Investment Analyst - Manufacturing, Agribusiness & 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 www.ifc.org . IFC is seeking MAS Investment Analyst, based in Almaty, Kazakhstan, to support the Manufacturing, Agribusiness, and Services (MAS) team in driving impactful private sector investments primarily across Central Asian countries. The selected person will work closely with IFC’s more senior Investment Officers on the identification, design, negotiation, structuring and subsequent supervision of the Corporation’s MAS investments (including assistance in portfolio restructurings, rescheduling, capital increases, equity sales etc.). Duties and Responsibilities: • Conduct detailed financial, market, and risk analyses to support the identification, structuring, and execution of investment opportunities in the MAS sectors, ensuring alignment with IFC’s strategic priorities. • Collaborate with senior team members to prepare high-quality investment proposals, including financial models, due diligence reports, and risk assessments, for presentation to internal committees and external stakeholders. • Support the end-to-end investment process, including sourcing potential clients, negotiating terms, and closing transactions, while ensuring compliance with IFC policies and procedures. • Monitor and manage a portfolio of existing investments, including tracking financial performance, identifying risks, and recommending appropriate actions to enhance portfolio quality and impact. • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, industry stakeholders, and co-investors to identify new business opportunities and foster long-term partnerships. • Conduct sectoral and macroeconomic research to identify trends, risks, and opportunities in target markets, contributing to the development of IFC’s investment strategy in the MAS sectors. • Contribute to knowledge-sharing initiatives by preparing case studies, lessons learned, and best practices to enhance team capabilities and inform future investments. • Actively participate in cross-functional teams and collaborate with colleagues across IFC to deliver integrated solutions that maximize development impact and financial sustainability. • Support the development and implementation of innovative financing structures and products to address client needs and advance IFC’s mission of promoting private sector development in emerging markets.