Overview
IFC is seeking a Regional Industry Director for Infrastructure & Natural Resources (INR) in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). This leadership role is responsible for developing and implementing the INR strategy in the region, leading business growth, and managing the INR portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the INR strategy and priorities in the Region.
- Lead and grow the overall INR business in the Regions and be responsible for delivering financially sound, profitable, and developmental new business and portfolio management.
- Strategically position the INR business in LAC.
- Chair and/or manage Investment Review Meetings and make decisions on IFC investments in LAC.
- Be responsible for Upstream and Advisory engagements for INR in the Regions.
- Contribute to the delivery and execution of INR’S regional strategy.
- Partner with the IBRD/IDA and MIGA to develop regional sector strategies.
- Work closely with the Global Industry, Client Relationship Managers, and Treasury teams.
- Lead, in coordination with the regional leadership team, the design and implementation of the strategy for business development and ensure proactive and comprehensive client and INR portfolio management in the Region.
- Represent IFC to key clients and Region stakeholders.
- Partner with other INRD/IDA and MIGA and other industries in the Region.
- Act as Primary Supervisor for INR Managers and Reviewing Officials for other INR staff dedicated to the Region.
- Implement agreed corporate initiatives for enhancing efficiency and client service.
- Recommend INR resource allocation for the Region.
Required Experience
- At least 15 years of relevant experience.
- Strong track record of business delivery and demonstrated investment experience, superior business judgment, experience in policy dialogue, and established professional credibility, covering any/all of the INR sub-sectors.
- Strong knowledge and experience leading investment decision processes, including dealing, assessing, and taking decisions related to credit, legal, and E&S issues.
- Demonstrated ability and experience to think strategically, prioritize effectively, set direction, mobilize resources, and deploy them flexibly, supporting teamwork and collective leadership.
- Ability to work collaboratively with superior interpersonal skills.
- Ability to represent the organization to external clients and stakeholders from the public and private sectors.
- Strong and demonstrated ability to lead effectively and manage a large and dispersed team in a dynamic and multicultural environment.
- Excellent people management skills and openness to feedback; new ideas and ability to guide staff to solutions to problems.
- Demonstration of the highest standards of integrity and decisiveness.
- Ability and willingness to make decisions, deal with ambiguity, and take accountability and hold others accountable for results.
- Ability to deliver results under stressful timetables and environments.
- Ability to build organizational capacity through system and process improvements and be a change agent and catalyst for innovation.
Qualifications
Master's degree, or equivalent professional qualification in economics, finance, or business.
