Investment Officer, Trinidad and Tobago

Job #: req34411

Organization: IFC

Sector: Investment

Grade: GF

Term Duration: 3 years 0 months

Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment

Location: Port of Spain,Trinidad & Tobago

Required Language(s): English

Preferred Language(s): Spanish, French

Closing Date: 9/25/2025 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC

Description

Build a career with impact. Working at the World Bank Group (WBG) provides a unique opportunity to help countries solve their greatest development challenges. As one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries, the WBG is a unique partnership of five global institutions dedicated to ending poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, the WBG works with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges.

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. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries. In fiscal year 2025, IFC committed a record $71.7 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging private sector solutions, and mobilizing private capital to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet. For more information, visit www.ifc.org.

IFC’s PPP Transaction Advisory (CTA) department is focused on assisting governments to develop private sector participation (PSP) projects involving the management, financing, and operation of infrastructure to private companies, through private-public partnerships (PPPs). IFC has established an advisory services program for the Caribbean, which is covered by a team fully dedicated to CTA in the Caribbean. The core objective is to promote private sector development and hence contribute to infrastructure development, better access to services and poverty reduction in the Caribbean.

In addition to these activities, IFC Transaction Advisory Services also provides Corporate Finance Services, which includes M&A (buy-side / sell-side transactions), debt advisory and restructuring work, as well as advice on equity transactions (eg: pre-IPO advisory services), and capital raising services to address a financing gap that may exist post-IFC investment.

To support its operations, IFC is seeking to hire an Investment Officer to join the Caribbean team. The selected candidate will contribute to business development, transaction execution, and portfolio management.

The position will be based in Trinidad and Tobago.

Duties And Accountabilities

To fulfill the program’s objectives, the Investment Officer will participate in all phases of the transaction advisory work, including project origination, structuring and execution of projects in the Caribbean. Activities will include, but not be limited to the following:

Participate in several mandates simultaneously with different project teams.
Assist in the design of Terms of Reference for specialized consultants to support project teams, and in the selection and management of consultants.
Participate in technical, legal, regulatory, financial, and commercial due diligence of transactions.
Participate in the structuring of transactions.
Participate in the marketing of the transaction to potential investors.
Contribute to the drafting of project documents including transaction structure reports, information memoranda and pre-qualification terms of reference, etc.
Participate in the drafting and negotiation of contractual and bidding documents such as concession agreements, shareholder agreements, etc.
Assist project teams in the tender processes, including the negotiation of contractual agreements between investors and client governments.
Ensure that projects are completed within budget and chronogram; and
Prepare reports to internal and external audiences.

Selection Criteria

MBA, master’s degree or equivalent qualification.
At least 8 years of experience in similar fields, with increasing responsibility.
Good understanding of PPP models, drivers of bankability, legal and regulatory requirements, and tendering strategies.
Knowledge, understanding, and previous experience working in Emerging Markets countries. Experience in the Caribbean would be an advantage.
Strong analytical and conceptual skills and ability to undertake and/or supervise financial modelling.
Strong problem-solving skills, identifying critical business issues and assisting in developing creative, practical solutions.
Excellent communication skills both written and oral, including the ability to convey ideas and positions clearly.
Ability to work through multidisciplinary teams, deliver high quality work within deadlines, and to meet team objectives.
Excellent language skills in English, both oral and written. French and/or Spanish would be an advantage.
Motivated and enthusiastic about the opportunities and challenges of sustainable development.

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 with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.

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