The ideal candidate should have considerable hands-on, private sector, operational experience in banking, at senior level in a variety of countries; the successful candidate’s experience should include at least Credit risk management and overall risk management including liquidity, market and non-financial risks, Consumer Banking and SME, a firm understanding of data analytics and statistical score modeling, hands-on.  Sound experience in due diligence of financial institutions and Fintech, strategic business acumen and deal making with strong operational hands-on skills and a willingness to apply those skills when working with clients and on transactions are also critical.

She/he will be part of FIG’s Global Team which bases its Banking Specialists across regions. Banking Specialists might be required to work across other regions whether based in Africa or elsewhere. Women and emerging markets candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

Role & Responsibilities:

The business accountabilities of the banking specialists will include but will not be limited to supporting regional FIG managers to:

• Implement regional industry strategy and delivery of business targets and development outcomes mainly through participation in appraisals, including but not limited to loan  portfolio reviews.
• Provide assistance in developing a sound regional industry strategy and identify resource needs for FIG in the Region.
• Support business development for both Investment and Advisory services in the Region.
• Support the regional Portfolio Manager to ensure high quality, performance and compliance of portfolio in the region.
• Disseminate IFC's Industry lessons and experience in the region, contribute to the global knowledge bank for Industry and share experience through design and delivery of internal formal and informal learning.
• Ensure quality control of work performed by investment officers, consultants and other team members in the course of appraisals.
• Collaborate with Credit and Risk to identify and manage industry risks.
• Mentor and develop junior staff in the region.

Reporting relationship: Primary reporting to Chief Banking Specialist in FIG.

Selection Criteria
Minimum required experience to include:

• A Master's degree or equivalent professional qualification in finance or business,
• A minimum of 20 years relevant operational private sector banking experience in a variety of African countries.
• Substantial banking experience at senior management level including decision-making responsibility and influence over the results of the entity.
• Experience and expertise to include but not limited to:
• Credit and risk management,
• Consumer Banking and SME,
• Asset/Liabilities management,
• Working knowledge and analytical skills in financial analysis. statistical score modeling, vintage analysis and big data,
• Working knowledge in Fintech and disruptive business models in financial products.
• Due diligence of financial institutions (debt and equity) – Banks and NBFCs.
• Due diligence of Fintech (debt and equity).

These are absolute requirements and candidates with less experience will not be considered.

• Ability to represent IFC externally and to develop and manage relationships with clients, government, media, donors, and other stakeholders;
• Strong sense of service to clients and demonstrated private sector business development aptitude. Proven success in developing client relationships and executing quality investments;
• Ability to work in the matrix as an integral part of the Regional and Industry Department, and deliver high quality work within deadlines to meet team objectives;
• Ability to collaborate closely with World Bank and other financing institutions and banks;
• Good deal sense based on demonstrated strong analytical skills and sound business judgment;
• Ability to develop innovative solutions and challenge the status quo in order to build the business;
• Excellent people management skills and openness to feedback, new ideas and ability to guide staff to solutions to problems;
• Strong written and verbal communications skills;
• Recognized as a team player and leader, ability to manage and resolve conflict;
• Highest standards of ethical integrity, transparency
• Fluency in English and Ability to speak Spanish and French would be a plus