(Senior) Investment Officer – Bond Specialist

Responsibilities

• Provide structuring and execution advice for IFC's investments in plain vanilla and thematic bonds (climate, social, impact, etc.) and other debt securities.
• Develop a consistent bond investment approach across all IFC industry groups and regions.
• Build a strong pipeline of investment opportunities by anticipating market trends and leveraging sector/country knowledge.
• Evaluate, structure, and negotiate new transactions, including covered bonds and MBSs.
• Review bond prospectus terms and conditions to advise investment and credit teams on covenants and deal structures.
• Manage relationships with arrangers in multiple jurisdictions and connect them with regional investment teams.
• Support portfolio teams in monitoring bond portfolios and developing exit strategies.
• Mentor and train junior staff and provide guidance to IFC investment teams on structured products.

Requirements

• Master's degree in finance, economics, or a related field.
• 8-10 years of experience in debt capital markets (DCM) with a deep understanding of industry trends.
• Proven experience across the entire bond deal life cycle, including book building, documentation, pricing, and execution.
• Strong negotiation skills for both straightforward and complex transactions.
• Extensive experience with debt capital markets transactions in emerging markets.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and business judgment skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to work effectively in multicultural teams and manage conflicting priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• CFA designation.
• Proficiency in additional major languages such as French or Spanish.
• Background in liability management, corporate finance, or credit analysis.

About the Company

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. IFC works in more than 100 countries, using its capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries to achieve sustainable development impact.