Senior Investment Officer - Manufacturing, Agribusiness and Services (Chile) Job #: req30636 Organization: IFC Sector: Investment Grade: GG Term Duration: 3 years 0 months Recruitment Type: International Recruitment Location: Santiago, Chile Required Language(s): English and Spanish Preferred Language(s): Closing Date: 12/11/2024 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC Description 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. Our mission is to leverage the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity on a livable planet. Manufacturing, Agribusiness, and Services (MAS) is one of IFC's key industry groups responsible for a significant portion of IFC's business volume, profitability, and development reach. MAS engages in a wide range of sub-sectors, including manufacturing, chemicals, healthcare, education, property, retail, tourism, agribusiness, and forestry, among others, with investment and advisory services delivered globally to IFC's clients through its global network. The MAS Latin America and the Caribbean (MAS LAC) team seeks a qualified and experienced Senior Investment Officer to originate, structure, and execute investments in the region and lead our business development efforts in Chile. The Investment Officer will also have country-specific responsibilities. Through an extended local presence, MAS LAC aims to increase the level of investments and engagements with new clients through comprehensive value-added propositions, including mainstream, advisory, and upstream initiatives. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop local relationships and gain a deep understanding of the local business environment, which will be core to this position. The position will be based in Santiago, Chile. Duties and Accountabilities Business Development for MAS Establish, lead and coordinate business development efforts for the MAS sectors in Chile. As the MAS country lead for Chile, act as a central figure in aligning and executing the strategic vision for the MAS sectors within the designated country in close coordination with the Southern Cone Hub Lead. Proactively identify potential investment partners and opportunities based on industry experience, reputation, market potential, financial capability, and strategic fit. Lead the scoping process and identify priority sectors and companies to target as desired IFC clients in the country. Actively develop a local network with target companies, financial institutions, financial advisors, accounting firms, and credit agencies. Engage in local sector events to represent IFC as part of the business development activities. Structure bankable transactions, and prepare and present IFC Investment proposals to clients. Lead the presentation of PDS-Concepts through the approval process. Negotiate and ensure the signing of new mandate letters for bankable and impactful transactions. Actively manage relationships with targeted clients. Assess the attractiveness of specific investment opportunities with a strong focus on credit quality and development impact. Support the team in developing strong relationships with key counterparts in the private and public sector as well as development partners. Work closely with the sector leads and managers of the MAS LAC team to jointly develop a strong business pipeline. Process Investment Projects Lead structuring, negotiation, and processing of MAS transactions in the region. Support pipeline delivery to meet established targets and KPIs across MAS for the country. Undertake Project Supervision Provide financial analysis, market and industry assessments and make recommendations on selected transactions. Identify and monitor relevant issues that may affect IFC's portfolio quality. Process waiver or other types of actions as necessary. Act as a MAS focal point for Country and WBG engagements Act as the MAS focal point for engagement with the IFC Country Manager. Engage with WB colleagues on MAS-related issues. Support and mentor more junior staff and new appointments Coach and mentor analysts/associates in the field office during IFC's process cycle. Guide more junior staff in IFC career management. Support dissemination of best practices within the team. Selection Criteria MBA or Master's degree in a related field and at least 8–12 years of relevant experience in finance with a proven track record of sourcing, structuring, and closing investments. Extensive experience in financing and supervision work. Existing relationships and credibility across a broad range of manufacturing, agribusiness, and services industry sectors. Strong financial and credit skills; demonstrated ability to structure a variety of financial instruments. Business development and client relationship skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and fluency in Spanish required. Expertise in the forestry sector is a plus. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively with clients and colleagues. Ability to mentor more junior staff. Genuine commitment to sustainable development and highest ethical standards. Willingness to travel extensively. World Bank Group Core Competencies 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. 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