E T Consultant - Investment

The Extended Term Consultant will support IFC business development and client relationship management activities within the Forestry and Wood Product cluster. Responsibilities include market analysis, financial and credit analysis, preparation of pitchbooks and marketing materials, and support in client relationship management with scope to structure and execute transactions upon successful origination.

Responsibilities

• Conduct industry and market research to assist in IFC’s business development efforts.
• Analyze historical and projected financial statements.
• Review company, economic, and financial information and prepare reports on periodic financial statements, project progress reports, and other information submitted by clients.
• Prepare documentation for IFC internal processes, including early screening, indicative terms and investment/credit committee memorandums.
• Prepare client pitchbooks and other marketing presentations.
• Participate in investment negotiations, particularly early structuring, with possibility to help structure and execute transactions upon successful origination.
• Identify data points needed to support the assessment of a given investment in all areas including but not limited to financial, market, development impact and ESG.
• Prepare presentations and other documentation as contributions to IFC’s internal reporting and maintain internal reporting materials.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or equivalent degree in Business, Finance, Economics, International Relations, Science, Engineering, or other relevant fields.
• At least 2 years of work experience in business and/or finance (e.g., business consulting, investment banking, or similar fields).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and sound business judgment to identify issues and present creative and practical solutions.
• Strong credit analysis and ability to develop complex financial models.
• Basic understanding of key aspects for investment transactions: technical, industrial, financial, environmental & social, governance and development impact.
• Good understanding of financial aspects of investment transactions, including how to conduct market analysis and determine financial soundness of a company or project opportunity and ability to conduct market and industry research and analysis.
• Strong business development and client relationship skills, track record and ability to focus on client needs effectively.
• Ability to interact directly and support interactions with the senior management of potential clients.
• Ability to multi-task and deliver excellence under time pressure.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and ability to work without close supervision.
• Team spirit and eagerness to take on new challenges.
• Keen interest in development finance and multicultural environments.
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills (oral and written).
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills in English, and at least one other European language.

Skills

• Credit Analysis
• Financial Modeling
• Market Analysis
• Industry Research
• Investment Transactions
• Business Development
• Client Relationship Management
• Financial Analysis
• Business Consultancy
• Investment Banking
• Presentation Skills
• Communications Skills
• Financial Soundness Assessment
• Pitchbook Preparation
• Marketing Materials Development
• Multitasking
• Entrepreneurship Skills
• Development Finance

Languages

English, At Least One Other European Language