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Principal Investment Officer, Infrastructure - Mexico Job #: req31113
Organization: IFC
Sector: Investment
Grade: GH
Term Duration: 3 years 0 months
Recruitment Type: International Recruitment
Location: Mexico
Closing Date: 1/23/2025 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC
Description 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. Our mission is to leverage the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity on a livable planet.
Infrastructure is one of IFC's strategic priorities.
IFC's Infrastructure department supports the World Bank Group's aim of improving access to efficient, reliable and affordable infrastructure for the poor in emerging markets. The Latin America Infrastructure department is looking to recruit a Principal Investment Officer with considerable experience to lead business development efforts in the infrastructure space in Mexico. The position will be based in Mexico City, reporting to the LAC1 Infrastructure Manager.
Duties and Accountabilities include, but are not limited to: Develop and lead the implementation of the strategy for infrastructure in Mexico in coordination with the sector leads, coordinate business development efforts across Mexico, focusing on developing a strong business pipeline, generating leads and mandates.Proactively identify potential investment partners and opportunities based on industry experience, reputation, market potential, financial capability, and strategic fit.Build and manage relationships with strategic and potential top tier clients,
and stakeholders in Mexico with the objective of developing business opportunities.Analyze operational and financial performance of potential client companies; review investment proposals, evaluate the benefits and risks of new transactions, conduct project discussions with clients and assure quality follow-up within IFC as well as with external counterparts.Assess the attractiveness of specific investment opportunities with a strong focus on credit quality and development impact and make recommendations to IFC's management to build an overall strong portfolio.Lead and manage a team of 10 infrastructure investment professionals in the Mexico office, providing guidance, mentorship,
and performance management to ensure alignment with organizational goals and delivery of high-quality investment outcomes.Lead and organize periodic knowledge management sessions to develop team capacity in assessing opportunities.Lead the execution of transactions across various infrastructure subsectors and provide expert advice to investment teams.Work with portfolio managers and special operations to address emerging risks in the Mexican portfolio and to capture learning that can translate into improved structuring of future sector business.Identify, communicate internally and as appropriate, act on trends and developments that affect clients, companies and the industries in which they operate.Lead efforts and coordinate closely with advisory and environmental & social teams to add value to our client's businesses, find pragmatic solutions to the specific sector challenges, and achieve sustainable development impact.Together with the upstream unit,
work on identifying and prioritizing upstream leads in Mexico.Participate in the design of approaches and interventions to create upstream markets and provide substantive input to key components of Country Private Sector Diagnostics.Attend and participate as speaker in industry conferences and other corporate initiatives.Selection Criteria Master degree, preferably in finance, business administration, management, economics, or a similar field.At least 12 to 15 years of relevant professional experience in the financial sector, preferably in an investment related function with a proven track-record of sourcing and closing deals.Knowledge and track record sourcing and closing deals in the core infrastructure sectors (energy, water, transport, TMT, etc).Project and corporate finance experience in Mexico required.Proven experience in equity investments preferred.Proven ability to lead complex transactions,
lead discussions with credit, coordinate workstreams with other internal critical support units and mobilize resources to deliver comprehensive solutions to clients in a timely manner.Proven record developing and managing high-level client relationships. Ability to interact directly and independently with technical partners, senior government officials, as well as other stakeholders.Robust analytical and problem-solving skills to identify issues and present creative and practical solutions.Sound business judgment to identify potential business partners.Highest standards of transparency and integrity.Proven track record in building human capital by mentoring junior and less seasoned investment staff.Capacity to deal with conflicting priorities and deliver high quality work on schedule; facility to work successfully in multicultural teams and across boundaries.Strong financial and credit skills; demonstrated ability to work with a variety of complex financial instruments.Outstanding written and verbal communication skills. Ability to describe highly complex issues, approaches, and lessons in a manner that is relevant and understandable to clients/stakeholders.Genuine commitment to sustainable development.Willingness to travel extensively across country and outside if needed.Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish.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.
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