The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of the World Bank Group, is a leader in sustainable investment in emerging markets. IFC is increasingly investing in projects with environmental and social risk issues related to the Amazon region in Brazil. These projects pose challenges to IFC because they often require the development of innovative and untested solutions to the challenges of sustainability involving a wide range of stakeholders, from community residents and small farmers and local NGOS, CEOs/CFOs of client and non-client companies, to international NGO and World Bank staff. The IFC has developed an Amazon Initiative Framework, an integrated World Bank Group approach to support the sustainable development of the Amazon. Such Initiative contemplates a combination of IFC financing and technical assistance to create incentives and new business models for private sector investments in the region. IFC s main objectives are to improve the conditions for sustainable business models, to develop sustainable value chain with suppliers and local communities, while protecting the environment, and to disseminate good practices in each industry sector. The Amazon Initiative is now seeking to recruit an Investment Analyst to integrate in the team. The appointee will report to the Amazon Initiative Team leader and will be stationed in the Sao Paulo office.
Duties and Accountabilities:
Gather market information and map business opportunities;
Assist in business development through the analysis of potential investment opportunities;
Support the structuring of new investments with industry departments;
Prepare clients for due diligence/appraisals;
Review financial and other reports from clients to evaluate operational and financial performance;
Assist in risk assessment and recommend mitigating measures;
Gather information, data and studies about the Amazon region;
Assist the Amazon Team Leader in the day-to-day activities.
Selection Criteria:
University degree in accounting, finance, or related subjects;
1-3 years of relevant experience;
Strong credit analysis and modeling skills;
Good business sense and strong client focus;
Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills;
Strong sense of teamwork;
Ability to independently gather relevant information;
Result-orientation with a high degree of initiative, independence, reliability and flexibility;
Fluency in English and Portuguese;
Ability to work in multi-cultural environment and in a multi-tasking mode;
Experience working with forestry and/or agribusiness in the Amazon is desirable;
Experience in a major bank/financial institution is a plus. The position will be based in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Application should be submitted by August 25th 2008. Resumes should not exceed two pages and other supporting materials should be no more than four pages (including cover letter). All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.
