Job Description

WBG Explorer

Job #:
req37472 Organization:
IFC Sector:
Economics Grade:
UC Term Duration: 2 years 0 months Recruitment Type:
Local Recruitment Location:
Panama City,Panama Required Language(s):
English Preferred Language(s):
Spanish Closing Date:
8/17/2026 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC

IFC — a member of the World Bank Group (WBG), 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 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.

We are seeking for an Explorer eager to work with our specialized investment divisions or country teams to play a key role in deal generation, investment transaction execution, and portfolio management. Our work with the private sector helps create jobs, build vital infrastructure, and attract much-needed capital to developing countries—improving the lives of millions of people around the world. With offices in 100+ countries and a diverse team from 150 nationalities, IFC offers continuous learning opportunities and exceptional benefits. Learn more about a career at IFC.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Executing rigorous analysis including 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.

• Assisting in the design of sector and country strategies; crafting client presentations.

• Prepare sector mapping to target potential clients and business opportunities.

• 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.

Selection Criteria

• Bachelor's degree in domains like business, finance, or economics or pertinent industry areas.

• Up to 3 years of work experience in banking, audit, project finance, or financial consulting, etc.

• Ability to work effectively in diverse, team-based environments.

• Ability to demonstrate robust analytical skills, attention to detail, thoughtful scenario analysis, and diligence in the quality of one’s own work.

• Ability to conduct market and industry research and analysis.

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.

• Genuine dedication to development and to the World Bank Group and IFC’s mission, strategy, and values.

• International mobility without restrictions.

• English and Spanish language proficiency.

• Candidates must have interest in development work and making an impact

• Candidates must be self-driven.

• Possess a sense of urgency, exhibit innovation, and have a strong intellectual curiosity.

• Proven writing and editing skills, and ability to convey complex ideas in a creative and clear style.

• Ability to prioritize, work well under pressure and capability to handle multiple tasks within tight deadlines.

• Strong teamwork orientation and good interpersonal skills.

• Positive attitude.

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.

Learn more about working at the World Bank and IFC including our values and inspiring stories.

About The World Bank Group

The World Bank is a vital source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world. Our vision is to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet.

We are not a bank in the common sense; we are made up of two unique development institutions owned by 189 member countries: the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development Association (IDA).

Each institution plays a different but collaborative role in advancing the vision of inclusive and sustainable globalization. The IBRD aims to reduce poverty in middle-income and creditworthy poorer countries, while IDA focuses on the world's poorest countries.

Their work is complemented by that of the International Finance Corporation (IFC), Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) and the International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID).

Together, we provide low-interest loans, interest-free credits and grants to developing countries for a wide array of purposes that include investments in education, health, public administration, infrastructure, financial and private sector development, agriculture and environmental and natural resource management.

Industry

Finance & Insurance

Company Size

10,000+ employees

Headquarters

Washington, DC

Year Founded

Unknown

Website

worldbank.org

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