Strategic Finance Operations Specialist

Company Overview

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is a leading global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. With over 100 countries of operation, we work to create markets and opportunities through our capital, expertise, and influence.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Strategic Finance Operations Specialist to join our Financial Institutions Group in Ukraine. The successful candidate will be based in Kiev and will play a key role in supporting our Upstream Advisory Services team in scaling up climate finance consulting projects with financial intermediaries.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development of high-quality project pipelines for FIG's Upstream Advisory Services, aligned with IFC's objectives and regional strategies;
• Identify game-changing regulatory reforms, business models, and trends that can present opportunities for new climate-related capital market structures and asset classes;
• Work closely with investment colleagues to develop and manage client relationships and foster cross-departmental collaboration to meet client-specific requirements;
• Engage with the IBRD to identify and contribute to sector and regulatory reforms that support opportunities for FIG-related investments;
• Disseminate and absorb knowledge and experience across the regional industry department and global teams to support adoption of new approaches and best practices;
• Engage with officials within the World Bank, governments, other development organizations, and the private sector to identify joint and IFC US/AS and investment opportunities.

Requirements

• A Master's degree in business, finance, economics, or a related field is preferred;
• At least 7 years of experience in client-facing management consulting to financial institutions or banking in emerging markets, with a proven track record in climate finance or financial inclusion;
• A deep understanding of the financial industry and ability to link policy reforms, industry standards, advisory interventions, investment, and mobilization to deliver climate or financial inclusion solutions in Ukraine;
• Experience in helping companies/clients develop new products/concepts/business models, piloting, measuring success, and learning lessons from them for future roll-out plans;
• Solid understanding of trends in financial services considering different players;
• Strong project management, sales, and external client relationship management skills, including the ability to develop and maintain mutually beneficial stakeholder relationships and ensure timely and appropriate follow-up;
• Highly motivated, energetic, team player with excellent interpersonal skills and client service skills, with the ability to multi-task, deal with conflicting priorities, and deliver high-quality work on schedule;
• Ability to communicate ideas clearly and confidently, and credibly represent IFC with clients and stakeholders, including at the senior executive level;
• Sound business judgment and problem-solving, negotiation, and commercial skills;
• Ability to interact directly and independently with the management of potential clients and of financial and technical partners;
• Solid people management and organizational skills;
• Ability to respond to situations of high demand and pressure in a timely manner;
• Willingness to travel as needed;
• Genuine commitment to sustainable development.

Benefits

• The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life, and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave;
• The World Bank Group is proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and does not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.