Senior Investment Officer- Manufacturing, Chemicals and Fertilizers The World Bank

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Posted 2 hrs ago

Experience

13 - 17 Years

Job Location

Egypt - Egypt

Education

Any Graduation

Nationality

Any Nationality

Gender

Not Mentioned

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

IFC is seeking Investment Officer, based in Cairo, Egypt, to drive impactful private sector investments in Egypt and North Africa. This role focuses on identifying investment opportunities, and structuring financial solutions in the manufacturing and services sectors.

Role Responsibilities:

  • Develop a strong pipeline of good quality investment opportunities through proactive origination/business development and developing and employing sector/country knowledge.
  • Evaluate, structure, negotiate, and close new transactions, portfolio restructurings, rescheduling, capital increases, equity sales, as necessary.
  • Lead term sheet negotiation/legal documentation process; use strong negotiation skills to develop solutions and overcome impasses in straightforward and complex transactions.
  • Clearly and succinctly communicate/present (verbal and written) credit analysis and investment proposals.
  • Develop innovative and appropriate financial structures for complex transactions for debt, equity and mezzanine investments and hands-on implementation of these structures.
  • Provide high quality client service throughout the project cycle from transaction sourcing and processing to supervision. High quality work and quality control. Build and maintain strong relationships with regional clients, businesses, banking and multilateral partners and government officials to further develop the sector and to develop specific investment opportunities.
  • Assist in the formulation, monitoring and updating of IFC s strategy in the manufacturing sectors in Africa region, working with IFC s industry and regional departments and in close coordination with the World Bank.
  • Coordinate closely with social, environmental, governance, and technical assistance colleagues to add value to our clients' businesses, find pragmatic solutions to the specific sector challenges, and achieve sustainable development impact.
  • Support in providing thought leadership within the team, specifically on the manufacturing, chemicals and fertilizer sectors.
  • Mentor and develop junior staff.

Desired Candidate Profile

Advanced degree (Master s) in Finance, Business Administration or equivalent.

At least 13 to 15 years of relevant work experience in a private equity firm, commercial bank, investment bank or international financial institution with significant emerging markets presence.

Experience in a lead role, in investment transaction (corporate and project finance), with proven success and track record in developing client relationships with the ability to focus on client needs effectively as well as sourcing, negotiating, structuring and closing quality investments.

Strong expertise in manufacturing, chemicals and fertilizers sectors, and relevant experience originating and structuring transactions in these sectors.

Strong deal origination experience and capacity. A strong network in Egypt and North Africa is a plus.

Strong business development/origination track record and demonstrated judgment in identifying/screening potential business partners and investment opportunities.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, and Arabic is a plus.

Demonstrated commitment to IFC s mission of promoting sustainable private sector development.

Strong financial and credit skills; demonstrated ability to structure a variety of financial instruments (debt, equity, mezzanine).

Strong sense of personal responsibility and accountability. Proven ability to work independently and deliver promptly and efficiently under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Willingness to travel extensively and geographic flexibility

Company Industry

  • General Trading
  • Export
  • Import

Department / Functional Area

  • Finance
  • Treasury

Keywords

  • Senior Investment Officer- Manufacturing
  • Chemicals And Fertilizers

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The World Bank

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.

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