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Dubai, UAE

Investment Analyst - Global Industries

2 years experience
Impact and NGOs
Finance
Posted:
December 29, 2025

World Bank

Global development finance & poverty reduction
75.8
Palpable Score
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Description

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. Our mission is to leverage the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity on a livable planet. For more information, visit www.ifc.org.

The Vice President, Global Industries (CGIVP) is responsible for i) leading business development with global clients; ii) managing IFC's global sector communities of practice; iii) supporting operational process simplification; and iv) collaborating closely across the World Bank Group to align sector strategies, to contribute lessons from IFC operations, to support policy/sector reforms, and to implement the Cascade approach. CGIVP oversees the Operations Management and Corporate Portfolio Departments as well as all Global Industry Departments, which include Disruptive Technologies, Services, and Funds; Climate Business; Energy and Mining; Financial Institutions; Infrastructure; Manufacturing and Agribusiness; and Trade and Supply Chain Finance.

The Investment Analyst will work closely with the global head of business development and client coverage in Dubai and industry teams to support business development and build and maintain strong relationships with global clients in the UAE to develop specific investment opportunities. S/he will work on the development of engagement plans for global clients, Institutional Investors and Sovereign Wealth Funds together with industries, credit, ESG, and other relevant groups, detailing IFC's coverage approach, as well as stay abreast of the latest market and industry trends and generate co-investment opportunities and support of Relationship Managers and Industry teams.

Roles & Responsibility

•  With the support of Relationship Managers and Industry teams, the investment analyst will assist the Global Head of Business Development and Client Coverage in conducting industry, market research, and client mapping

•  Assist in IFC’s business development efforts

•  Monitor the pipeline for global clients and generate frequent reports and analysis and drafting power point presentations

•  Analyze historical and projected financials

•  Work closely with the Global Head for Business Development and Client Coverage and industry teams on strategy for investment in various business sector

•  Support the organization of events and workshops with global clients

•  Assist in preparing analytical sections of country and sector strategies and client pitchbooks

•  Prepare sector mapping to target potential clients and business opportunities

•  Gather and summarize project, sector, and country benchmarking information to be used to capture lessons learned, with accountability for factual accuracy

•  Perform credit and integrity risk rating assessments, covenant compliance reviews (debt), and valuations (equity), and monitor changes to risk flags for determining performance assigned to a portfolio, with supervision

Selection Criteria

•  Bachelors or MBA/Masters in a related field and at least of 2-3 years of relevant experience. Related fields of education include business, finance, or economics or an area of expertise specific to a sector, subject matter, or industry specialty. Relevant experience could include a proven track record in business consulting or investment banking, or operational experience in the sector or technical or professional field

•  Ability to conduct market and industry research and analysis

•  Demonstrated skill in financial statement analysis, accounting, finance, financial modeling, DCF, and comparable company analysis to support informed decision making

•  Fully understands the financial aspects of investment or advisory transactions

•  Excellent communication skills both written and oral, including the ability to convey ideas and positions clearly

•  Keen interest in development finance and multicultural environments

•  Motivated and enthusiastic about the opportunities and challenges in Emerging and Developing Countries

•  Fluency in English required and proficiency in Arabic is plus

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.

Learn more about working at the World Bank and IFC, including our values and inspiring stories.

About the company

World Bank

Company overview
The World Bank Group is an international organisation that finances and advises governments and institutions to reduce poverty and support sustainable development. The World Bank Group’s work spans lending, grants, analytics, and technical assistance across areas like climate, infrastructure, health, education, and economic policy. The World Bank Group includes multiple institutions, including the World Bank, IFC, and MIGA, which means early-career roles can sit in operations, investment, research, corporate functions, or country-office delivery. The World Bank Group hires globally and runs structured early-career programmes that feed into teams across regions and sectors.

Locations and presence

The World Bank Group is headquartered in Washington, DC and operates across a large global footprint (144 locations reported at the end of fiscal 2025). Many roles are office-based, but the World Bank Group also publicly supports flexible work arrangements such as telecommuting and alternate schedules for staff, which can vary by appointment type and duty station.

Palpable Score

75.8
/ 100
The World Bank Group is a strong early-career option for candidates who want structured entry points, especially through the paid internship programme, the JPA route for recent graduates, and the highly selective YPP track. The World Bank Group is unusually clear about recruitment stages and timelines for a large international organisation and backs roles with robust benefits and published compensation structures. The score is capped by limited public reporting on early-career outcomes such as internship conversion rates, typical time-to-promotion, and retention by cohort.
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