IFC Investment Analyst Jobs 2024 – South Africa NGO Jobs

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IFC Investment Analyst Jobs 2024 – South Africa NGO Jobs.

IFC South Africa looking for “Investment Analyst”.

Applicants with a Bachelor’s Degree may apply on or before 03rd April 2024.

The International Finance Corporation is an international financial institution that offers investment, advisory, and asset-management services to encourage private-sector development in less developed countries. The IFC is a member of the World Bank Group and is headquartered in Washington, D.C. in the United States.

The IFC has published a job vacancy announcement on 22nd March 2024 for qualified South Africa’s to fill in the vacant post of Investment Analyst to be based in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Role & Responsibilities

Provide research and analysis on relevant sectors, markets and companies, including market mapping, comparator analysis, and sector and company financial projections/models. Research will focus on identifying and analyzing potential companies that IFC can engage.
Analyze historical and projected financial statements of companies within the sector and interest in Southern Africa countries to support informed decision making.
Extract data from internal and external databases, interpret, analyze and tailor presentation of data for various audiences; update/maintain information in relevant databases.
Support ongoing/current Advisory programs in Manufacturing, Agribusiness and/or Services, including identifying opportunities for expanding IFC’s Advisory-enabled investments.
Review, screen and prepare relevant business documents, presentations, and reports.
Support the Upstream-Advisory team with overall project management, planning and monitoring of deliverables to ensure timely and quality delivery of the work program.
Prepare documentation for IFC internal processes.

Selection Criteria

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, International Relations, Science, Engineering, or other relevant field. MBA or Master’s degree preferred.
At least 3 years work experience in banking, consulting, or another fast-paced, analytical, knowledge-based work environment.
Attention to detail and quality, thoughtful scenario analysis, and diligence in the quality of one’s own work.
Genuine commitment to development, the World Bank Group and IFC’s mission, strategy, and values.
Strong analytical and conceptual skills including corporate/project finance.
Ability to develop complex financial models.
Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, and database skills.
Ability to thrive under pressure and function effectively in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines, while working on multiple projects.
Excellent teamwork skills, ability to take initiative and work across organizational boundaries.
Ability to build relationships with counterparties (internal and external) to exchange information required for internal processes.
Strong written and verbal communications skills in English. French will be advantageous.
Previous experience with development finance institutions/international organizations an added advantage.