Investment Analyst, Infrastructure, Central America

The Investment Analyst will support the sourcing, assessment, structuring, and supervision of IFC's infrastructure investments in Latin America and the Caribbean, focusing on sectors such as power, transport, telecom, and water. The role involves financial analysis, market research, business development, and portfolio monitoring to support sustainable infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Support in the sourcing and assessment of new opportunities; identifying bankable projects, anticipating market trends, and employing sector/country knowledge; synthesizing information into internal reports for decision-making purposes.
• Create and analyze financial models; demonstrated corporate and project finance modeling experience will be a plus.
• Participate in and support the structuring of new transactions.
• Review and analyze historical and projected financial statements.
• Conduct industry, integrity (KYC), and market research (including pricing benchmarks) and assist in IFC's business development efforts.
• Elaborate pitchbooks and proposals for clients.
• Review company information and prepare reports on periodic financial statements, project progress reports, and other information submitted by clients.
• Prepare documentation for IFC internal processes.
• Participate in and provide analytical support in investment negotiations.
• Participate in the active monitoring of investments in portfolio companies, including monitoring of compliance with IFC financial, environmental, insurance, and legal requirements.
• Monitor a portfolio of existing assets and prepare high quality reports identifying any potential risks, issues and mitigants.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or equivalent degree (preferably with a concentration in Finance, Business, or Economics).
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a financial institution, investment bank, private equity fund, consulting firm, or other relevant sector, with a proven track record in financial analysis.
• Candidates with 3 or more years of relevant experience are preferred.
• Experience in infrastructure-related projects (i.e. transport, power, telecom, water and sanitation) and project finance will be a plus.
• Knowledge of the macroeconomic, regulatory, and market conditions of the region (Mexico, Central America and Colombia) will be a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and sound business judgment to identify issues and present creative and practical solutions.
• Strong knowledge of Excel and financial modeling, and ability to analyze and form conclusions on a company's and a project’s financial information.
• Facility to work successfully in multicultural teams and across boundaries.
• Demonstrated quantitative, financial analysis, and modeling skills.
• Demonstrated teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage and complete multiple projects/tasks simultaneously and to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Willingness and ability to travel as required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Spanish and English.
• Experience in infrastructure transactions across Latin America is highly desirable.
• Experience in equity and/or mezzanine investments on top of debt investments is highly desirable.
• Genuine interest and knowledge of relevant infrastructure and regional sector trends is highly desirable.
• “Can-do” attitude and demonstrated ability to think outside the box and push the envelope is highly desirable.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively and independently with clients and colleagues from various cultural backgrounds is highly desirable.
• Proactive and highly motivated is highly desirable.
• Genuine commitment to sustainable development is highly desirable.

Skills

• Financial Analysis
• Financial Modeling
• Infrastructure Project Finance
• Macroeconomic Analysis
• Regulatory Analysis
• Market Analysis
• Excel
• Quantitative Analysis
• Project Management
• Investment Analysis
• Equity Investment
• Mezzanine Investments
• Portfolio Monitoring
• Business Development
• Multi-cultural Team Collaboration
• Verbal Communication
• Written Communication
• Sustainable Development
• Client Interaction

Languages

English, Spanish