JOB DESCRIPTION

Investment Analyst

Job #: req32921 Organization: IFC Sector: Investment Grade: GE Term Duration: 3 years 0 months Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment Location: Istanbul,Turkiye Required Language(s): English, Turkish Preferred Language(s): Closing Date: 5/8/2025 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC

Description

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. Our mission is to leverage the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity on a livable planet. For more information, visit www.ifc.org.

IFC has embarked on an ambitious new growth strategy (IFC 3.0) to develop business and stimulate more investment activity. This strategy calls for generating unique opportunities by proactively working “Upstream” to create, deepen, and expand markets and to imagine, design and implement investment projects. It requires taking a systematic approach to understanding the regulatory and sector bottlenecks that prevent the flow of private capital into productive investment in our member countries and addressing these bottlenecks through World Bank Group engagement on policy reforms and programmatic interventions at the country and sector level.

IFC’s Infrastructure (INR) Department is looking to hire an Investment Analyst to join its team covering primarily the MCT Region (Middle East, Central Asia, Türkiye, Afghanistan and Pakistan). The candidate will be based in Istanbul, Türkiye.

Role & Responsibilities of the position will include but not be limited to: 

•   Create and analyze financial models – Review and analyze historical and projected financial statements – Support the team in preliminary financial analysis and preparation of Project Concept Notes
•   Review company information and prepare reports on periodic financial statements, project progress reports, and other information submitted by clients
•   Conduct industry and market research on relevant sectors/markets from internal and external databases, including comparator analysis and market mapping – Assist in IFC’s business development efforts – Elaborate pitchbooks and proposals for clients
•   Provide analytical support to the 2 Regional Industry Managers (RIMs) and the Regional Upstream Manager in the monitoring/updating of the MCT INR pipeline (Mainstream and Upstream) as well as in the preparation of the Quarterly Business Overview reports
•   Liaise closely with the Global INR team and the MCT Operations team to ensure timely and accurate pipeline reporting
•   Act as the primary point of contact for the MCT INR team on key matters related to policies, procedures and systems. Be the Information Quality Steward for MCT INR
•   Under close guidance of the Portfolio Industry Leads (PILs) and by liaising closely with the relevant units of the Corporate Portfolio Management (CPM) department, ensure adequate monitoring of the MCT INR portfolio and up-to-date maintenance of MCT INR internal records. This includes among other tasks, compliance, review and preparation within the deadlines set, of the required documents/reports (Quarterly Portfolio Review, Debt/Equity Portfolio Review, Quarterly Loan Loss Reserve meetings minutes, portfolio documents tracking, etc.). Ensure accuracy and highest quality standards of each of these reports.

Selection Criteria

•   A bachelor’s degree from a renowned university preferably with a specialization in Finance or Business. Enrollment in the CFA program is a plus
•   Experience in a financial institution (2+ years) with a proven track record. Experience in portfolio supervision will be a plus
•   Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Sound business judgment to identify issues and present creative and practical solutions.
•   Demonstrated quantitative, financial analysis and modelling skills
•   Ability to gather and organize information and present in written and verbally findings in a concise format
•   Genuine commitment to Development and to the WBG’s mission, strategy and values
•   Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, AI and database skills
•   High level of accuracy and excellent attention to detail and quality
•   Ability to thrive under pressure and effectively in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines while working on multiple assignments. Excellent organizational and time management skills
•   Good interpersonal communication. Excellent teamwork skills, ability to take initiative and work successfully in multicultural teams and across organizational boundaries
•   Strong written and verbal communications skills in English and in Turkish are required.

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.

Learn more about working at the World Bank and IFC, including our values and inspiring stories.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements