ET Consultant, Investment Analyst, Financial Institutions Group, Peru

The ET Consultant will support the Financial Institutions Group in Latin America and the Caribbean by providing analytical, research, and professional support to Investment Officers. The role involves financial analysis, investment structuring, portfolio monitoring, and client relationship management in emerging markets.

Responsibilities

• Create financial analysis models.
• Support structuring of new investments.
• Analyze historical and projected financial statements and prepare periodic portfolio reports.
• Conduct industry and market research and assist in IFC’s business development efforts.
• Monitor operational and financial performance of client companies to evaluate risk and recommend active portfolio management actions.
• Prepare documentation for IFC internal processes and monitor compliance with IFC financial, environmental and legal requirements.
• Establish and maintain quality client relationships to ensure responsive client service and to enhance new business opportunities.
• Participate in investments negotiations.
• Liaise with colleagues across departments and the region and at the head office in Washington DC.
• Participate in the monitoring of investments in portfolio companies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or equivalent degree with specialization in business, finance, accounting, economics, etc.
• Preferably with at least 1-2 years of experience in finance, banking, portfolio management or consulting (ideally with a major financial institution, rating agency, consulting firm, etc.)
• Good knowledge of financial markets and one or more Latin American financial markets a plus.
• Strong financial analysis and modelling skills using Microsoft excel and ability to identify key issues.
• Sound numerical, analytical and conceptual skills encompassing finance and the associated areas of investment, portfolio management and corporate finance and economics.
• Commitment to economic development and keen interest in development finance in emerging markets.
• Ability to work successfully in multicultural teams and across boundaries.
• Demonstrated teamwork skills.
• Strong client service orientation with an openness to feedback and new ideas.
• Excellent presentation skills and ability to present ideas clearly and confidently.
• Fluency in English written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey ideas succinctly, clearly, and persuasively is required, along with fluency in Spanish.

Skills

• Financial Analysis
• Financial Modelling
• MS Excel
• Portfolio Management
• Investment Structures
• Corporate Finance
• Economic Development
• Development Finance
• Financial Markets Knowledge
• Latin American Financial Markets
• Numerical Analysis
• Analytical Skills
• Conceptualization Skills
• Client Relationship Management
• Presentation Skills
• Research and Analysis
• Multi-cultural Team Collaboration

Languages

English, Spanish