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 $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 on a livable planet as economies grapple with the impacts of global compounding crises. For more information, visit www.ifc.org.
The Manufacturing, Agribusiness & Services (MAS) Industry Group plays an important role in supporting IFC's strategic priorities by making investments in the relevant sectors of MAS ('Services' includes health and education plus tourism, retail, and property). MAS sectors play a vital role in emerging markets by manufacturing goods and providing services for consumers/end users; their development helps address core needs and create jobs, thereby contributing to government revenue and stimulating growth. These sectors can account for as much as 80% of overall economic activity in a country.
The MAS team covering the countries of the Middle East, Central Asia, Türkiye, Pakistan, and Afghanistan (MCT) seeks a Senior Investment Officer for Manufacturing, Agribusiness, and Services in the Middle East, Central Asia, Pakistan, and Afghanistan region. 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 Senior Investment Officer will also report to the Regional Industry Manager and will have a significant role in setting equity strategies, day-to-day business operations, business growth, and portfolio management.
He/she will work in close collaboration with the Global MAS team as well as the MCT MAS Management team to: (i) formulate IFC's strategies for investing equity and structured mezzanine investments across the MAS sectors; (ii) engage in business development; (iii) structure and execute transactions; (iv) manage assets from origination until exit; and (v) lead knowledge management on equity and mezzanine investing.
Roles and Responsibilities
The roles and responsibilities of the Senior Investment Officer will include, but will not be limited to:
New Business
• Responsible for coordinating and providing substantive input to the development of equity strategies and investment themes to target and grow IFC's equity & structured mezzanine business of MCT MAS, in line with current trends in countries and sectors, and IFC strategies (corporate, industry, and country), under the overall direction of the Global Equity Head.
• Lead equity & structured mezzanine business development activities in the MCT region in line with investment themes.
• Lead and/or provide expertise and guidance to teams executing equity and 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 the MCT INR Management.
• Ensure IFC delivers value creation at investee companies.
• Provide expertise and guidance to teams managing smaller equity investments in the regional equity portfolio.
• Support deal teams and MAS management to devise and execute equity sales, ensuring consistency with portfolio strategies.
• Work with deal teams and 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.