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Job #: req39186 Organization: IFC Sector: Investment Grade: EC3 Term Duration: 1 year 0 months Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment Location: Mumbai,India Required Language(s): English Preferred Language(s): Closing Date: 11/4/2026 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC Description

At the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group (WBG), you’ll join a diverse, global community working across cultures, disciplines, and borders to address the world’s most pressing development challenges. With 1.2 billion young people reaching working age in the decade ahead, the challenge of job creation has never been greater. Through partnerships across 145 countries and more than 182 offices worldwide, we work with governments, private sector, development partners and other stakeholders to invest in people, strengthen markets, and deliver scalable, data-driven solutions that generate more and better jobs and improve lives.

In fiscal year 2026, IFC committed a record $105.6 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries. For more information, visit www.ifc.org.

The Manufacturing, Agribusiness & Services (MAS) Industry Group plays an important role in supporting IFC’s strategic priorities. MAS’ sectors play a critical role in providing goods and services to consumers, addressing core needs, creating jobs, contributing to government revenues and stimulating growth. In IFC’s client countries, these sectors can account for up to 80% of overall economic activity and up to 90% of employment activity, particularly in the poorest countries.

IFC is recruiting an Investment Officer for the Manufacturing, Agribusiness and Services (MAS) team, with a South Asia focus (mainly India). The selected candidate will support IFC’s activities in the Manufacturing & Agribusiness (M&A;) sectors with a particular focus on the Manufacturing sector as part of the IFC MAS regional industry (investment) team in South Asia. This role requires strong and demonstrated technical skills in sourcing, structuring, negotiating, and executing transactions and in portfolio management.

The Investment

Officer will support strategies to grow IFC’s South Asia M&A; business and handle day-to-day responsibilities in leading transactions and managing the portfolio.





You will report to the IFC Regional Industry Senior Manager for South Asia.

Duties and Accountabilities The Investment Officer will work closely with colleagues in the South Asia region and global team on business development, investment transaction execution, portfolio supervision, and client relationship management focused on M&A.;

The responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Conduct comprehensive financial, market, and risk analyses to evaluate investment opportunities, ensuring sound decision-making and adherence to IFC’s investment standards.

• Prepare high-quality investment proposals and presentations for internal committees, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and alignment with IFC’s objectives.

• Monitor and manage the performance of existing portfolio investments, proactively identifying risks and opportunities to optimize development impact and financial returns.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including environmental, social, and governance (ESG) specialists, to ensure compliance with IFC’s sustainability standards and policies.

• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment that promotes professional growth.

• Contribute to the development of sector strategies and knowledge-sharing initiatives, leveraging insights to inform IFC’s approach to M&A; investments.

• Represent IFC at industry events, conferences, and client meetings, advocating for IFC’s mission and promoting its role as a trusted partner in private sector development.

• Drive innovation in investment approaches and solutions, identifying opportunities to enhance IFC’s impact in MAS sectors while addressing emerging global challenges.

Selection Criteria

- Advanced degree (Master’s or equivalent) in finance, economics, business administration, or a related field, with a robust academic record.• Minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience in investment banking,



private equity, project finance, or corporate finance, with a focus on emerging markets. Agribusiness focus a plus.• Demonstrated expertise in structuring, negotiating, and executing complex investment transactions, including debt and equity instruments.• Proven ability to conduct financial analysis, risk assessment, and market research to inform investment decisions and strategies.• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders, including clients, partners, and internal teams.• Track record of working effectively in multicultural and multidisciplinary teams, fostering collaboration and inclusivity.• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify innovative solutions to complex challenges in the manufacturing, agribusiness, and services (MAS) sectors.• Commitment to IFC’s mission and values, including promoting sustainable development, environmental stewardship, and social impact.• High level of adaptability and resilience, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.• Fluency in English, with proficiency in additional languages considered an asset, particularly those relevant to IFC’s operational regions.

WBG Culture Attributes:

- Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
- Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.
- Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for results.

World Bank Group Core Competencies

As per WBG policy, an Extended Term (ET) appointment is subject to a lifetime maximum of three (3) years. Former and current ET staff who have completed or are in the process of completing their third-year ET appointment are not eligible for future ET appointments.

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