Job Description

Associate Investment Officer, Infrastructure

Job #: req36989 Organization: IFC Sector: Investment Grade: GF Term Duration: 3 years 0 months Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment Location: Dhaka,Bangladesh Required Language(s): English Preferred Language(s): Bengali Closing Date: 6/17/2026 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC

Description

Build a career with impact. Working at the World Bank Group (WBG) provides a unique opportunity to help countries solve their greatest development challenges. As one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries, the WBG is a unique partnership of five global institutions dedicated to ending poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, the WBG works with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges.

The International Finance Corporation (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 in developing countries. In fiscal year 2025, IFC committed a record $71.7 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging private sector solutions, and mobilizing private capital to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet. For more information, visit www.ifc.org.

The Asia Pacific Infrastructure & Natural Resources Department is recruiting an Associate Investment Officer based in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Infrastructure is one of IFC's strategic priorities. IFC's focus in the sector is on (i) increasing access to basic infrastructure services, (ii) supporting local companies while improving transparency and corporate governance, (iii) exploring new equity investment opportunities and catalyzing foreign direct investments, including co-investments and mobilizing syndicated and parallel loans; (iv) introducing and developing new financial products including through Public Private Partnerships; and (v) building long-term partnerships with strong regional players.

The selected candidate will be expected to play multiple roles, including supporting and working closely with the Team Lead to develop IFC’s infrastructure business in South Asia, executing debt and equity investments for infrastructure projects across Asia Pacific, and supervising portfolio investments.

Duties & Accountabilities:

The responsibilities of the Associate Investment Officer will include but are not limited to:

• Contribute to originating, executing and managing viable investment transactions, across the capital structure (equity, mezzanine, or senior debt), that maximize development impact as well as profitability
• Prepare investment or advisory committee materials focusing on financial and nonfinancial risk assessments and deal structuring, applying knowledge of policy and procedures and assessing exceptions where relevant.
• Together with more senior members of the team, develop a strong pipeline of good quality investment opportunities by anticipating market trends and employing sector/country knowledge
• Participate as part of teams led by senior investment officers in putting together sector interventions and client engagement plans for IFC’s strategic and top tier clients.
• Work closely and coordinate with the Knowledge Bank staff members, Country Managers and Officers, World Bank and MIGA colleagues and other colleagues to develop client, country and sector strategies
• Coordinate closely with social, environmental, gender and technical assistance colleagues to add value to our clients' businesses, find pragmatic solutions to the specific sector challenges, and achieve sustainable development impact
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, global and regional private businesses, banking and multilateral partners and understand the political context and the mindset of the government officials to further develop investment opportunities
• Ability to guide, advise, mentor, and coach junior staff and peers to develop and broaden their scope of skills, including providing on-the-job learning opportunities.
• Share lessons learned and knowledge to generate innovative ideas, products, or solutions that can be replicated in other locations.

Selection Criteria

• Master's degree in a related field and at least 4-5 years of relevant experience. Related fields of education include business, finance, or economics or an area of expertise specific to a sector, subject matter, or industry specialty. Relevant experience could include a proven track record in developing and/ or financing projects and operations in one or more of the transport, energy, telecom and urban infrastructure sectors.
• Business development ability, including ability to build long-term engagement with clients and credibility by demonstrating long-term perspective, open-mindedness, persistence, innovation, and knowledge of their business, sector, and culture; maintaining an ongoing dialogue on their business needs, operations, and strategies as well as opportunities for strategically aligned business deals
• A reputation for listening carefully to clients and stakeholders and asking targeted questions to understand their needs and determine the viability of a business opportunity.
• Track record in executing or supporting the execution of transactions and sound portfolio monitoring.
• Ability to build and maintain extensive networks in sectors, country, region, or specialization (e.g., legal, credit, industry specialists), and an ability to leverage those networks to maintain expertise, identify and capitalize on business opportunities, bring deals to closure, and obtain approvals.
• Ability to interact effectively with various stakeholders at the working level including WBG staff and government officials.
• Strong understanding of the infrastructure financing market in APAC.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and with high standards of work quality.
• Fluency in English, Ability to read and speak Bengali is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to describe complex issues, approaches, and lessons in a manner that is relevant and understandable to clients/stakeholders.
• Proactively seeks input from peers and leaders to deliver objectives and identify where to eliminate delivery roadblocks.
• Genuine commitment to sustainable development.
• Willingness to travel extensively and geographic flexibility.
• Highest level of integrity.

WBG Culture Attributes:

1. Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
2. Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.
3. Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for results.

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.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.

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