Investment Officer - Financial Institutions and Trade Finance

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is seeking an Investment Officer to join its Financial Institutions Group (FIG) based in Karachi, Pakistan. This role focuses on originating and executing investments, managing portfolio relationships, and supporting financial institutions, including trade finance activities, within the Middle East, Pakistan, and Afghanistan (MCA) region. The Investment Officer will work closely with IFC’s regional and global teams to expand access to finance, strengthen financial systems, and promote inclusive economic growth. Reporting to the FIG Manager for the MCA region, the position offers an opportunity to contribute to IFC’s mission of creating more and better jobs while addressing critical development challenges.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop and evaluate a pipeline of high-quality investment opportunities with financial institutions in the MCA region, aligned with IFC’s country and sector priorities.
- Lead or support the appraisal, structuring, negotiation, and closing of debt, equity, and other financial-sector investments, ensuring strong client and asset quality.
- Assess financial and operational performance, competitive positioning, development impact, and key risks—including country, sponsor, integrity, and transaction risks—of prospective and existing clients.
- Proactively manage portfolio investments through risk assessments, supervision reporting, disbursements, waivers, restructurings, equity valuations, and other client-related matters.
- Manage project milestones and produce timely, accurate, and high-quality investment, credit, and portfolio documentation.
- Originate and execute trade finance and supply-chain finance opportunities with financial institutions in the MCA region, collaborating closely with IFC’s trade finance teams.
- Monitor and execute daily trade finance transactions, facilitate timely processing of amendments and cancellations, and ensure compliance with corporate and trade operational guidelines.
- Utilize IFC’s digital and AI-enabled tools to support research, financial analysis, document review, knowledge retrieval, and preparation of investment and portfolio materials, exercising professional judgment and adhering to responsible AI use policies.

Required Qualifications

- Master’s degree or equivalent postgraduate qualification in finance, business, economics, accounting, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in investment, banking, corporate finance, private equity, or related financial-sector roles, with a proven track record in origination, structuring, closing, and managing investments.
- 3 to 5 years of specific trade finance experience, including knowledge of international trade products, correspondent banking relationships, credit assessment, transaction structuring, and portfolio management.
- Strong financial, credit, and financial modeling skills, with demonstrated ability to structure various financial instruments such as debt and equity.
- Excellent business judgment, analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills, with the ability to manage multiple assignments under tight deadlines.
- Proven ability to develop effective client relationships and collaborate across teams, disciplines, cultures, and organizational boundaries.
- Proficiency in English, both written and verbal, and willingness to travel as required.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

Candidates with experience working in fragile, conflict-affected, and violent (FCV) contexts are encouraged to highlight this in their applications. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong collaboration skills across diverse teams and responsibly leverage digital and AI-enabled tools to enhance productivity and decision-making.

The World Bank Group fosters a culture characterized by a sense of urgency, thoughtful risk-taking, and empowerment with accountability. IFC offers comprehensive benefits including retirement plans, medical, life and disability insurance, paid leave (including parental leave), and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. IFC is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer, committed to diversity and non-discrimination based on gender, identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.

This role represents a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful financial sector development initiatives within a globally respected institution dedicated to sustainable growth and job creation.