IFC’s Metals & Mining investment team (CEMMI) is based in Washington, D.C. as well as in London, a key global mining client and partners location. The team covers all stages of metals & mining projects (from exploration through to development and production). Investments are made across the capital structure including via equity, mezzanine or senior debt instruments.
The metals & mining industry is important for development in many of IFC’s member countries. Increasingly, undeveloped mineral resources are located in Emerging Markets, and in many cases, in Low Income Countries. IFC can play a unique role in supporting member countries and clients in helping ensure that the development of these resources takes place in a sustainable manner, balancing appropriately the commercial interests of clients and the public policy considerations of member governments. IFC does this through the nature of the institution, but also through its relationship with the World Bank, and its suite of financing and advisory products.
IFC’s Metals & Mining investment team is recruiting an Investment Analyst to work closely with IFC's Investment Officers and CEMMI sector specialists. The Investment Analyst will help to: (i) develop new business, execute transactions, and monitor portfolio investments across the globe; (ii) manage key mining global client relationships; and (iii) contribute to knowledge dissemination via management of sector benchmarks, research of industry trends, and IFC lessons of experience in the sector. The position will be based in London. Some travel may be required.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Investment analysts work closely with IFC's investment officers, responsible for the origination, structuring, negotiation, execution, and subsequent supervision of IFC's investment projects. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Conducting industry and market research and assisting in the team's marketing and business development efforts, including preparing pitch books and presentations for clients.
Assisting in screening and analyzing new business opportunities, including building and reviewing financial models to assess investment projects' viability and employing other valuations methodologies to support the investment analysis.
Preparing internal investment proposal documents for senior management and credit presentation, including describing the rationale and risks of the proposed investment.
Participating in investment appraisals in host countries and negotiations with clients.
Monitoring existing investments in portfolio companies.
Work closely with sector, environment & social, and climate specialists on benchmarking of performance of IFC metals & mining projects.
Work closely with the team on evolving strategy for investment in the sector, drafting PowerPoint presentations and evaluating portfolio performance to improve profitability and impact for IFC in the sector.
Organize workshops and conferences for business development (including preparing presentations, marketing materials, etc.) and disseminate lessons learned internally; and,
Work with both IFC mainstream and upstream teams to promote new business and innovation.
Selection Criteria:
Minimum Bachelor's degree with a specialization in finance, economics, or business.
At least one year of relevant work experience as an investment analyst at an international investment bank, commercial bank, private equity firm, or asset management firm. Previous exposure to the metals & mining sector is a plus.
Strong quantitative/numerical skills with significant experience interpreting financial information and developing and analyzing excel-based financial models.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent presentation skills.
Demonstrated ability to work successfully in multicultural teams and across regions.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; knowledge of other languages would be a plus.
Highly motivated and proactive, committed to the highest ethical standards.
Interest in the World Bank Group and IFC's mission, strategy, and values.
