Financial Officer in London

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.

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.

WBG Treasury is responsible for managing approximately $300 billion in assets for the World Bank Group and other official sector investors; leading IBRD's, IDA's and IFC’s triple-A rated financing programs; conducting asset and liability management; overseeing the development and outreach related to financing and hedging products; and collaborating with World Bank member countries to help build their financial markets related capacity through advisory services.

Within World Bank Group Treasury, the Client Solutions and Structuring Department provides financial expertise and innovation using fixed income products including derivatives, structured finance, debt capital market and local currency financing solutions to WBG’s clients.

The department is looking to appoint an experienced finance professional to join the EMEA team which covers markets across Africa, Middle East, Europe and Central Asia. The individual would lead fixed-income business delivery for complex projects and programs with a focus on local currency financing, structured finance, and debt capital markets.

• Lead structuring, risk assessment, pricing and execution of fixed-income client transactions involving structured products, capital markets instruments, local currency financing, and fixed-income derivatives.
• Expand the ability of WBG institutions to provide suitable solutions at scale, including new approaches to local currency financing and structured finance solutions in frontier markets.
• Proactively identify business opportunities and contribute to business development and innovation in close collaboration with relevant business and support functions.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including regulators, government entities, investors, global and regional bank counterparts, and capital market firms.
• Provide financial product expertise, advice and training to a broader audience across the WBG.
• Lead and mentor junior colleagues in the team.
• Lead strategic initiatives to articulate and implement policies, frameworks, processes and methodologies.
• Take full accountability for business delivery, managing risks, and ensuring that outcomes are aligned with WBG‘s strategy.
• Represent the department in relevant internal and external working groups and conferences at senior level.

• MBA or Master’s degree in Finance, Financial Engineering, Economics, Financial Mathematics, Statistics or related area.
• At least 8 years of relevant work experience in fixed income with a focus on emerging markets.
• Deep understanding of fixed income derivatives and structured products.
• Demonstrated well-rounded business judgment, strong negotiation, structuring, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to co-lead cross-functional technical teams.
• Highly motivated, results-oriented team player.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexibility and willingness to work in different time zones as required in a global team.
• Knowledge of other languages relevant for the EMEA region would be considered a plus.

WBG Culture Attributes:

• Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
• Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.
• Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for results.

The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.