Investment Analyst 2025 at the World Bank | Based in New Delhi, India

The department is seeking to hire an Investment Analyst (IA) 2025 to join the PPP team in the South Asia region. Based in New Delhi, India, the IA will report to the Regional Manager and Head of PPP Transaction Advisory Services for Asia. In this role, the IA will support the development and execution of various PPP projects across South Asia and the broader Asia region, covering multiple infrastructure sectors.

The chosen candidate will be an integral part of the team, working closely under the guidance of the Hub Leader for South Asia. The IA will assist project team leaders in the origination and implementation of advisory mandates related to PPPs and privatizations across South Asia.

Roles & Responsibilities for Investment Analyst 2025

Duties include, but are not limited to:

1. Proactively contribute to business development activities in assigned countries, including:
   • Participate in origination and marketing activities, e.g. undertake project scoping to assess feasibility of potential projects, preparation of pitchbooks and proposals and support with IFC internal governance processes
   • Prepare notes and documentation for internal approval processes and procurement of consultants
   • Participate in meetings with government ministries and departments and sub-national public entities to discuss and assess their needs and ideas to improve access to infrastructure and delivery of public services and to identify potential PPP projects for IFC transaction advisory assistance
   • Understand World Bank program for assigned countries and work with them to engage with government counterparts to implement a coordinated strategy
2. Assist in the day-to-day management of project execution to contribute to the structuring of innovative PPP projects and to the development of recommendations to clients, including:
   • Assist in due diligence management, data collection, review of legal, commercial and technical outputs, project structure design, and drafting of project contractual documentation
   • Prepare complex financial models and perform financial analysis
   • Assist in managing project marketing to potential investors, completing roadshows, preparing marketing documents (teaser, information memorandum), conducting prequalification and tendering (including negotiation of project agreements with bidders) up to award and commercial/financial close
   • Assist in coordinating closely with other parts of IFC including environmental and social, legal, other advisory and investment departments as well as World Bank colleagues

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Selection Criteria

1. Undergraduate degree in Finance, Management, or Accounting or a related specialty from a top reputed university;
2. Minimum 2 years of relevant experience gained with a leading financial institution working on PPP transaction advisory, M&A or privatization advisory on buy and/or sell side, project finance, private equity all preferably with focus on the infrastructure (including social infrastructure) sector;
3. 1-2 years of experience of sell-side/government PPP transaction advisory is considered a plus;
4. Strong analytical and up-to-date financial modeling/structuring skills with ability to communicate ideas clearly and confidently;
5. Experience in infrastructure sectors (including power, transport, social infrastructure sectors), with some knowledge of sector trends, legal and regulatory requirements, and stakeholders (project developers, investors, technical and legal consultants), and with proven track record of infrastructure/PPP transactions;
6. Ability to operate in large, culturally diverse and geographically dispersed teams;
7. Ability to work under pressure and deliver high quality work within deadlines to meet team objectives;
8. Willingness and ability to travel on short notice and frequently, as required;
9. Excellent communication skills in English is essential;
10. Experience in a development institution is considered a plus.