Investment Officer Jobs In Dubai 2023 | World Bank

Investment Officer Jobs In Dubai 2023 | World Bank

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Ensure the timeliness and quality of portfolio actions (such as restructuring, equity sale, loan conversion) as well as regular waivers and amendments.
• Ensure timely, accurate and “value added” regular monitoring and reporting on the portfolio; provide early warning for assets at risk
• Assist in evaluating, structuring, negotiating, and closing new transactions, and in portfolio restructurings, rescheduling, capital increases, equity sales, etc.
• Develop innovative and appropriate financial structures for straightforward transactions
• Guide financial analysts in financial modeling
• Mentor analysts and other junior staff
• Oversee mapping exercises with the assistance of investment analysts
• Prepare investment process documentation for internal review and decision
• Participate in (or lead as appropriate) negotiations
• Use financial competences and personal influencing skills to overcome impasses in negotiations or other interactions to reach a successful outcome
• Work with senior staff to develop a strong pipeline of good quality investment opportunities
• Prepare- with the help of analysts- presentations and other documentation as contributions to IFC’s internal reporting and external communication, marketing and outreach

Selection Criteria

• MBA or equivalent qualification.
• 5+ years of experience in finance with a proven track-record in areas of sourcing, structuring and closing investments and/or supervising loan and equity exposures including working on restructurings, modifications and negotiated exits
• Proven financial modeling ability
• Strong financial and credit skills; demonstrated ability to structure a variety of financial instruments (including debt and equity)
• Demonstrated knowledge of industries, industry trends and opportunities in the sub-region countries, and understanding of local issues
• Proven business development and client relationship skills, track record and ability to focus on client’s needs effectively
• Ability to interact directly and independently with the management of potential clients, of financial and technical partners as well as government officials
• Excellent written, verbal communication, presentation abilities, and interpersonal skills plus fluency in English is required, fluency in Arabic is preferred, and fluency another MCT language would be an added advantage
• Strong inter-personal skills, ability to interact effectively with clients and colleagues from various cultural backgrounds
• Ability to mentor
• Genuine commitment to sustainable development and to highest ethical standards
• Willingness to travel extensively