(Senior) Investment Officer - Global Energy

(Senior) Investment Officer - Global Energy

Description

At the World Bank Group (WBG), you’ll join a diverse, global community working across cultures, disciplines, and borders to address the world’s most pressing development challenges. With 1.2 billion young people reaching working age in the decade ahead, the challenge of job creation has never been greater. Through partnerships across 145 countries and more than 182 offices worldwide, we work with governments, private sector, development partners and other stakeholders to invest in people, strengthen markets, and deliver scalable, data-driven solutions that generate more and better jobs and improve lives. For more information, visit www.worldbank.org.

The World Bank’s Infrastructure Vice Presidency, part of the WBG Knowledge Bank, provides investment and advisory services for private and public sector clients across energy, mining and metals, transport, waste, and tourism sectors, and further mobilizes private sector capital from institutional investors and other financial institutions. It acts as a strategic partner to the private sector, leveraging its financial resources, deep-seated global expertise, and ability to mitigate risk and mobilize capital to foster infrastructure development that opens markets, drives economic growth, creates jobs and improves living standards across a wide array of infrastructure sectors in emerging markets.

The Energy Investments, Solutions & Impact team (KIESI) within the WBG Infrastructure Vice Presidency seeks to accelerate critical private sector investments in energy infrastructure, including by leveraging the Knowledge Bank resources to promote initiatives and innovative financing products. Our team is united by core values of Impact, Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation. Together, we tackle the world’s toughest challenges, and advance social and economic inclusion.

KIESI is looking to recruit a (Senior) Investment Officer to lead KIESI priorities related to sector strategy and expertise, knowledge creation and sharing, innovation, deal-structuring guidance, global client relationships, and business development.

Duties and Accountabilities:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Lead selected power sub-sector(s), such as solar, wind, transmission, distribution, nuclear, gas, hydropower and battery storage, and serve as a focal investment specialist supporting management and investment teams globally in business development, project structuring and execution, and approval processes for such sub-sectors;
• Develop WBG value propositions and help design and replicate global investment and advisory products in selected power sub-sectors of specialization;
• Manage selected global client relationships or work with global client relationship managers to support client engagement and business development in the energy sector;
• Lead knowledge management and contribute to knowledge creation, sharing, and dissemination across WBG regional and sector teams, with an emphasis on practical knowledge supporting business development, market creation, innovation, investment decision-making, and risk management;
• Work closely with WBG management and external stakeholders on energy sector and sub-sector strategies and implementation plans;
• Actively monitor industry and market trends, participate in industry events, and build sector relationships globally;
• Lead or support WBG initiatives and participation in energy-related events, including conferences and annual meetings; and
• Mentor and coach less-experienced staff and help build talent and strengthen the skills base of the team.

Selection Criteria

• Master's degree in finance, economics, business administration, engineering, or a similar relevant field;
• 8+ years of relevant experience, preferably with several years at a development finance institution;
• Significant investment and sector experience in power, with recognized sub-sector specialization and expertise;
• Proven ability to develop and implement power-sector business strategies and lead knowledge management activities globally;
• Strong track record in project development, origination, structuring, execution, and portfolio management of power-sector transactions in emerging markets and developing countries;
• Familiarity with multiple financial products, including project and corporate finance, blended finance, quasi-equity, and straight equity;
• Demonstrated ability to innovate and create new opportunities across sub-sectors and financing products;
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, government authorities, industry groups and experts;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and sound business judgment to identify issues and present creative and practical solutions;
• Proven leadership capabilities and ability to take initiative and drive change;
• Capacity to deal with conflicting priorities and deliver high-quality work on schedule; ability to work successfully in multicultural teams and across boundaries;
• Highly motivated and proactive, and committed to the highest ethical standards;
• Commitment to the World Bank Group's and IFC’s mission, strategy, and values;
• Fluent in English; other languages are a plus.
  

As the World Bank Group continues to evolve, we value candidates who:

• Demonstrate the ability to collaborate effectively across teams, disciplines, cultures, and institutional boundaries.
• Responsibly leverage digital and AI-enabled tools to enhance productivity, learning, and decision-making.
• Bring experience working in fragile, conflict-affected, and violent (FCV) contexts and are encouraged to highlight relevant experience in their application materials, where applicable.

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 

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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