Principal Investment Officer, Equity Mobilization

Principal Investment Officer, Equity Mobilization

Job # req34797 | Organization : IFC | Sector : Treasury | Grade : GH | Term Duration : 3 years | Recruitment Type : International Recruitment | Location : Washington, DC, United States | Required Language(s) : English | Preferred Language(s) : French, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese | Closing Date : 11 / 20 / 2025 at 11 : 59pm UTC

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.

The IFC Equity Mobilization Department (AMC) within the Treasury & Syndications Vice President Unit (VPU) mobilizes and manages capital for private equity investments in emerging markets. Established in 2009, AMC provides investors with access to IFC’s emerging markets investment pipeline, expanding the supply of long‑term capital to these markets. This enhances IFC’s development goals and generates profits for investors by leveraging IFC’s global reach, standards, investment approach, and track record. AMC has raised US$10.2 billion through 16 investment funds that invest across various sectors, geographies, and strategies. For more information on AMC’s business, please visit www.ifcamc.org.

AMC is seeking to hire an investment professional to work across several funds and actively participate in new funds / product development, partnerships and fund‑raising. The Principal will report to the Director of the AMC or designated Fund Head(s), with responsibilities including, but not limited to :

Duties & Accountabilities

Equity Mobilization

• Contribute significantly to AMC’s vision of being the leader in equity mobilization for impact investing in Emerging Markets. This involves building and maintaining strong relationships with existing and potential AMC investors, IFC and AMC teams, and leading or contributing to fundraising efforts.
• Lead and generate high‑quality materials for business development, brand and marketing of AMC and knowledge management.
• Lead or contribute to the development of new AMC products that are aligned with IFC’s 2030 strategy and address the gap in private funding (equity and debt) in Emerging Markets. These products should be simultaneously responsive to the demands of institutional investors, family offices, multilateral or bilateral agencies, and foundations. This includes conceptualizing new strategies, securing buy‑in from IFC teams and management, and engaging with potential investors, as well as leading the creation of pitch book materials and the Private Placement Memorandum (PPM). Additionally, manage, coordinate, and participate in investor roadshow presentations.
• Collaborate with IFC and AMC teams to roll out the Equity Co‑Investment platform, mobilizing private capital in IFC pipeline transactions systematically and in a targeted manner, to scale impact.
• Plan and conduct regular visits with LPs, collaborating with other members of the AMC fund teams and the Investor Relations team.

Equity Investment and Portfolio Management

Team Contribution

Selection Criteria

The candidate should have a thorough understanding of international best practices in asset management, trends in emerging markets, and excellent analytical and technical skills. They must have demonstrated experience in private markets, with a strong understanding of the various products and marketing best practices. The ideal candidate should be experienced in working with a variety of institutional investors and have a network of relationships. They must be experienced in private equity deals, capable of mitigating risks, and enhancing returns. Familiarity with IFC’s approach to ESG & impact investing is a plus.

Education and Experience

Skills and Competencies

Relationship Management

New Product Development

Equity Management

Others

Team and Cultural Fit

WBG Culture Attributes

World Bank Group Core Competencies

World Bank Group Core Competencies

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.

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