Chief/Principal Investment Officer - Subnational Finance Sector

The Chief/Principal Investment Officer will lead business delivery and growth in the subnational finance sector, providing guidance on project structuring, execution, and portfolio management. The role involves leading thought leadership, knowledge sharing, and development of scalable solutions to support business development and client capacity building globally.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that WBG and IFC is at the forefront of the development debate, and a premier private sector financier and thought leader in the subnational finance sector.
• Lead the development of integrated IFC-World Bank replicable and scalable solutions and knowledge products that combine investment, advisory, and upstream engagement to strengthen client impact and pipeline development.
• Lead business delivery and growth in IFC’s subnational investments, providing guidance to management and investment teams globally in business development, project structuring, execution and portfolio management.
• Lead Knowledge Bank’s and IFC’s global business strategy development and implementation in subnational finance, working closely with unit manager, senior colleagues from other WBG units, and external stakeholders.
• Lead thought leadership, knowledge sharing and dissemination across WBG, emphasizing knowledge to support IFC business development, market creation, innovation, and risk management.
• Lead fundraising efforts for advisory and blended finance, working with donors, Blended Finance teams, and other external stakeholders to develop business and promote visibility for the sector.
• Oversee the strategy and work of the Global Cities Platform.
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders in the Cities space such as other multilateral development banks, and city organizations.
• Actively monitor industry and market trends, participate in industry functions, and build sector relationships globally.
• Lead a dedicated team and be responsible for their deliverables, mentoring, coaching and career development.

Requirements

• At least 12 years of relevant experience (15+ years of relevant experience strongly preferred) in the infrastructure sectors.
• Significant investment and sector experience in municipal and environmental infrastructure.
• Experience in capital market transactions/sustainability finance would be a plus.
• MBA or master’s degree in finance, economics, or relevant educational qualifications.
• Proven understanding of the public sector and private sector side of the subnational business and an integrated One WBG vision to develop and expand the sector in Emerging Markets.
• Proven ability and interest in synthesizing subnational sector dynamics, challenges, opportunities and active engagement in knowledge creation and dissemination.
• Strong transaction experience in business development, origination, structuring, and portfolio management of infrastructure transactions in Emerging Markets.
• Experience and understanding of advisory and upstream projects.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with city clients, government authorities, industry groups and experts.
• Proven strong analytical and problem-solving skills and sound business judgment to identify issues and present creative and practical solutions.
• Capacity to deal with conflicting, unpredictable priorities in highly responsive manner and deliver high quality work through peer leadership across regional/industry boundaries.
• Collaborative work style, enjoys working with teams.
• Excellent communication skills in both oral and written English; Familiarity with social media and willingness to explore all creative avenues to enhance WBG/ IFC/team profile and establish/consolidate WBG/ Knowledge Bank’s/ IFC’s branding.
• Public speaking will be an integral part of the role.
• Highly motivated and proactive, committed to highest ethical standards.
• Interest in the World Bank Group and IFC’s mission, strategy, and values.
• Experience of working in Emerging Markets and willingness and ability to travel extensively.
• Fluent in English; other languages a plus.

Skills

• Infrastructure Investment
• Municipal Infrastructure Investment
• Environmental Infrastructure Investment
• Capital Market Transactions
• Sustainable Finance
• Public Sector Finance
• Private Sector Finance
• Subnational Public Finance
• Business Development
• Transaction Structuring
• Portfolio Management
• Advisory Services
• Upstream Project Management
• Client Relationship Management
• Analytical Skills
• Problem Solving
• Knowledge Dissemination
• Public Speaking
• Social Media Engagement
• Emerging Markets

Languages

English