Senior Financial Officer

World Bank Group • Washington, DC

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About The Position

Do you want to build a truly worthwhile career? Working at the World Bank Group provides a unique opportunity for you to help our members solve their greatest development challenges. The World Bank Group is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries, a unique global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, we work 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. For more information, visit www.worldbank.org
The World Bank Group Treasury is the Vice Presidency, reporting to the Managing Director and World Bank Group Chief Financial Officer, performing treasury functions for the IBRD, IDA, IFC, and, to varying degrees, for other members of the World Bank Group and other public sector investors. Its activities are organized and grouped into the following departments: Asset Management, Client Solutions and Structuring, Capital Markets, Operations, and Partnership & Advisory. The Treasury VPU also includes the Risk, Compliance, and Controls Unit.
The WBG Treasury has been a major player in international financial markets for over 70 years and has earned a global reputation as a prudent and innovative borrower, investor, and risk manager. Treasury is responsible for: (i) managing approximately $205 billion in assets for the World Bank and other official sector investors; (ii) leading IBRD's, IDA's, and IFC’s triple-A rated financing programs in international and domestic bond and derivative markets; (iii) conducting asset and liability management for IBRD's, IDA's, and IFC’s balance sheets; (iv) overseeing the development and outreach related to the financing and hedging products the Bank provides for its developing-country members; and (v) collaborating with the World Bank member countries to help build their capacity. Staff in Treasury regularly interact and work with other Departments across the Bank and Finance Partners’ teams.
Partnership and Advisory (TREAA)
The World Bank Group Treasury Partnership & Advisory Department (TREAA) serves as the institutional focal point for World Bank Group Treasury engagements with external public-sector asset management clients, including members of the Reserve Advisory & Management Partnership (RAMP). As a trusted partner to public asset managers worldwide, the Department designs and delivers capacity-building and advisory services tailored to the needs of central banks, international financial institutions, sovereign wealth funds, public pension funds, and other public institutions. A significant share of the Department’s work is delivered through RAMP, the World Bank Group’s flagship platform for public asset management. Established in 2001, RAMP supports a global network of nearly 100 public asset management institutions that collectively oversee more than US$2 trillion in assets. To date, RAMP has advised over 100 public institutions and trained more than 10,000 public-sector professionals, advancing sound public asset management practices. Drawing on the World Bank Group’s expertise, RAMP helps central banks strengthen resilience to economic shocks, enables sovereign wealth funds to safeguard intergenerational wealth, and supports public pension funds in meeting long-term obligations.
The Partnership and Engagement unit (TREAP) manages relationships with WBG Treasury’s public asset management clients and external partners, including RAMP members. Engagement Managers in TREAP work closely with clients to assess their institutional capacity, design tailored engagement plans, coordinate the delivery of training and advisory services with business partners, and lead outreach efforts to prospective members. In addition, the TREAP Financial Management team oversees RAMP’s financial resources.
The RAMP Client Services (CS) team in TREAP oversees the relationship with asset management and technical advisory clients on legal and operational matters. The team works with relevant Treasury units to respond to operational requests promptly and deliver high-quality asset management services. CS also leads digital modernization activities for RAMP operations.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of asset management operational processes, investment guidelines, and mandate implementation.
• Deep understanding of RAMP’s legal framework and asset management agreements.
• Proven ability to lead teams, mentor staff, and manage diverse workloads effectively.
• Strong communication and stakeholder‑management skills, including interaction with various managers, with the ability to navigate complex institutional structures with assertiveness.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate across departments and build consensus.
• Advanced degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Law, or related field.
• Minimum of 8–10 years of relevant experience in financial services, asset management, treasury operations, or institutional client management.
• Fluency in English.

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading operational digital/IT system initiatives, including strategic orientation on the development of new automated solutions, is highly desirable.
• Experience in multilateral, public sector, or institutional investment environments is an advantage.
• Fluency in Arabic, French, or Spanish is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop the Client Services team, fostering a high‑performance, collaborative culture.
• Client Service & Issue Management: Serve as the primary operational and legal process focal point for RAMP clients; ensure timely resolution of client requests and keep proper records.
• Cross‑Department Collaboration: Coordinate closely with the TREAP manager, Engagement Managers, portfolio managers, LEGFI, operations, and other Treasury partners to ensure seamless service delivery of asset management services; consolidate resource requirements for technical advisory missions and coordinate resource allocation with other business units.
• Governance Management: Support the TREAP manager in the preparation and coordination of RAMP items for the Treasury Operations Committee, ensuring completeness and timely follow‑up; liaise with LEGFI to follow the RAMP legal framework.
• Digital & IT Oversight and Data Management: Lead development of modernized digital tools and automated solutions; oversee data systems, documentation platforms, and financial control tools; ensure system integrity in partnership with IT; maintain all key client data, including contacts, capacity-building activities, and legal documents.
• Reporting: Oversee the preparation and delivery of reporting to RAMP members, coordinating with business partners to ensure quality and timely dissemination.
• Operational Implementation: Coordinate onboarding, mandate and guideline changes, contributions/withdrawals, and other asset management actions with internal partners.
• Risk & Business Continuity: Represent TREAA with business partners to support business continuity planning, strengthen operational resilience, and help manage operational risk for RAMP.
• Quality & Process Improvement: Identify operational gaps and lead continuous improvement efforts aligned with Treasury-wide standards.
• Strategic Representation: Represent RAMP Client Services across internal bodies and contribute to the team’s strategic direction.
• Capacity Building: Support advisory to clients in areas where the team has expertise.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level