Investment Analyst- MAS Africa New Business Services

Investment Analyst- MAS Africa New Business Services

Job #: req37224 Organization: IFC Sector: Investment Grade: GE Term Duration: 3 years 0 months Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment Location: Cairo,Egypt Required Language(s): English, Arabic Preferred Language(s): Closing Date: 7/2/2026 (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: https://www.ifc.org

The Manufacturing, Agribusiness and Services Department is recruiting Investment Analyst to work closely with IFC’s Investment Officers, who are responsible for the origination, structuring, negotiation, and subsequent supervision of the Corporation’s investment projects. Investment Analysts help identify new projects and assist Investment Officers in executing transactions and portfolio monitoring.

This position will be based in Cairo, reporting to the Regional Investment Manager, Manufacturing, Chemicals and Fertilizers for North, West, Central and the Horn of Africa.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Fully understands the financial aspects of investment or advisory transactions, including how to conduct market analysis and determine financial soundness of company or project opportunity.

• Demonstrated skill in financial statement analysis, accounting, finance, financial modeling, DCF, and comparable company analysis to support informed decision-making.

• Ability to conduct market and industry research and analysis.

• Ability to demonstrate attention to detail, thoughtful scenario analysis, and diligence in the quality of one’s own work.

• Ability to analyze and synthesize debt pricing benchmarks and equity trading comparables.

• Basic understanding of how specific investments or advisory transactions in different industries and sectors impact economic, market, and social development, and how to use mapping methodology to assess market conditions, gaps, and business opportunities.

• Identify data collection needs to support the assessment of financial, operational, development impact, and market information as well as relevant ES&G matters. Coordinate with the client to obtain needed information.

• Demonstrates active listening skills by being attentive and listening to others to identify client and stakeholder needs.

• Able to distill and summarize large amounts of information from various sources to prepare business documents and presentations.

• Able to write in a logical and comprehensive, yet concise manner.

• Able to utilize graphics and tables to effectively and creatively present data.

• Extract lessons of IFC’s earlier investments or advisory mandates and other evaluative work as relevant to provide input to the structuring of straightforward transactions.

Selection Criteria

• Bachelor's or equivalent degree.

• Up to 2 years of work experience in a financial institution, particularly in investment projects.

• Ability to develop complex financial models.

• Keen interest in development finance and multicultural environments.

• Highly motivated, committed to the highest ethical standards, and able to work successfully in multicultural teams and across boundaries.

• Strong knowledge of financial markets.

• Strong analytical and conceptual skills, including corporate/project finance.

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.

• Fluency in English and Arabic is required..

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.

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