Financial Analyst - Derivatives & Capital Markets

Financial Analyst – Derivatives & Capital Markets

Job #: req33505

Organization: IFC

Sector: Financial Sector

Grade: GE

Term Duration: 3 years 0 months

Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment

Location: London, United Kingdom

Required Language(s): English

Closing Date: 6/30/2025 at 11:59pm UTC

Description

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. Our mission is to leverage the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity on a livable planet. For more information, visit .

IFC’s Treasury Client Solutions Department is a client-facing transaction-structuring and execution team that provides IFC’s clients with innovative fixed-income solutions. The group has global responsibility for derivative transactions, structured products, local currency solutions, and debt capital markets solutions.

The department is looking to appoint a dynamic and highly motivated finance professional to join the EMEA team covering markets in Africa, Middle East, Europe, and Central Asia. The individual would contribute to the structuring and execution of innovative fixed-income investment projects, provide analytics and market intelligence, and collaborate with a team of industry experts in a vibrant and dynamic environment.

The position is based in London, United Kingdom.

Duties and Accountabilities

1. Contribute to the structuring, pricing, and execution of hedging and funding transactions through derivatives and capital markets instruments.
2. Contribute to structuring and execution of IFC’s local currency bond issuances, by providing analytical and transactional support.
3. Build, maintain, and apply sophisticated financial models associated with the structuring and pricing of transactions, ensuring accuracy and reliability in analysis provided.
4. Conduct in-depth market research in both local and international fixed income markets. Analyze rating agency methodologies to inform transaction structuring and risk assessment.
5. Contribute to business development initiatives and the marketing of treasury products to clients.
6. Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including international investment banks, local banks, capital market firms, investors, and regulators, to facilitate successful transaction execution and market presence.
7. Prepare detailed analytics for investment committees, ensuring informed decision-making.
8. Contribute to documentation review, portfolio monitoring, and valuation as needed.
9. Participate in global travel as required to support transaction execution and stakeholder engagement.

Selection Criteria

1. Bachelor’s degree in finance, Statistics, Financial engineering, Mathematics, or a related Quantitative field.
2. At least 2 years of previous relevant work experience.
3. Knowledge of fixed income derivatives (e.g., cross currency swaps, interest rate swaps).
4. Strong data analysis and credit risk modeling skills and advanced knowledge of Excel.
5. Ability to multi-task and pay attention to detail under tight deadlines.
6. Highly motivated, results-oriented team player with enthusiasm for complex products, a “can do” attitude, and effective collaboration skills.
7. Strong oral and written communication skills.
8. Flexibility and willingness to work in different time zones as required in a global team.

WBG Culture Attributes

1. Sense of Urgency – Anticipating and quickly reacting to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.

2. Thoughtful Risk Taking – Taking informed and thoughtful risks and making courageous decisions to push boundaries for greater impact.

3. Empowerment and Accountability – Engaging with others in an empowered and accountable manner for impactful results.

World Bank Group Core Competencies

We offer comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life, and disability insurance; paid leave, including parental leave; and accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.

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