(Associate) Investment Officer - Manufacturing, Agribusiness and Services

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: https://www.ifc.org. Manufacturing, Agribusiness and Services (MAS) is one of IFC’s key industry groups responsible for a significant portion of IFC’s business volume, profitability and development reach. MAS engages in a wide range of sub-sectors including agribusiness, forestry, manufacturing, chemicals, healthcare, property, retail, and other areas, with both investment and advisory services delivered globally to IFC’s clients through its global network. The MAS Europe (MAS EUR) team is seeking a qualified (Associate) Investment Officer to join its dynamic team in Tbilisi, Georgia. The ideal candidate will bring strong investment skills in investment analysis and project management to evaluate new investment opportunities, conduct rigorous financial and investment analysis, and contribute to the structuring and execution of transactions, and to portfolio management. This role offers a unique opportunity to build relationships with clients, oversee project milestones and contribute to sustainable private sector investment that help alleviate poverty and improve people’s lives in emerging markets. The candidate should have demonstrated track record in leading the commitment of debt and/or equity investments, preferably across MAS sectors, and excellent interpersonal skills. Duties and Accountabilities: Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Develop a thorough understanding of the relevant country, sectors and support the team in building strong relationships with key counterparts in the private and public sectors. • Proactively identify potential investment partners and opportunities based on industry experience, reputation, market potential, financial capability, and strategic fit. • Assess the attractiveness of specific investment opportunities with a strong focus on credit quality and development impact and make recommendations to IFC management. • Work independently and with more senior staff to develop a strong pipeline of good quality investment opportunities in South Caucasus. • Execute loan, equity, and mezzanine financing, including processing mandates, conduct due diligence, structuring deals, negotiating terms, and portfolio management, across MAS sectors. • Work closely across departments to support the development and implementation of relevant country and sector strategies. • Work closely with IFC’s specialists to manage environmental, social, technical, legal, insurance, corporate governance, and other risks in projects. • Support client adherence to investment terms, generate supervision reports, detect early risks, and strategize for resolutions or restructurings as needed. • Provide high quality client service throughout the project cycle from transaction sourcing and processing to supervision. • Supervise and ensure quality of portfolio reporting information prepared by junior staff, providing industry, sector, and country perspectives into project risks and issues. • Engage with client counterparts to understand their business directions and support the design of client engagement plans and follow-up to resolve problems as needed.