Investment Analyst - FIG

Investment Analyst - FIG

Job #: req37673 Organization: IFC Sector: Investment Grade: GE Term Duration: 3 years 0 months Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment Location: Manila,Philippines Required Language(s): English Preferred Language(s): Tagalog Closing Date: 7/30/2026 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC

Description

Build a career with impact. Working at the World Bank Group (WBG) provides a unique opportunity to help countries solve their greatest development challenges. As one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries, the WBG is a unique partnership of five global institutions dedicated to ending poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, the WBG works with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges.

The International Finance Corporation (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 in developing countries. In fiscal year 2025, IFC committed a record $71.7 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging private sector solutions, and mobilizing private capital to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet. For more information, visit www.ifc.org.

IFC has embarked on an ambitious new growth strategy (IFC 3.0) to stimulate more investment activity, especially in Low Income Countries (LICs) and Fragile and Conflict affected Situations (FCS). This strategy calls for generating our own 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. It also requires capacity to leverage WBG programs and projects to develop our own proactive sector interventions and to imagine and design projects even in the absence of reforms.

The Financial Institutions Group (FIG) is one of three major industry groups at IFC, responsible for managing roughly 40% of IFC’s overall business in terms of volume and capital at risk. IFC is seeking an Investment Analyst for the Upstream and Advisory Services department within FIG, with deep operational and/or investment expertise in the financial sector, which could include SME Finance, Capital Markets, Sustainable Finance, Digital Banking/Fintech, Housing Finance, and/or Insurance. Experience or expertise in the Sustainable Finance and/or Capital Markets industry/sectors is especially desirable.

IFC is seeking an Investment Analyst to support Advisory and Upstream work in the Asia and Pacific region, more specifically in Manila, the Philippines, with a focus on the financial sector. The Investment Analyst will support the development of a high-quality Advisory and Upstream pipeline through financial analysis, research, analytical, project management and operational work.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Provide research and analysis on relevant sectors, markets and companies, including market mapping, comparator analysis, and sector and company financial projections/models.

• Analyze historical and projected financial statements of companies within the financial sector.

• Analyze market or firm-level reports, identify gaps and opportunities for Advisory and Upstream support.

• Data analysis on clients’ portfolios, including segmentation, trend analysis, among others.

• Extract data from internal and external databases, manipulate and present data for various audiences and update/maintain information in relevant databases.

• Review, screen and prepare relevant documents and reports, such as integrity due diligence.

• Support the Advisory and Upstream team with overall project management, planning and monitoring of deliverables to ensure timely and quality delivery of the work program.

• Support Investments teams when required.

• Prepare, track, and monitor portfolio and pipeline data documentation for IFC internal processes.

Selection Criteria

The ideal candidate combines strong operational experience in the financial sector with a proven ability to originate, structure, and deliver market-creating initiatives, and to engage effectively with public and private stakeholders:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Economics, International Relations, Engineering, or other relevant field. MBA or Masters degree preferred.

• 3 years work experience in the financial sector, consulting or another fast-paced, knowledge-based work environment. Related fields of education include banking, business, finance, or economics or an area of expertise specific to the financial or banking sectors. Relevant experience could include a proven track record in banking, capital markets, business consulting, investment banking, or operational experience in the financial sector.

• Additional knowledge in SME finance, capital markets, sustainable finance, risk management, or digital financial services will be considered an asset.

• Genuine commitment to development and to 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.

• Excellent attention to detail and quality.

• Agile, 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.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; able to prepare clear reports, presentations, and project documentation. Fluency in Tagalog is an asset.

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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