Senior Investment Officer – Infra LAC Front Office

Job #: req38925

Organization: IFC

Sector: Investment

Grade: GG

Term Duration: Open-Ended Staff (OPEN-OP)

Recruitment Type: International Recruitment

Location: Washington, DC, United States

Required Language(s): English

Preferred Language(s): Spanish or Portuguese

Closing Date: 10/30/2026 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC

Description

At the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group (WBG), you’ll join a diverse, global community working across cultures, disciplines, and borders to address the world’s most pressing development challenges. With 1.2 billion young people reaching working age in the decade ahead, the challenge of job creation has never been greater. Through partnerships across 145 countries and more than 182 offices worldwide, we work with governments, private sector, development partners and other stakeholders to invest in people, strengthen markets, and deliver scalable, data-driven solutions that generate more and better jobs and improve lives. In fiscal year 2026, IFC committed a record $105.6 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries. For more information, visit www.ifc.org.

Infrastructure is one of IFC's strategic priorities. IFC’s Infrastructure department supports the World Bank Group’s aim of improving access to efficient, reliable and affordable infrastructure for the poor in emerging markets. IFC’s LAC Infrastructure unit is an open and dynamic team that delivers financial and technical support to clients in the power, transport, telecoms, municipal & environmental infrastructure, and natural resources sectors, from IFC’s own Balance Sheet and through mobilization of other capital. The department also seeks to maintain IFC, as part of the World Bank Group, at the cutting edge of helping member countries find solutions to new and emerging infrastructure and natural resources issues.

The Latin America Infrastructure Department is seeking to recruit a Senior Investment Officer managing the front office functions for the department in Washington DC (i) coordinating efforts with and supporting the CELVP front office; (ii) coordinating the department efforts with the HQ based Knowledge Bank and IBRD teams coordinating activities across sub-sectors and sub-regions; (iii) consolidating and updating the department strategy for infrastructure sub-sectors in coordination with the department managers; (iv) supporting the LAC Infrastructure Regional Industry Director and the Management team in delivery of the program, management of the portfolio, and strategic engagements; and (v) represent the department in meetings with clients, senior management, WBG colleagues, and government counterparts in Washington DC.

The position will be based in Washington DC and will report to the LAC Infrastructure Regional Industry Director.

Duties and Accountabilities

Include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinate efforts with and support the CELVP front office;
• Develop working relationships with the CELVP front office and coordinate communications, keeping them updated on relevant issues and upcoming processes in relation to LAC Infra;
• Closely coordinate with the LAC Regional Head of Operations (RHO) and industries’ Operational Support Leads (ie. FIG and MAS) on the CELVP front office requirements.
• Prepare data, analysis and presentations that are required by CELVP front office, LAC Infrastructure Regional Industry Director and the Management team with the help of the Operations Analyst in the front office;
• Support the Regional Industry Director in preparation of feedback required for Management Team decisions, and deliverables of WBG working groups/ task forces as requested by the CELVP front office (including Outcomes/Scorecard indicators, Staff Survey Action Plan, etc);

• Coordinate the department efforts with the HQ based Knowledge Bank and IBRD teams coordinating activities across sub-sectors and sub-regions;
• Develop working relationships with key counterparts with HQ based Knowledge Bank and IBRD teams, and coordinate communications with key counterparts at the LAC Infra teams;
• Spearhead the preparation of materials, including presentations, reports, talking points, or other inputs needed for internal and external meetings, conferences and other events, in coordination with Knowledge Bank and IBRD teams, Regional/Global colleagues, and the LAC Infra teams;
• Support the LAC Infrastructure Regional Industry Director and the Management team with contributions to thought pieces and other knowledge management activities in coordination with relevant Knowledge Bank and IBRD teams;

• Support the LAC Infrastructure Regional Industry Director and the Management team in delivery of the program, management of the portfolio, and strategic engagements;
• Monitor the pipeline, WBG indicator targets and results, compliance, operational risk and overall performance of the department;
• Support the LAC Infrastructure Regional Industry Director and the Management team to ensure optimal workflow management, correspondence management, and task prioritization;
• Ensure that the Regional Industry Director has requisite background information and analytical input to review and make decisions related to delivery of the program, management of the portfolio, and strategic engagements;
• When needed ensure quality control, completeness, and compliance with operational and portfolio guidelines for key documents to be cleared by Regional Industry Director, including review and clearance of Tier III Board papers and client briefs for CELVP or IFC MD;
• Assist with internal and external communication, as needed, alongside the Communications team including to help increase social media presence (e.g., LinkedIn posts, interviews with local and international media) and improve LAC Infra’s external profile;

• Represent the department in meetings with clients, senior management, WBG colleagues, and government counterparts in Washington DC.
• Liaise with DC-based DFIs and US-based investors jointly with syndications for LAC infrastructure related opportunities.

Selection Criteria

Note: This internal requisition is open to WBG and IMF staff only (including short-term and extended term consultants/ temporaries). External candidates are requested not to apply. In case an external candidate applies, their application will not be considered.

• Master degree, preferably in finance, business administration, management, economics, or a similar field.
• At least 10 years of relevant professional experience in the financial sector, preferably in an investment-related function with a proven track record of sourcing and closing deals.
• Knowledge and track record sourcing and closing deals in the core infrastructure sectors (energy, water, transport, TMT, etc).
• Project and corporate finance experience in LAC required.
• Proven experience in equity investments preferred.
• Proven ability to lead complex transactions, lead discussions with credit, coordinate workstreams with other internal critical support units (e.g. environmental & social, treasury, advisory, legal, etc) and mobilize resources to deliver comprehensive solutions to clients in a timely manner.
• Proven record developing and managing high-level client relationships. Ability to interact directly and independently with technical partners, senior government officials, as well as other stakeholders.
• Robust analytical and problem-solving skills to identify issues and present creative and practical solutions.
• Sound business judgment to identify potential business partners.
• Highest standards of transparency and integrity.
• Proven track record in building human capital by mentoring junior and administrative staff.
• Capacity to deal with conflicting priorities and deliver high-quality work on schedule; ability to work successfully in multicultural teams and across boundaries.
• Strong financial and credit skills; demonstrated ability to work with a variety of complex financial instruments (corporate and project financing, mezzanine financing, and equity).
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills. Ability to describe highly complex issues, approaches, and lessons in a manner that is relevant and understandable to clients/stakeholders.
• Provide quality control for complex or sensitive written work.
• Genuine commitment to sustainable development.
• Willingness to travel extensively if needed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, and Spanish and/or Portuguese.

As the World Bank Group continues to evolve, we value candidates who: Demonstrate the ability to collaborate effectively across teams, disciplines, cultures, and institutional boundaries. Responsibly leverage digital and AI-enabled tools to enhance productivity, learning, and decision-making. Bring experience working in fragile, conflict-affected, and violent (FCV) contexts and are encouraged to highlight relevant experience in their application materials, where applicable.

WBG Culture Attributes:

1. Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
2. Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.
3. 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. Learn more about working at the World Bank and IFC including our values and inspiring stories.