Operations Analyst

Operations Analyst

Job #: req36988 Organization: IFC Sector: Operations Grade: GE Term Duration: 3 years 0 months Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment Location: Ulaanbaatar,Mongolia Required Language(s): English; Mongolia Preferred Language(s): Closing Date: 6/19/2026 (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’s 3.0 strategy aims to stimulate more investment activities across emerging markets, by proactively working “upstream” to create, deepen, and expand markets and design and develop potential investment projects. Achieving these ambitions at scale requires an approach that relies on (i) a broader product offering to engage earlier in project cycle and secure opportunities, (ii) a greater focus on preparing clients in nascent markets and sector development and (iii) a greater focus on value addition and risk management of portfolio investment clients to enhance their performance.

The IFC’s East Asia & Pacific Department is looking to recruit an Operations Analyst for its Mongolia Office. The Operations Analyst will be responsible for assisting with research, analytics, operational work, presentations, resource support, and visiting missions support, primarily for The World Bank Group Country Manager and the country management team.

Roles and Responsibilities

The Operations Analyst will be responsible for the following:

• Conducting industry and market research and assisting in IFC’s business development efforts in priority sectors including: (i) Financial sector, including banks and capital markets, (ii) Real sector, with a particular focus on agribusiness and sustainable businesses and (iii) Infrastructure, including renewable energy. Analyzing financial statements and integrity of sponsors for potential IFC clients during initial screening and making recommendations to the Ulaanbaatar and regional teams or relevant industry teams.

• Researching and extracting data on Mongolia and, if needed, other countries in the East Asia and Pacific region from internal and external sources, reviewing and presenting the data in a variety of formats for various audiences to a high degree of accuracy and consistency.

• Supporting country team in development and presentation of country Strategies, including relevant WB country reports (i.e. CPSD, PLR, CLR, CPF, CCDR, etc.), IFC specific strategy presentations, relevant business plans and progress reports, briefs for the management team and any other similar documentation or materials as required.

• Liaising and interacting effectively with a network of contacts (both internal and external), and responding effectively to inquiries and to diverse situations that require tact and pragmatic problem-solving skills. A good network of contacts, both with business community, government stakeholders and/or other key sources of country context would be a plus.

• Under the guidance of Resident Representative, advise project teams on the country context, IFC role, strategic fit, World Bank Group objectives, local market issues, pipeline and portfolio.

• Assist the Resident Representative with overall program management, planning and monitoring of deliverables to ensure timely and quality delivery of the investment and advisory work programs.

• Portfolio monitoring and internal and external reporting. Provide any other assistance needed by the Resident Representative for the day-to-day coordination of activities, including administrative issues.

• Provide support to the WBG country team and other development partners.

• Providing support for select visiting missions.

• Perform specific tasks as required by the World Bank Group Country Manager, Resident Representative, and their designated staff.

Selection Criteria

• Bachelor's or master’s degree in economics, finance, business, Business or similar qualifications.

• At least three years’ work experience in banking, consulting or another fast-paced, knowledge-based work environment.

• Advanced Excel, PowerPoint and database skills.

• Excellent English and Mongolian writing and oral communication skills.

• Strong attention to detail and quality of deliverable.

• Excellent teamwork skills, ability to take initiative and work across organizational boundaries.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality, have a high level of discretion and professionalism.

• Ability to perform under pressure and function effectively in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines, while working on multiple projects.

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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