Investment Officer, Public Private Partnership, Brazil

Overview

Join to apply for the (Associate) Investment Officer, Public Private Partnership, Brazil - req34244 role at IFC - International Finance Corporation .

Location: Sao Paulo, Brazil. Language requirements: English and Portuguese; Spanish preferred.

Organization: IFC. Sector: Investment. Grade: GF. Term Duration: 3 years. Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment. Closing Date: 9/18/2025 (11:59pm UTC).

Duties And Accountabilities

The AIOs and IOs lead advisory mandates, including preparation of reports, client interactions, financial modeling, drafting bidding Terms of Reference, and supervising consultants. Responsibilities include:

• Business development
• Assist the PSP Program with marketing activities and developing new client contacts and project leads
• Lead proposal preparation for new projects; prepare and negotiate client proposals and oversee internal approval processes
• Develop understanding of Brazil infrastructure sectors and provide market intelligence
• Transaction execution: manage multiple mandates with different project teams
• Oversee less experienced staff to ensure quality, client service, and staff development
• Design Terms of Reference and manage consultants; prepare requests for proposals and funding applications for consultant costs
• Lead technical, legal, regulatory, financial, and commercial assessment of advisory transactions; design project structures
• Develop complex financial models for PPP projects and supervise junior staff in modeling
• Draft and negotiate contractual and bidding documents (concession agreements, shareholder agreements, etc.)
• Lead marketing of the transaction to potential private sector investors
• Manage competitive tender processes and finalize contractual agreements between investors and client governments
• Coordinate with social, environmental, and investment colleagues to add value to projects
• Develop reports for Senior Management and perform other duties as requested

Selection Criteria

• MBA or equivalent degree in business, finance, or economics
• At least 4 to 7 years of experience in business consulting, project finance, investment banking, or infrastructure economics, with networks and credibility in Brazil
• Deep understanding of the infrastructure business and experience in different sub-sectors
• Understanding of public-private partnerships (PPPs) and structures for private participation in infrastructure services
• Strong track record of contractual and/or financial closings of infrastructure transactions
• Experience dealing with government clients, investors, and multiple stakeholders
• Experience managing diverse project teams across multiple transactions
• Strong financial, analytical, and modeling skills; ability to provide creative solutions; experience reviewing legal documents is a plus
• Proficiency in English and Portuguese; Spanish is a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong interpersonal skills
• Leadership, coaching, and mentoring abilities
• Willingness to travel extensively; motivated by sustainable development opportunities

WBG Culture Attributes

• Sense of Urgency – Anticipating and responding quickly to stakeholder needs
• Thoughtful Risk Taking – Making informed, courageous decisions to push boundaries for impact
• Empowerment and Accountability – Engaging with others in an empowered and accountable manner

World Bank Group Core Competencies

The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits including a retirement plan, medical, life and disability insurance, paid leave including parental leave, and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We are an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.

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