E T Consultant, Investment Analyst, Financial Institutions Group, Peru, Lima

E T Consultant, Investment Analyst, Financial Institutions Group, Peru Job #: req37943 Organization: IFC Sector: Investment Grade: EC1 Term Duration: 1 year 0 months Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment Location: Lima,Peru Required Language(s): English, Spanish Preferred Language(s): Closing Date: 8/14/2026 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC

Description

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

The FIG’s Latin America and the Caribbean team (FIG LAC) is based across the LAC region with main hubs and locations in Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, and Sao Paulo. The team members work on both new business development and processing, and portfolio management across the region. 

FIG is seeking to hire an ET Consultant to be based in Lima, Peru. The ET Consultant will be integrated into the team that develops new business, completes transactions, and supervises a portfolio of loans, quasi-equity and equity investments in FIG’s LAC region.

The candidate is required to know and effectively use fundamental business concepts and practices and to provide analytical, research and other professional support to professional level Investment Officers. The work program is varied and may be somewhat complex requiring evaluation, original thinking, and various written outputs.

Duties and Accountabilities

•   Create financial analysis models.
•   Support structuring of new investments.
•   Analyze historical and projected financial statements and prepare periodic portfolio reports.
•   Conduct industry and market research and assist in IFC’s business development efforts.
•   Monitor operational and financial performance of client companies to evaluate risk and recommend active portfolio management actions.
•   Prepare documentation for IFC internal processes and monitor compliance with IFC financial, environmental and legal requirements.
•   Establish and maintain quality client relationships to ensure responsive client service and to enhance new business opportunities.
•   Participate in investments negotiations.
•   Liaise with colleagues across departments and the region and at the head office in Washington DC.
•   Participate in the monitoring of investments in portfolio companies.

Selection Criteria

•   Bachelor’s or equivalent degree with specialization in business, finance, accounting, economics, etc.
•   Preferably with at least 1-2 years of experience in finance, banking, portfolio management or consulting (ideally with a major financial institution, rating agency, consulting firm, etc.)
•   Good knowledge of financial markets and one or more Latin American financial markets a plus.
•   Strong financial analysis and modelling skills using Microsoft excel and ability to identify key issues.
•   Sound numerical, analytical and conceptual skills encompassing finance and the associated areas of investment, portfolio management and corporate finance and economics.
•   Commitment to economic development and keen interest in development finance in emerging markets.
•   Ability to work successfully in multicultural teams and across boundaries.
•   Demonstrated teamwork skills.
•   Strong client service orientation with an openness to feedback and new ideas.
•   Excellent presentation skills and ability to present ideas clearly and confidently.
•   Fluency in English written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey ideas succinctly, clearly, and persuasively is required, along with fluency in Spanish.

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.

World Bank Group Core Competencies

As per WBG policy, an Extended Term (ET) appointment is subject to a lifetime maximum of three (3) years. Former and current ET staff who have completed or are in the process of completing their third-year ET appointment are not eligible for future ET appointments.

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.

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