Associate Risk Officer - Financial Sustainability

OverviewAssociate Risk Officer - Financial SustainabilityLocation: Washington, DC, United States. Organization: IFC (World Bank Group). Job #: req34397. Sector: Risk. Grade: GF. Term Duration: 3 years. Recruitment Type: International Recruitment. Required Language: English. Closing Date: 10/2/2025 (11:59pm UTC).The Corporate Risk Management Department (CRM), under the Corporate Risk & Finance Vice-Presidency, provides corporate-wide portfolio and risk oversight of IFC's debt, equity, and treasury portfolios, and manages IFC's overall capital position and financial sustainability. The Financial Sustainability team oversees financial projections, develops financial forecasts and projections, and collaborates with other IFC teams.CRMDR is conducting a search for an Associate Risk Officer to join an international dynamic team based in Washington, DC.Duties and AccountabilitiesContribute to the development, implementation, maintenance, and application of forecasting tools to support strategic IFC decision making.Perform scenario analysis, and contribute to the enhancement of IFC’s financial performance forecasting toolkit.Contribute to reports to the Management team on IFC’s CUR, cash needs, quarterly forecasting updates and related periodic requests.Contribute and support IFC’s internal work on rating agencies modeling and data collection for IFC’s investments.Prepare ad-hoc quantitative analytics related to IFC’s investment portfolio.Calculation and reporting of IFC capital utilization ratio and three year cash needs.Contribute to project or research efforts directly (or tangentially) related to the Financial Forecasting.Ensure, together with colleagues, that implementation and model design is consistent with model-risk management practice.Demonstrate a solid appreciation of new tools and techniques; careful data collection, continuous analysis, and comprehensive reporting are integral parts of the responsibilities.Collaborate with various departments on different corporate initiatives.Work consistently towards increasing personal technical knowledge and capacity.Selection Criteria / QualificationsExcellent understanding and practical hands-on experience with mathematical modelling, preferably with applications in Finance.Fundamental understanding of the conceptual functioning of banking institutions and their strategic challenges.Knowledge of financial markets, financial-instrument features, and corporate finance concepts.Good programming skills with practical experience in one or more: MATLAB, R, Octave, Python, Maple, Mathematica, S-Plus, SQL; exposure to professional languages (C/C++/C#/Java) is a plus.Demonstrated ability to clearly communicate complex ideas in spoken and written form. Publication history is a strong plus.Practical problem-solving, creative thinking, teamwork, and self-motivation.Focus on quality and execution with ability to perform multiple tasks under deadlines.Advanced degree (MSc or equivalent) in finance, physics, operations research, statistics, mathematics, computer science, engineering, or related fields with strong technical background.Proficiency with data-base management, programming, and system-related project management.Good understanding of the drivers of asset returns and accounting principles.Excellent written and oral communication skills, with ability to present complex issues simply.Willingness to contribute across the entire model-life cycle, from analysis to stakeholder reporting and communication of results.Minimum of 4 years’ experience in financial modelling or risk management.Minimum of 4 years’ experience in a technical discipline involving system development, construction, and formation Note: Short-listed candidates may be required to perform an exercise or prepare a deliverable for the panel interview.WBG Culture Attributes: Sense of urgency, thoughtful risk-taking, empowerment and accountability.World Bank Group Core Competencies are part of our values and expectations. 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 an equal opportunity and inclusive employer 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-22