Principal Investment Officer, Equity Mobilization

Principal Investment Officer, Equity Mobilization

Job # : req34797 | Organization : IFC | Sector : Treasury | Grade : GH | Term Duration : 3 years 0 months | Recruitment Type : International | Location : Washington, DC, United States | Required Language(s) : English | Preferred Language(s) : French, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese | Closing Date : 11 / 20 / 2025 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. The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the WBG, is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. The IFC Equity Mobilization Department (AMC) mobilizes and manages capital for private equity investments in emerging markets. AMC has raised US$10.2 billion through 16 investment funds and seeks an investment professional to work across funds, actively participate in new funds / product development, partnerships and fundraising.

Duties & Accountabilities

Equity Mobilization

• Contribute significantly to AMC’s vision of being the leader in equity mobilization for impact investing in Emerging Markets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential AMC investors, IFC and AMC teams, and lead or contribute to fundraising efforts.
• 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 aligned with IFC’s 2030 strategy and addressing the gap in private funding (equity and debt) in Emerging Markets, including conceptualizing new strategies, securing buy‑in from IFC teams, engaging potential investors, and leading the creation of pitchbook materials and the Private Placement Memorandum (PPM).
• 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.
• 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, excellent analytical and technical skills, and demonstrated experience in private markets with strong knowledge of various products and marketing best practices. They must possess a network of relationships with institutional investors and experience 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

WBG Culture Attributes

Benefits

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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