Investment Analyst – Private Equity Funds

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.

IFC’s Private Equity (PE) funds department is integral to this mission. IFC is the world’s largest investor in emerging market PE funds, with over US$6.5 billion committed across a portfolio of over 330 funds. IFC’s PE funds strategy focuses on supporting (i) growth equity funds, (ii) venture capital funds, (iii) small business funds in frontier regions, and (iv) selectively in-sector funds. In turn, these PE funds combine capital and expertise to enable investee companies to achieve the operational efficiency and governance standards required to realize their high-growth potential.

IFC is seeking a PE Funds Investment Analyst to be based at IFC’s Mumbai office. In this role, your primary responsibility will be to assess PE fund managers in South Asia to determine if they meet IFC’s triple bottom line: financial returns, development impact, and environmental and social responsibility. You will also work with IFC’s Global Managers on corporate assignments and global portfolio analyses.

Roles and Responsibilities 

• This dynamic role requires a high level of interest in private equity, international business, emerging markets, and development impact. The responsibilities of an Investment Analyst are divided among new business, portfolio management, and corporate strategy:

New Business

• Assist investment officers with designing, doing diligence, and structuring private equity fund investment projects in South Asia.
• Coordinate with internal IFC stakeholders—including Legal, risk, environmental and Social, Development Impact, and Macroeconomics—to successfully process investment projects and ensure compliance with IFC standards.
• Conduct industry research, network at regional and global industry conferences, and create country-focused and regional market mappings.

Portfolio Management

• Actively monitor fund relationships across funds in South Asia. This includes (i) participating in annual meetings, (ii) coordinating with IFC’s Legal department and Portfolio Manager to make key decisions on fund matters, and (iii) reviewing private equity funds information and preparing internal reports based on periodic financial statements, project progress reports, and other information submitted by clients.
• Build and maintain client relationships to ensure responsive client service and enhance new business opportunities.
• Prepare documentation for IFC internal processes and perform portfolio analyses at the regional and global levels.

Corporate Strategy

• Assist global managers with assignments relating to global teams and corporate strategy. This includes (i) analyzing the development impact of IFC’s PE Funds department, (ii) performing deep dives on target regions and sectors, and (iii) ensuring data accuracy in internal systems.

Selection Criteria

• Bachelors or Masters degree from a reputable university, preferably with a major in accounting, economics, or finance
• Minimum 2 years of working experience in a reputable institution in an Analyst role, preferably in Investment Banking, PE/VC, or consulting
• Proficiency in MS Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, and Word) is essential
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong writing skills
• Sound business judgment to identify issues and present creative and practical solutions
• Facility to work successfully in multicultural teams and across boundaries
• Demonstrated teamwork skills
• Strong client service orientation with an openness to feedback and new ideas
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

Source: https://worldbankgroup.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?id=29957&site=1