E T Consultant

E T Consultant

Job #:

req35098

Organization:

World Bank

Sector:

Treasury

Grade:

EC1

Term Duration: 1 year 0 months

Recruitment Type:

Local Recruitment

Location:

Chennai,India

Required Language(s):

English

Preferred Language(s):

Closing Date:

12/18/2025 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC

Description

Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? 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 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, increasing shared prosperity and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 130 offices worldwide, we work with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges. For more information, please visit
The Pension and Endowments Department (PEN) is responsible for the financial management and administration of the World Bank Group's funded benefit plans, including the retirement scheme - the Staff Retirement Plan, the retiree medical and life insurance programs - the Retired Staff Benefits Plan, and other ancillary benefits. Financial management includes asset management responsibilities and actuarial support. PEN manages about $45 billion invested across a range of asset classes, from fixed income to public equities to private equity, real assets and absolute return strategies. The Pension Finance Committee, appointed by the Bank Group President and chaired by the Chief Financial Officer, has oversight responsibility for the financial management of the plans.
The Pension Middle Office team (PENMO) under PEN is responsible for providing a full range of functions supporting these investment activities, including the following:  i) pension plan operational activities, ii) preparation of pension plans financial statements, iii) pension investment performance and attribution, iv) monitoring asset class exposures, v) all investment asset pricing and valuation, and vi) third-party clients' reporting.
Duties and Accountabilities:

•  Assess current business processes and data infrastructure to pinpoint use cases for agentic AI/Copilot.
•  Plan and implement Agentic AI/Copilot agents into production environments with minimal disruptions
•  Identify and deliver training sessions/options for team members.
•  Manage agent knowledge sources, ensuring data quality and compliance with data classification policies.
•  Support ongoing maintenance, troubleshooting, and performance monitoring of deployed agents.
•  Collaborate with ITS to ensure solutions meet organizational standards.
•  Provide user training, documentation, and support for Copilot and AI-powered solutions.
•  Support the team with managing information flows to data storage systems, querying 
•  Keep abreast of industry's best practices and technological improvements pertaining to the team's functions.

Selection Criteria

•  Combination of degrees/certifications in Computer Science/ AI with at least 2-3 years' experience in financial projects in investment middle offices or operations functions.
•  Certifications in Power Platform (PL-200/PL-400/PL-600), Microsoft 365 (MS-900/MS-600/MCSA), data analytics and/or finance background will be a plus.
•  Sound knowledge of generative AI concepts, prompt engineering, and responsible AI use with demonstrated skills in Python and SQL.
•  Fundamental knowledge of the Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse, SharePoint integration).
•  Familiarity with Microsoft 365 Copilot and its integration into tools like Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Microsoft Fabric, and Teams.
•  Successfully completed project portfolio using tools such as Copilot Studio for specific business needs in fields of banking and/or investments.
•  Ability to create agents from plain-language prompts and refine them iteratively.
•  A good understanding of Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) processes, including solution management, deployment, and use of solution checkers.
•  Ability to teach and train other people in the areas above in context of their business needs.
•  Excellent communication and presentation skills – both verbal and written.
•  High level of initiative, self-confidence and self-starter; ability to apply a practical mature approach to problem solving with minimum supervision.
•  Commitment to working in a respectful, team-oriented, and multi-cultural environment.
•  Highest ethical standards.
Competencies:

•  Information and data literacy: Ability to manage and synthesize large data sets and suggest tools to help with analysis of data and research literature to drive critical conclusions and insights for senior management to support their business decision-making.
•  Financial Market Literacy - Can understand financial market processes; read and analyze financial reports and data such as holdings, valuation, performance, compliance, account reconciliations, margin, and settlement and risk reports.
•  Digital and automation problem solving – proficiency in structuring, content and leveraging tools for automation and efficiency.
•  Client Services - Contributes successfully to supporting client needs for support on data related needs.
•  Process and Infrastructure Development - Makes recommendations to improve the efficiency of the PENMO and PEN processes.
•  Operational Risk and Control - Understands the basic concepts of risk management and internal control frameworks.
•  Client Orientation - Able to establish partnership based working relationships with internal/external clients. Demonstrates independence, initiative, and autonomy in addressing clients' needs.
•  Drive for Results - Takes personal ownership and accountability to meet deadlines and achieve agreed-upon results and has the personal organization to do so.
•  Teamwork (Collaboration) and Inclusion - Collaborates with other team members and contributes productively to the team's work and output, demonstrating respect for different points of view.
•  Knowledge, Learning and Communication - Able to research and draft quality written materials or review adherence of written materials prepared by others to administrative requirements. Able to mentor and guide and organize learning activities within areas of assigned responsibilities.
•  Business Judgment and Analytical Decision Making - Able to use analytical, problem-solving skills and resourcefulness to make informed and practical decisions to carry out own work. Able to advise on information usage and storage, and policies in the area of assigned responsibilities.

WBG Culture Attributes:

1. Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
2. Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.
3. Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for results.

World Bank Group Core Competencies

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. 

Note: The selected candidate will be offered a one-year appointment, renewable at the discretion of the World Bank Group, and subject to a lifetime maximum ET appointment of three years. If an ET appointment ends before a full year, it is considered as a full year toward the lifetime maximum. Former and current ET staff who have completed all or any portion of their third-year ET appointment are not eligible for future ET appointments.

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