Senior Investment Officer

Senior Investment Officer (G2) - Lead CTS for West – North Africa

Job #:

req35097

Organization:

IFC

Sector:

Financial Sector

Grade:

GG

Term Duration: 4 years 0 months

Recruitment Type:

International Recruitment

Location:

Lagos,Nigeria

Required Language(s):

English, French

Preferred Language(s):

Closing Date:

12/15/2025 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC

Description

Build a career with impact. Working at the World Bank Group (WBG) provides a unique opportunity to help countries solve their greatest development challenges. As one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries, the WBG is a unique partnership of five global institutions dedicated to ending poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, the WBG works with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges.

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries. In fiscal year 2025, IFC committed a record $71.7 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging private sector solutions, and mobilizing private capital to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet. For more information, visit

The Trade and Supply Chain Department (CTS) is one of the industry groups at IFC, with both investment and advisory services delivered to IFC's clients through IFC's global network. IFC's priorities in Trade are: (i) grow investment and advisory solutions in all regions it operates in, while achieving strong profitability and development impact (ii) build new and nurture existing client relationships to make IFC the preferred partner for key clients (iii) manage portfolio of assets for strong profitability and impact; (iv) support local companies, while improving transparency and corporate governance; (v) catalyze foreign investment, including mobilizing B loans, parallel loans, and other forms of capital mobilization; (vi) introduce and develop new financial solutions, products and platforms; (vii) build long-term partnerships with strong regional players; (viii) develop client, sector and country-level solutions through interventions that can be scaled and replicated; and (ix) be a thought leader and innovator of products and client solutions globally.

Global trade is an engine of growth that creates jobs, reduces poverty, and increases economic opportunities. It is a key driver of integration and opportunities for local enterprises in emerging markets and developing countries. Financing trade is fundamental to the movement of goods at all stages of the supply chain and can have a strong development impact in developing countries. IFC's trade finance programs offer guarantees, risk-sharing facilities, loans, and other structured products to support trade in emerging markets. Through these various products, IFC has supported more than 400 financial institutions and thousands of underlying companies in more than 90 countries across all regions of the globe. To date, IFC's Trade and Supply Chain Finance has supported over $250 billion in global trade, all of which is directly linked to the movement of specific goods across emerging market borders.

IFC is seeking a Senior Investment Officer to lead CTS's business in West & North Africa, anglo- and francophone countries and represent the Department in the region. The Senior Investment Officer will be responsible for the delivery of CTS's program in such region, which includes leading strategy, business development, mobilization and implementation for all trade products. He/ She will also expand external and internal business relationships and coordinate CTS's activities across IFC and the WBG. The Senior Investment Officer, Regional Lead for West and North Africa, will report to the CTS Super Regional Lead and will be based in Lagos, Nigeria.

Roles and Responsibilities

The Senior Investment Officer is expected to:

• Have a strategic and deep understanding of the Trade, Commodity, and Supply Chain Finance sectors and of the industry dynamics in the West African or North African region

• Have demonstrated success and in-depth experience in Africa, with a diverse range of trade and supply chain finance products and clients, and have evidenced complex issues solving financing structures, especially in IDA/FCS countries.

• Have recognized excellent client relationship skills and establish/maintain senior level relationship with financial institutions and clients in the region.

• Stay abreast of market development to manage risks taken in the portfolio.

• Have demonstrated innovative thinking and the ability to anticipate market trends and the business sense to develop new initiatives with a high probability of success.

• Have the ability to connect across the corporation and the courage of convictions to succeed in difficult situations.

• Oversee portfolio management by tracking the performance of all trade transactions and projects, and be prepared to respond quickly to any changes in the market.

• Lead a team of Investment Officers, Trade Finance Officers and Analysts of diverse backgrounds and experience, based in different locations. Mentor and Coach; provide development opportunities.

• Share knowledge and experience, internally at IFC, with the WBG and by participating in external events.

• Contribute to CTS's new initiatives and participate in the Department's Leadership

Selection Criteria

• Master's degree or equivalent professional qualification in Business and/or Finance, Economics, International Development, and International Banking.

• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience with a development finance institution (DFI), a commercial and investment bank with tasks related to private sector financial institution financing, preferably in Africa.

• Demonstrated knowledge in African financial institutions, trade, commodity and supply chain finance, credit and risk management, corporate governance, international finance and development issues, and market creation advisory work.

• Ability to represent IFC externally and to develop and manage relationships with clients, government, media, donors, and to work collaboratively with World Bank, other DFIs, and other industry stakeholders.

• Strong business development and client relationship skills, demonstrated network relevant for the team's business, track record, and ability to focus on clients' needs effectively; strong sense of service to clients and demonstrated business development aptitude; proven success in developing client relationships.

• Ability to plan and manage staff to achieve high-quality results and encourage innovation in an open team-based environment, inspiring trust and influencing and resolving differences across organizational boundaries.

• Ability to develop innovative solutions and challenge the status quo in order to build the business.

• Excellent people management skills and openness to feedback; new ideas and ability to guide staff to solutions to problems.

• Proactive self-starter, creative and skilled individual with attention to detail; works independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment.

• Highest standards of ethical integrity, transparency.

• Excellent writing skills.

• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively independently as well as part of a team; proficiency in English and French (French is required).

WBG Culture Attributes:

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

World Bank Group Core Competencies

The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.

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