Senior Operations Officer (Senior Financial Sector Specialist)Senior Operations Officer (Senior Financial Sector Specialist)
Job #: req30922
Organization: IFC
Sector: Operations
Grade: GG
Term Duration: 3 years 0 months
Recruitment Type: International Recruitment
Location: Sydney, Australia, Singapore
Required Language(s): English
Closing Date: 1/15/2025 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC
Description
IFC - a member of the World Bank Group (WBG) - is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets.
We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries.
Our mission is to leverage the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and promote shared prosperity on a livable planet.
The IFC 3.0 strategy aims to stimulate more investment activity across emerging markets, especially in Low Income Countries (LICs) and Fragile and Conflict affected States (FCS).
Our goal is to create, deepen, and expand markets and design and develop impactful investment projects.
This strategy is, in part, premised on improved country/sector diagnostic, strategic, and public sector engagement capabilities.
The Country Advisory and Economics Unit of the East Asia and Pacific region (CEAAE) supports the IFC business by:
Developing diagnostics and supporting targeted reforms that help remove market barriers;Providing direct support to operational teams and country units;Leveraging coordination across the WBG.
CEAAE is seeking a Senior Financial Sector Specialist to be based in Singapore or Sydney and serve as technical lead on financial markets, sustainable finance, and financial inclusion for EAP.
The selected candidate will provide leadership of the advisory work on CEAAE across countries and particularly in the Pacific sub-region.
Roles and Responsibilities Act as financial sector and climate finance anchor for the CEAAE unit.Work closely with internal stakeholders to assess financial markets barriers and opportunities.Collaborate closely with FIG upstream and investment teams to determine regulatory barriers.Advise/support CEAAE advisory project teams in identifying financial market barriers/risks.Lead collaboration with FIG on the development of sustainable finance instruments.Manage the implementation of the advisory project portfolio in the financial sector.Facilitate close coordination between IFC and the World Bank.Support efforts to incorporate relevant regulatory interventions into WBG country engagements.Make substantive contributions to knowledge work in core topics of CEAAE.Share project and country knowledge with the wider WBG network.Participate in internal and external conferences as an expert speaker.Collaborate with stakeholders and form partnerships for project development.Mentor junior colleagues and provide quality control of strategic and analytical work. Selection Criteria An advanced degree (Masters/PhD) in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.Minimum of 12 years of relevant professional experience in financial sector development, economics, public policy, or related field.Solid technical skills in at least two of the financial sector development areas.Proven ability to conceptualize, design and implement major projects.Substantial and diverse experience in leading operations and client dialogue.Demonstrated professional leadership and ability to lead a team.Excellent communication skills in English.Strong interpersonal skills to manage relationships with financial sector authorities.Willingness to travel to work with country clients.Passion for promoting development solutions. World Bank Group Core Competencies
The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.
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