Strategic Finance Specialist

1 day ago


Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria international finance corporation Full time

**International Finance Corporation Overview**

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is a global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in over 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities.

Mission Statement:

We leverage the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity on a livable planet.

About IFC's Financial Institutions Group (FIG)

The FIG Department at IFC is seeking an experienced Strategic Finance Specialist to join our investment team covering Africa Region. The selected candidate will provide expertise in equity and convertible debt investments to our regional industry teams.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead business development in the specific region, driving growth and expansion in line with IFC's strategic equity and convertible debt investment themes.
  • Analyze macro developments and industry-level trends in respective countries, identifying opportunities for IFC to consider equity and convertible debt investments.
  • Develop and leverage extensive networks with industry players and other investors, working closely with our global equity team and regional industry management to create a healthy flow of early equity and convertible debt leads.
  • Articulate investment theses, structures, and valuations for new equity and convertible debt investments, developing exit strategies and managing portfolios.
  • Provide expertise and guidance to teams executing smaller investments, ensuring quality standards and robust investment structuring.
  • Foster collaboration with Regional Industry Managers, Global Equity Heads, and other management members to develop and execute profitable equity investment programs.

Portfolio Management and Value Creation:

  • Take leadership in managing high-value/complex equity and convertible debt portfolios, including exit strategy formulation and execution.
  • Drive value creation at investee companies, devising and executing equity sales consistent with portfolio strategy.
  • Support Regional Industry Managers in ensuring the right candidates are appointed as nominee directors on the boards of IFC investee companies and assess their performance.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • A Master's degree or equivalent professional qualification in finance or business and a minimum of 15 years of investment experience.
  • Minimum five years of active private equity/convertible debt/investment experience at a private equity or debt fund setup, in-house private equity team of a reputable asset manager, or private equity investment teams of sovereign wealth funds, etc.
  • Proven track record in sourcing, leading, negotiating, executing, and exiting private equity and convertible debt investments.
  • Strong network of contacts among reputable M&A firms, investment banks, financial institutions, private equity firms, institutional investors, etc.
  • Sound investment judgment, demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality work and results under time pressure.
  • Ability to develop innovative solutions and challenge the status quo to build the business.
  • Recognized as a good team player, strategic thinker, and thought leader.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills; fluency in English essential.

Benefits:

  • We offer comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life, and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave.
  • We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

World Bank Group Core Competencies:

We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and we do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.



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