Associate Investment Officer - Private Equity Funds
- Company
International Finance Corporation (IFC)
- Location
Mumbai (Maharashtra)
- Employment Type
Full-Time
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Functional Category
Finance & Operations
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Experience
5 - 6 years
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Salary
40000 - 45000
- Date Posted
03-Sep-2025
- Application Deadline
12-Sep-2025
About International Finance Corporation (IFC)
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is the largest global development institution focused exclusively on the private sector in developing countries. We utilize and leverage our products and services—as well as products and services of other institutions in the World Bank Group—to provide development solutions customized to meet clients’ needs. We apply our financial resources, technical expertise, global experience, and innovative thinking to help our partners overcome financial, operational, and political challenges. Clients view IFC as a provider and mobilizer of scarce capital, knowledge, and long-term partnerships that can help address critical constraints in areas such as finance, infrastructure, employee skills, and the regulatory environment. IFC is also a leading mobilizer of third-party resources for its projects. Our willingness to engage in difficult environments and our leadership in crowding-in private finance enable us to extend our footprint and have a development impact well beyond our direct resources.
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Overview of the Role
IFC is seeking an Associate Investment Officer to be based at IFC’s Mumbai office. In this role, the primary responsibility of the Associate Investment Officer will be to assess fund managers in South Asia to determine if they meet IFC’s investment criteria for financial returns, development impact, and environmental and social responsibility, and to conduct portfolio monitoring analyses for IFC’s existing portfolio. In addition, the Associate Investment Officer will be expected to work periodically on corporate assignments and global portfolio analyses.
Job Description
This is a dynamic role that requires a high-level of interest in private equity, international business, emerging markets, and development impact. Responsibilities of an Associate Investment Officer are divided between new business, portfolio management and corporate strategy:
1.New Business
• Perform due diligence and structuring of PE fund investment projects in South Asia.
• Coordinate with internal IFC stakeholders – including Legal; Risk; Environmental and Social; Development Impact; and Macroeconomics – to successfully process and present investment projects and ensure compliance with IFC standards.
• Conduct industry research, network at regional and global industry conferences, and assist with country-focused and regional market mapping.
2.Portfolio Management
• Actively monitor the assigned portfolio of funds in South Asia. This includes: (i) reviewing quarterly and annual reports of private equity funds and preparing internal reports and valuations based on periodic financial statements, project progress reports, and other information submitted by client fund managers; (ii) participating in annual meetings and other meetings with fund managers; and (iii) coordinating with IFC’s Legal department and Portfolio Manager to make portfolio decisions on fund matters as needed.
• Taking Advisory Committee positions in portfolio funds as an IFC representative, if assigned
• Maintain client relationships to ensure responsive client service and enhance new business opportunities.
• Prepare documentation for IFC internal processes and perform portfolio analyses at the regional and global level.
3.Corporate Strategy
• Assist Global Managers with assignments relating to global team and corporate strategy as needed. This may include:
• analyzing development impact of IFC’s funds’ portfolio
• performing deep dives on target regions and sectors
• ensuring data accuracy in internal systems
• If assigned, work on corporate projects based on bandwidth and requirements.
Required & Preferred Qualifications
Skill
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Sound business judgment to identify issues and present creative and practical solutions
• Facility to work successfully in multi-cultural teams and across boundaries
• Demonstrated teamwork skills
• Strong MS Office and computer skills
• Strong client service orientation with an openness to feedback and new ideas
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Ability and willingness to travel
Education
Master’s or equivalent degree from a reputable university; preferably with major in economics, finance, or accounting. MBA from leading international institutions preferred.
Experience
Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience in a reputable institution in fund investments, equity investments, corporate finance or consulting