify exit strategy.

Selection Criteria :

• Master’s degree in a related field and at least 2 years of relevant experience. Related fields of education include business, finance, or economics or an area of expertise specific to a sector, subject matter, or industry specialty. Relevant experience could include a proven track record in business consulting or investment banking, or operational experience in the sector or technical or professional field.
• Proven analytical, financial analysis, equity valuation, and financial modeling skills to analyze and form conclusions on company financial information or projects and industry indicators. 
• Capacity to identify barriers for market creation opportunities in a targeted country by tapping into relevant internal expertise and synthesizing information on local regulatory and economic contexts, industry and sector structure and landscape, and constraints clients are facing to grow their business.
• Ability to interact effectively with clients and stakeholders professionally, responding to their requests and inquiries, delivering what is promised, and meeting deadlines.
• Excellent written, verbal communication, and presentation skills to effectively communicate ideas to internal/external stakeholders.
• English fluency, both verbal and written.

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