(Senior) Investment Officer – Corporate Finance Services

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement CFS strategy with regional and World Bank Group teams
• Originate, structure and execute EMP and M&A advisory mandates across the MCA region
• Lead strategic pre-IPO advisory mandates across five regions
• Advise clients on listing readiness, valuation, broker selection and prospectus review
• Build and manage multi-regional client relationships and transaction strategies
• Provide senior oversight on transaction materials and documentation
• Mentor junior colleagues on transaction execution and business development
• Strengthen IFC's positioning and visibility in the CFS space

Requirements

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics or related field
• At least 8 years of relevant professional experience
• Experience in equity transactions as investor, advisor or underwriter
• Transaction advisory experience in buy-side, sell-side and restructuring mandates
• Track record delivering M&A, restructuring and IPO mandates under tight timelines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to use LLM tools responsibly for research and analysis

Preferred Qualifications

• 12 or more years of experience in investment banking, corporate finance or M&A advisory
• Experience taking companies public on major international stock exchanges
• Arabic and/or Russian language skills

Benefits

• Retirement plan, medical, life and disability insurance
• Paid leave including parental leave

About the Company

• IFC is a member of the World Bank Group, investing in private companies and financial institutions in developing countries.