Associate Investment Officer

**Associate Investment Officer - Private Equity Funds**

**Job #**:

- req34109

**Organization**:

- IFC

**Sector**:

- Investment

**Grade**:

- GF

**Term Duration**:

- 3 years 0 months

**Recruitment Type**:

- Local Recruitment

**Location**:

- Mumbai,India

**Required Language(s)**:

- English

**Preferred Language(s)**:
**Closing Date**:

- 9/12/2025 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC

**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 in developing countries. Our mission is to leverage the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity on a livable planet.

TIFC’s Private Equity (PE) Funds and Disruptive Technologies 8/21/2025group plays an integral role in this mission. IFC is the largest investor in emerging market PE/ VC funds in the world, with approximately US$6.5 billion committed across a portfolio of over 350 funds. IFC’s Funds strategy focuses on supporting: (i) growth equity funds; (ii) venture capital funds; (iii) small business funds in frontier regions; and (iv) selectively sector funds. In turn, these funds combine capital and expertise to enable investee companies to achieve the operational efficiency and governance standards required to realize their high-growth potential.

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.

**Roles and Responsibilities**

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:
(i) analyzing development impact of IFC’s funds’ portfolio

(ii) performing deep dives on target regions and sectors

(iii) ensuring data accuracy in internal systems
- If assigned, work on corporate projects based on bandwidth and requirements.

**Selection Criteria**
- Master’s or equivalent degree from a reputable university; preferably with major in economics, finance, or accounting. MBA from leading international institutions preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience in a reputable institution in fund investments, equity investments, corporate finance or consulting
- 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

**Salary and Benefits (What IFC offers)**

The World Bank Group is committed to providing competitive compens