Overview
The Regional Industry Director, Europe, Infrastructure & Natural Resources (INR) will be responsible for leading and growing the INR business in Europe, developing strategies, and managing investment decisions.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the INR strategy and priorities in the Region.
- Lead and grow the overall INR business in the Regions.
- Strategically position the INR business in Europe.
- Chair and/or manage Investment Review Meetings and make decisions on IFC investments in Europe.
- 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.
- Ensure the implementation of best international practices and innovative solutions.
- Lead 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.
- Build and maintain excellent long-term relationships with key stakeholders.
- Partner with other INRD/IDA and MIGA and other industries in the Region to seek opportunities for joint ventures, mobilization of resources/partners/collaboration, and knowledge transfer.
- 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.
- 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.
