Launch Your Career with the World Bank/IFC Investment Analyst Program!
Are you a talented young professional looking to make a meaningful impact in Africa’s development and investment landscape? The World Bank/IFC Investment Analyst Africa Recruitment Drive 2025 is your opportunity to join a prestigious global organization dedicated to promoting sustainable growth across the continent.
About the Recruitment Drive
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is seeking passionate and driven young professionals to join its Investment Analyst Program. This initiative aims to attract exceptional talent from Africa to support the IFC’s mission of advancing economic development by promoting private sector investment across various industries.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the 2025 Recruitment Drive, candidates must:
- Hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in fields such as Finance, Economics, Business, Accounting, or related disciplines.
- Have up to 3 years of relevant work experience in finance, consulting, investment banking, or similar areas.
- Possess strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills.
- Demonstrate passion for sustainable development and private sector investment in Africa.
- Be proficient in English (Proficiency in French or Portuguese is an added advantage).
Programme Benefits
Successful candidates will:
- Work with experienced professionals on impactful projects across Africa.
- Gain exposure to investment operations, portfolio management, and advisory services.
- Receive mentorship and training to enhance skills and career development.
- Access global networking opportunities within the World Bank Group.
Duties and Accountabilities
- Executing rigorous analysis including comprehensive due diligence and financial modeling.
- Analyze financial statements and projections, build financial models, and run sensitivities.
- Ensuring the highest standards of portfolio data accuracy and preparing monitoring reports.
- Prepare analytical sections of country and sector strategies and client pitchbook.
- Assisting in the design of sector and country strategies; crafting client presentations.
- Prepare sector mapping to target potential clients and business opportunities.
- Pinpointing business prospects via sector exploration and reaching out to promising clients.
- Engaging with internal teams and clients on data inquiries, document scrutiny, and financial statement evaluations.
- Crafting essential documents for our investment/advisory boards, upholding IFC’s stringent guidelines.
Job Location
- Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
- Cairo, Egypt
- Accra, Ghana
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Rabat, Morocco
- Lagos, Nigeria
- Dakar, Senegal
- Niamey, Niger
For More Information and to Apply:
Visit the Official Webpage of the World Bank/IFC Investment Analyst Recruitment
