Investment Analyst - 110589
Basics
Title:
Investment Analyst
Job Stream:
Investment
Location:
Kolkata, India
Close Date:
19-Apr-2011
Background / General description:
The International Finance Corporation headquartered at Washington D.C., USA is the private sector investment arm of the World Bank Group. Established in 1956, IFC s mission is to promote private sector investments in developing countries, which will reduce poverty and improve people s lives. IFC offers a full array of financial products and services to companies in its developing member countries through long term loans, equity investments, guarantees and advice. The Program: The South Asia department of IFC is looking to recruit an Investment Analyst (“IA”) to be based in its Kolkata Office. IAs closely work with IFC Investment Officers who are responsible for business development, project design, negotiation and subsequent supervision of IFC s investment projects. Among other responsibilities, they help develop new projects in developing countries , assist with advise to private companies, whether on restructuring, using new financial instruments (e.g. risk management tools) etc. The primary responsibilities and overall profile required for this position are as given below.
Duties and Accountabilities:
Investment Analysts assist Investment Officers in all aspects of their work, including:
· Conducting industry and market research
· Identifying potential clients and make initial contact.
· Reviewing company, economic and financial information
· Preparing financial models
· Analyzing historical and projected financial statements
· Preparing the documents required for IFC s investments, including project proposals and term sheets
· Participating in investment negotiations Analysts also assist their respcetive managers and undertake supervisory work on existing projects, including the preparation of:
· Portfolio supervision reports and related information
· Country Strategy papers as required
· Briefs for visits by high-level IFC staff
· Project profiles for trust funds assistance
· Other projects assigned by the Manager This is a fixed term position for 2 yrs. Reporting: This position reports to the Ayaan Adam , Manager – FM, S. Asia
Selection Criteria:
· Minimum requirement is a recent undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, or a related specialty, typically with additional relevant professional experience of at least 2 years.
· Sound analytical and conceptual skills encompassing finance and the associated areas of financial investment, portfolio management, corporate finance and economics.
· The ability to communicate ideas clearly and confidently.
· Aptitude in basic financial software applications (e.g. Microsoft Excel).
· Fluency in English is essential to enable the staff member to produce concise written and oral reports.
· A keen interest in development finance and in working in a multicultural environment. No paper mail or faxes please only short-listed candidates will be contacted
