E T Consultant, Investment Analysis, Infrastructure, Brazil

Description

Build a career with impact. Working at the World Bank Group (WBG) provides a unique opportunity to help countries solve their greatest development challenges. As one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries, the WBG is a unique partnership of five global institutions dedicated to ending poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, the WBG works with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges.

The International Finance Corporation (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 2025, IFC committed a record $71.7 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging private sector solutions, and mobilizing private capital to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet. For more information, visit: https://www.ifc.org.

Infrastructure is one of IFC's strategic priorities. IFC's Infrastructure department supports the World Bank Group's aim of improving access to efficient, reliable, and affordable infrastructure for the poor in emerging markets. The team is responsible for originating and managing IFC's investment activities in the following sectors: Power Generation, Distribution and Transmission, Mining, Transport & logistics, Telecommunications, Water, Waste, Privatized Public Services and other Subnational/Cities financing. IFC's focus in the sector is on: (i) increasing access to basic infrastructure services; (ii) supporting local companies while improving transparency and corporate governance; (iii) exploring new equity and debt investment opportunities and catalyzing foreign direct investments, including co-investments and mobilizing syndicated and parallel loans; (iv) introducing and developing new financial products including through Public-Private Partnerships; and (v) building long-term partnerships with strong global and regional players.

IFC’s Infrastructure Department for Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) is recruiting an Extended Term Consultant (ETC) to work in supporting the structuring and execution of infrastructure investment transactions (project finance, corporate finance, equity, and hybrid instruments); and actively manage portfolio investments. The new hire should be available to engage in infrastructure projects throughout the LAC region but with a strong focus on Brazil. The overall goal will be to perform the regular activities of an Analyst role at a Project Finance/Infrastructure department of an international financial institution.

The appointee will be stationed in Sao Paulo, Brazil reporting to IFC’s lead for the infrastructure team in Brazil. The day-to-day activities will involve client exposure, participation in decisions, and performing financial modeling and other investment activities as deal teams are typically small, with only about 3 people. Although most of the deals are expected to be in Brazil, the position will be part of the LAC team and thus will also involve projects in other countries, as well as international training opportunities. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
•   Review and analyze historical and projected financial statements.
•   Create and analyze financial models.
•   Conduct industry, integrity (KYC), and market research (including pricing benchmarks) and assist in IFC's business development efforts.
•   Review company information and prepare reports based on financial statements, project progress reports, and other client submitted information.
•   Help elaborate indicative proposals for potential clients.
•   Participate and support in the structuring of new transactions along with senior members of the team. Prepare investment committee materials, evaluate, structure, negotiate, and close new transactions.
•   Prepare documentation for IFC internal processes.
•   Participate and provide analytical support in negotiations.
•   Participate in the monitoring of investments, including compliance with IFC financial, environmental, insurance, and legal requirements. Support portfolio investments, including credit risk assessment, financial analysis, processing waivers, disbursements, etc.
•   Participate in due diligence processes, with exposure to clients’ operations.

Selection Criteria

The following are requirements (candidates will only be considered if they meet all of them):

•   Bachelor's or equivalent degree (preferably with a concentration in Finance, Business, Economics, or Engineering).
•   Ability to conduct business in English and Portuguese, both verbally and in writing.
•   2+ years of relevant experience, which could include project finance, private equity, investment and commercial banking, experience in infrastructure either as a lender, advisor, or investor.
•   Strong knowledge of Excel and financial modeling, and ability to analyze and form conclusions from financial information.
•   Be highly motivated, willing to travel and work hard, be committed to the highest ethical standards, and ability to interact with colleagues from different backgrounds.

The following are highly desirable, but are not requirements:

•   Experience in infrastructure transactions in LAC, preferably in Brazil.
•   Project finance modeling experience.
•   Level 1 or higher CFA certification.
•   Interest and knowledge of relevant infrastructure and regional sector trends.
•   Verbal and written communication skills in Spanish.
•   Familiarity with AI tools to automate work.

WBG Culture Attributes:

1. Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
2. Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.
3. Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for results.

World Bank Group Core Competencies

As per WBG policy, an Extended Term (ET) appointment is subject to a lifetime maximum of three (3) years. Former and current ET staff who have completed or are in the process of completing their third-year ET appointment are not eligible for future ET appointments.

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