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Senior Investment Officer

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

The Manufacturing, Agribusiness & Services (MAS) Industry Group plays a key role in supporting IFC’s strategic priorities in manufacturing, agribusiness, and services (i.e., tourism retail and properties, and in the health and education) sectors. MAS’ sectors play a critical role in providing goods and services to consumers, addressing core needs, creating jobs, contributing to government revenues, and stimulating growth. In IFC’s client countries, these sectors can account for as much as 80% of overall economic activity and up to 90% of employment, particularly in the poorest countries.

MAS is seeking an experienced Senior Investment Officer to be based in Thailand or Indonesia to complement its team to cover manufacturing, agribusiness and services for its Asia and Pacific operations. The selected candidate will provide leadership and expertise to IFC’s equity & structured mezzanine business in the region. This role requires strong and demonstrated technical skills in structuring, negotiating, and executing equity & structured mezzanine transactions and in asset management. The selected candidate will have a significant role in setting equity strategies, day-to-day business operations, business growth, and portfolio management for the region. 

The successful candidate will be a key member of the Asia Pacific MAS team and will work closely with IFC offices in the region as well as the global team to: (i) formulate IFC’s strategies for investing equity and structured mezzanine investments across the MAS sectors; (ii) engage in business developments; (iii) structure and execute transactions; (iv) manage assets from origination until exit; and (v) lead knowledge management on equity and mezzanine investing.  

The Senior Investment Officer will have 12-15 years of investment experience, preferably in managing clients in the manufacturing, agribusiness, and services sectors. Strong deal structuring, client negotiation and legal documentation coordination experience is required. Knowledge of specific business, social, environmental, and developmental issues related to these sectors is preferred. The candidate will play an active lead role in full life cycle of the project, from business development to exit. 

The roles and responsibilities of the Senior Investment Officer will include but not limited:

New Business
•  Coordinate and provide substantive input to the development of equity strategies and investment themes to target and grow Asia Pacific MAS’ equity & structured mezzanine business, in line with current trends in countries and sectors, and IFC strategies (corporate, industry, and country).
•  Lead equity & structured mezzanine business development activities in the Asia Pacific region in line with investment themes.
•  Lead and/or provide expertise and guidance to teams executing equity & structured mezzanine investments.
•  Reinforce quality standards and structure robust equity/quasi-equity investments and set return targets for equity/quasi-equity transactions. 

Equity and Structured Mezzanine Debt Portfolio Management
•  Take leadership and responsibility for high value/complex and structured mezzanine debt portfolio, including exits strategy formulation, working closely with deal teams and Asia Pacific MAS management.
•  Ensure IFC delivers value creation at investee companies.
•  Provide expertise and guidance to teams managing smaller equity investments in the regional equity portfolio.
•  Supporting deal teams and Asia Pacific MAS management to devise and execute equity sales, ensuring consistency with portfolio strategies.
•  Work with deal teams and Asia Pacific MAS management to identify, appoint, and support IFC’s nominee directors to the boards of IFC investee companies.

Leadership and Knowledge Sharing
•  Engage in mentoring and coaching of junior staff, provide on-the-job learning opportunities, and ensure efficient and effective use of resources.
•  Ensure quality control of work products.
•  Support a comprehensive program for increasing the knowledge and learning of equity & structured mezzanine investment execution and asset management.
•  Disseminate equity culture and lessons learned.

Selection Criteria

•  Master's degree in a related field and at least 12–15 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. 
•  Minimum five years of active principal investment experience at a private equity fund setup, in-house private equity team of a reputable asset manager, or principal investment teams of sovereign wealth funds.
•  Proven record of sourcing, leading, negotiating, executing, and exiting private equity and structured mezzanine investments. Manufacturing, Agribusiness or Services experience in the Asia Pacific region will be a plus.
•  Strong network of contacts among companies in manufacturing, agribusiness, and services sectors, private, and institutional investors.
•  Sound business judgment and demonstrated ability to deliver results under time pressure.
•  Ability to develop innovative solutions and challenge the status quo to build the business.
•  Ability to deliver high-quality work with deadlines and to meet team objectives.
•  Excellent people skills and openness to feedback.
•  Recognized as a collaborator, strategic thinker, and a thought leader.
•  Strong written and verbal communication skills.
•  Ability to collaborate closely with other development finance institutions, strategic investors, commercial, financial institutions, and institutional investors.
•  Ability to develop and manage relationships with C-Suite, board, and shareholders of investee companies, and ability to represent IFC externally with government, media, and other stakeholders.
•  Willingness and flexibility to travel and work across time zones.

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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