Operations Analyst

The Operations Analyst will support MIGA Korea’s activities as part of the MIGA Asia team, focusing on business development, relationship management, and underwriting activities. The role involves research, financial analysis, client management, and coordination with various stakeholders to promote foreign direct investment in emerging markets.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research on various topics across different sectors and regions, including preparation of briefing notes for senior management; background information and financial analysis of specific companies; trends in foreign direct investment (FDI); identification of business opportunities across sectors and regions.
• Collect data, analyze, and synthesize data from public and WBG sources for business development and project assessment.
• Research and identify investor/sector conferences relevant for sectors and regions.
• Prepare presentations, pitchbook, and talking points for MIGA Korea and Asia team and other groups in MIGA.
• Keep project leads and client lists up to date and regularly monitor its progress.
• Use the client management system and provide reports as requested.
• Perform ad hoc tasks as may be assigned.
• Assist in underwriting guarantees in various sectors and support team members on complex transactions with an emphasis on financial modeling and credit analysis.
• Prepare sections of relevant reports (sector updates, sub-sector information, strategy documents, briefing notes, underwriting papers, etc.) and contribute to the formulation of conclusions and recommendations.
• Research structures and participate in various projects.
• Liaise with counterparties to ascertain data quality in MIGA databases.
• Coordinate follow-up as required with sponsors, financiers, and public sector counterparties involved in project specification, definition, bidding preparation, negotiation, awarding of contract and project implementation and monitoring.
• Track status of projects at various stages in MIGA systems and provide regular updates as agreed with the Senior Underwriter based in MIGA Korea Office or another designated person.
• Develop and maintain database and tracking systems related to special sector initiatives.
• Write routine reports independently, including minutes of meetings.
• Work cooperatively with staff from other units and perform special assignments for other units, as required.
• Perform ad hoc tasks as may be assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in finance, economics, business administration, or related fields.
• At least 3 years relevant work experience in project/export finance, investment banking, corporate finance and/or investment-related work at a corporate, institution, agency, or advisory firm, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent knowledge of Excel and ability to develop complex financial models.
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills including corporate/project finance.
• Ability to think independently, analyze problems and identify appropriate solutions.
• Excellent organizational, administrative, and time management skills with proven ability to work promptly and efficiently under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, positive mindset, and the ability to work with people at all levels (inside and outside MIGA) with demonstrated team spirit and responsiveness.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Korean.

Skills

• Project Financing
• Export Finance
• Investment Banking
• Corporate Finance
• Financial Modeling
• Excel
• Financial Analysis
• Business Development
• Relationship Management
• Underwriting
• Client Management
• Research
• Time Management
• Organizational Skills
• Administrative Skills
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication

Languages

English, Korean