Senior Investment Officer – Infra LAC Front Office

World Bank Group•Washington, DC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is seeking a Senior Investment Officer to manage front-office functions for its Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) Infrastructure department. The role coordinates with and supports the CELVP front office, aligns the department’s work with headquarters-based Knowledge Bank and IBRD teams, and updates infrastructure sub-sector strategies in coordination with department managers. The officer supports the LAC Infrastructure Regional Industry Director and Management team with program delivery, portfolio management, and strategic engagements, and represents the department in meetings with clients, senior management, World Bank Group colleagues, and government counterparts in Washington, DC. The position is based in Washington, DC, and reports to the LAC Infrastructure Regional Industry Director. The role includes monitoring pipeline, targets, results, compliance, operational risk, and departmental performance; preparing and reviewing materials and analysis; supporting workflow and correspondence management; quality-controlling key documents; contributing to knowledge and communications activities; and liaising with DC-based development finance institutions and US-based investors alongside syndications.

Requirements

Master’s degree, preferably in finance, business administration, management, economics, or a similar field.
At least 10 years of relevant professional experience in the financial sector, preferably in an investment-related function, with a proven track record of sourcing and closing deals.
Knowledge of and a track record in sourcing and closing deals in core infrastructure sectors such as energy, water, transport, and TMT.
Project and corporate finance experience in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Ability to lead complex transactions and discussions with credit, coordinate workstreams with internal support units, and mobilize resources to deliver comprehensive client solutions in a timely manner.
Proven record of developing and managing high-level client relationships and interacting directly and independently with technical partners, senior government officials, and other stakeholders.
Robust analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify issues and present practical, creative solutions.
Sound business judgment in identifying potential business partners.
Highest standards of transparency and integrity.
Proven track record of building human capital by mentoring junior and administrative staff.
Ability to manage conflicting priorities, deliver high-quality work on schedule, and work successfully in multicultural teams and across boundaries.
Strong financial and credit skills and ability to work with complex financial instruments, including corporate and project financing, mezzanine financing, and equity.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex issues, approaches, and lessons clearly to clients and stakeholders.
Ability to provide quality control for complex or sensitive written work.
Genuine commitment to sustainable development.
Willingness to travel extensively if needed.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, and Spanish and/or Portuguese.
Internal requisition open to World Bank Group and IMF staff only, including short-term and extended-term consultants or temporaries; external candidates are not eligible for consideration.

Nice To Haves

Proven experience in equity investments.
Preferred language: Spanish or Portuguese.
Experience working in fragile, conflict-affected, and violent contexts is encouraged where applicable.
Ability to responsibly leverage digital and AI-enabled tools to enhance productivity, learning, and decision-making.

Responsibilities

Coordinate efforts with and support the CELVP front office, maintaining working relationships and communications and keeping counterparts informed about relevant LAC Infrastructure issues and processes.
Coordinate with the LAC Regional Head of Operations and industry Operational Support Leads on CELVP front-office requirements.
Prepare data, analysis, presentations, management feedback, and other deliverables for the CELVP front office, the Regional Industry Director, and the Management team.
Coordinate the department’s work with headquarters-based Knowledge Bank and IBRD teams and relevant LAC Infrastructure counterparts.
Prepare presentations, reports, talking points, and other materials for internal and external meetings, conferences, and events in coordination with relevant teams.
Contribute to thought pieces and knowledge-management activities with the Regional Industry Director, Management team, and relevant Knowledge Bank and IBRD teams.
Monitor the department’s pipeline, World Bank Group indicator targets and results, compliance, operational risk, and overall performance.
Support workflow management, correspondence management, and task prioritization for the Regional Industry Director and Management team.
Provide background information and analytical input to support decisions on program delivery, portfolio management, and strategic engagements.
Quality-control key documents for completeness and compliance with operational and portfolio guidelines, including Tier III Board papers and client briefs for CELVP or the IFC Managing Director.
Support internal and external communications alongside the Communications team, including efforts to increase social media presence and improve LAC Infrastructure’s external profile.
Represent the department in meetings with clients, senior management, World Bank Group colleagues, and government counterparts in Washington, DC.
Liaise with DC-based development finance institutions and US-based investors, jointly with syndications, on LAC infrastructure opportunities.