Investment Officer - Trade and Supply Chain Finance

World Bank Group•Washington, DC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is seeking an Investment Officer for its Trade and Supply Chain Department (CTS). The role is based in Washington, DC, and focuses on leading the implementation and monitoring of Trade Portfolio Solutions projects, including the Global Trade Liquidity Program. The recruitment process will fill two positions and is open only to World Bank Group and IMF staff, including eligible consultants and temporaries; applications from external candidates will not be considered. The Investment Officer will develop and execute Trade Portfolio Solutions transactions, leading and coordinating multidisciplinary teams across regions and IFC groups from origination through approvals and portfolio management. The role includes managing client relationships and delivering results that respond to client and market needs. CTS works with financial institutions and corporates and deploys products such as partial guarantees, risk-sharing facilities, loans, warehouse financing, and other structured products to support trade in emerging markets.

Requirements

Master’s degree in finance, business, or another related area.
At least 8 years of experience in finance or structured finance, with expertise in banking and/or financial institutions and a proven record managing transactions and client relationships.
Strong analytical skills for reviewing and analyzing complex financial information.
Knowledge and experience in global financial markets, including emerging markets.
Advanced financial, credit, and risk evaluation skills, with demonstrated ability to structure and negotiate complex financial instruments.
Strong written, presentation, and communication skills in English, including the ability to synthesize and tailor information to different audiences.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to systematically follow up on initiatives and decisions, prioritize high workloads, and deliver high-quality work on schedule.
Leadership experience managing teams, delegating work, providing direction, and training and mentoring junior staff.
Ability to work autonomously in multicultural teams and across organizational boundaries.
Ability to interpret complex data, assimilate information from diverse sources, develop innovative solutions, and make recommendations when information is incomplete.
Excellent business judgment and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify issues, propose practical solutions, and make sound decisions while anticipating implications.
Diplomacy, sensitivity, and discretion when handling confidential or sensitive information and dealing with clients, staff, and managers.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with clients and colleagues from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Applicants must be WBG or IMF staff, including short-term and extended-term consultants or temporaries; external candidates are not eligible.

Nice To Haves

CFA or CPA accreditation.
More than 10 years of relevant experience is strongly preferred.
Fluency in French or Spanish.
Experience in sustainable finance and/or climate finance.
Experience working in fragile, conflict-affected, and violent contexts is encouraged.

Responsibilities

Originate and assess opportunities with industry investment officers, trade finance officers, and regional staff; identify bankable projects in target regions, particularly IDA countries; and grow new business transactions.
Develop and guide teams in preparing pitchbooks and client proposals to support new business.
Lead structuring of complex facilities, assessing sectors, clients, securities, and country risks.
Negotiate terms with clients, internal and external stakeholders, and partners, including senior management; prepare presentations and support decision-making at key transaction stages.
Lead transaction teams from initiation and due diligence through internal approvals and transaction processing, coordinating work across multiple departments.
Take responsibility for transaction-related decisions and relationships, including engagement with IFC approvers.
Deliver transactions efficiently, promptly, and in accordance with best-practice standards; ensure documented transaction requirements are executed.
Monitor the portfolio and report development results internally and externally.
Mentor, train, and coach trade analysts and junior CTS staff; provide expert advice and share experience.