Job Description

The World Bank Seeks a Financial Analyst (GE) who reports to the WBG Regional Finance Manager. The job unit is accountable for supporting and strengthening advisory capacity and asset management functions by expanding knowledge base and applied research, and leading and coordinating the development of new investment products that respond to client needs. The unit is responsible also for thought leadership, producing and managing knowledge and research products, including presentations for missions and workshops, and applied research papers for the benefit of clients. The unit includes subject matter experts in the areas of strategic asset allocation (governance, design, and development of the investment policy, asset allocation), responsible investing (including ESG), risk management, IT and business solutions, settlements and operations. The unit also supports engagement managers in advising clients (RAMP and other official sector external clients) and contributes to capacity building in the relevant areas of expertise.

The World Bank Group (WBG) is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries, a unique global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty and promoting shared prosperity. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, we work with public and private sector partners; invest in groundbreaking projects, and use data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges. Working at the World Bank Group provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges. 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 corporate accommodations for individuals with disabilities as well as new employees. 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. If you meet our profile and wish to join our unique diplomatic workforce, kindly forward your CV and cover letter immediately.

Duties and Accountabilities:

• Produce knowledge and research content for the WBG members and other clients. This includes contributing to technical advisory missions, ad-hoc consultations, workshops, and conferences, webinars, and applied research papers/notes with emphasis on public asset management.

• Contribute to advancing expertise in strategic asset allocation (governance, investment policy, asset allocation), responsible investing (including ESG), risk management, and other areas of official sector asset management as needed. Monitor and stay abreast of market developments and relevant research in tandem with best practices and recent trends.

• Contribute to the design, development, and implementation of quantitative models; provide quantitative research for client advisory and investment products, e.g., optimization models for asset allocation, portfolio construction for fixed-income portfolios, and multi-asset class portfolios.

• Contribute to the development of new investment products, in coordination with the Advisory and Partnership (TREAP) unit, the Asset Management (TREAM) unit and other relevant units in Treasury.

• Contribute to the collaboration and cooperation across the department and VPU, across the World Bank, with clients, other development partners, research centers, and industry experts.

• Contribute to the relationships with clients, and interact with World Bank Finance Partners and other business units (e.g., Legal, ITS) to support the delivery of the work program.

• Contribute to the expansion of outreach activities by helping enhance communication, marketing, and branding of the Reserve Advisory and Management Partnership (RAMP) Program.

• Contribute to additional projects as needed within the department.

Company Profile:

Permanent

Salary: Not disclosed

Industry: Accounting / Finance

Functional Area:

Role Category: Financial Analyst

Employment Type: Full time

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