IFC is seeking a PE Funds Investment Officer to be based at IFC’s Istanbul office. In this role, the primary responsibility of the Investment Officer will be to assess fund managers in the Middle East & Central Asia and Europe regions to determine if they meet IFC’s investment criteria for financial returns, development impact, and environmental and social responsibility, and to conduct portfolio monitoring analyses for IFC’s existing portfolio. In addition, the Investment Officer will be expected to work periodically on corporate assignments and global portfolio analyses.
Responsibilities:
Perform due diligence and structuring of private equity fund investment projects as a transaction leader.
Coordinate with internal IFC stakeholders – including Legal; Risk; Environmental and Social; Development Impact; and Macroeconomics – to successfully process and present investment projects and ensure compliance with IFC standards.
Conduct industry research, network at regional and global industry conferences, and assist with country-focused and regional market mappings.
Actively monitor the assigned portfolio of funds. This includes: (i) reviewing quarterly and annual reports of private equity funds and preparing internal reports and valuations based on periodic financial statements, project progress reports, and other information submitted by client fund managers; (ii) participating in annual meetings and other meetings with fund managers; and (iii) coordinating with IFC’s Legal department and Portfolio Manager to make portfolio decisions on fund matters as needed.
Taking Advisory Committee positions in portfolio funds as an IFC representative
Build and maintain client relationships to ensure responsive client service and enhance new business opportunities.
Prepare documentation for IFC internal processes and perform portfolio analyses at the regional and global level.
Assist Global Managers with assignments relating to global team and corporate strategy as needed. This may include: (i) analyzing development impact of IFC’s funds’ portfolio; (ii) performing deep dives on target regions and sectors; and (iii) ensuring data accuracy in internal systems.
Requirements:
Master’s or equivalent degree from a reputable university; preferably with a major in economics, finance, or accounting. MBA from a leading international institution preferred.
Minimum 5 to 8 years of working experience in a reputable institution in fund investments, equity investments, corporate finance or consulting.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Sound business judgment to identify issues and present creative and practical solutions.
Facility to work successfully in multi-cultural teams and across boundaries.
Demonstrated teamwork skills.
Strong client service orientation with an openness to feedback and new ideas.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
