Roles and Responsibilities 

• Conduct industry and market research/mapping to identify a pipeline of direct investments in fintech. 
• Support the execution of direct, co-investment and follow-on financing opportunities in the fintech sector in Africa.
• Analyze financial statements and prepare financial models.
• Support the team in all aspects of IFC’s deal approval process, including due diligence and preparation of investment-related documents for internal and external audiences.
• Support supervision of portfolio companies including preparation of portfolio reports and related compliance related information.
• Coordinate closely with IFC’s internal departments to ensure maintenance of the highest corporate governance, environmental and social, and integrity standards.

Selection Criteria

• The selected candidate should be able to demonstrate the following:
• Holds a master’s degree or equivalent degree in finance, economics, business or engineering. 
• At least 5 years of experience in investment banking, consulting or PE preferred;
• Strong financial, analytical and modeling skills.
• Strong interest in developing markets, fintech and emerging technology areas.
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills, and ability to work successfully with colleagues from various cultural backgrounds. 
• Willingness to travel;
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; and
• Fluency in spoken and written English.