Senior 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 The MAS EUR LAC team is part of the Manufacturing, Agribusiness and Services Department at IFC. The team is recruiting a Senior Investment Officer in Rome, Italy to develop and oversee new business with European clients working in or moving into emerging markets focused on the manufacturing, agribusiness forestry, health education, tourism, and retail property sectors. He/she will design strategies and actively support new business development through managing relationships with existing clients and extending the network of new and potential clients in Italy and selected European countries. The overall goal of the Senior Investment Officer is to maximize the impact of IFC’s interventions and corporate objectives by developing innovative, developmental, and profitable investments for MAS. Duties and Accountabilities: • Lead the business development activities in the Manufacturing, Agribusiness, and Services (MAS) sectors in Italy and selected countries in Europe, ensuring alignment with IFC’s strategic priorities and development impact goals. • Develop and maintain a strong relationship of trust with senior executives in private sector clients, government stakeholders, and development partners to foster collaboration and expand IFC’s investment pipeline. • Provide leadership in offering the right product mix and value proposition to prospective clients, negotiating complex investment agreements, ensuring optimal terms and conditions that balance client needs with IFC’s financial and developmental objectives. • Champion financing and upstream solutions and structures to address challenges in the MAS sectors, leveraging IFC’s resources and expertise to maximize impact. • Represent IFC in high-level engagements, including industry conferences, client meetings, and policy discussions, to advocate for private sector development and investment in MAS sectors. • Contribute to the development and implementation of sector strategies and corporate initiatives, ensuring alignment with IFC’s global priorities and regional objectives. • Maintain close and daily key client account management and address urgent client issues that require close-at-hand input. • Mentor and guide junior team members, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment that promotes professional growth and knowledge sharing. • Uphold IFC’s environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards in all investment activities, promoting sustainable and responsible business practices.