The World Bank Group has invited applications for the post of Financial Analyst.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare analytical materials and support quarterly portfolio review meetings with IFC Portfolio Managers and teams.
- Assist in the preparation of quarterly analytical presentations to Senior Management.
- Perform IPAR system monthly closing activities, calculate and report loan loss reserves and Investment Portfolio write-downs to Reporting and Analysis unit (CNTRA) for inclusion into IFC’s financial statements. Carry out all necessary quality checks to ensure accurate recording and reporting of these items.
- Maintain the integrity and accuracy of loss reserves data in IPAR system, work with other business and IT teams to resolve system and portfolio data issues as well as system enhancements required for smooth functioning of the IPAR portfolio review, closing and reporting processes.
- Maintain and improve loss reserves data reporting and visualization solutions.
- Address information requests from external auditors, internal controls, and other departments regarding loss reserves and investment write-downs.
• Ad-hoc analytical projects as required.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, preferably in finance, accounting, business, economics or risk management. Certification such as CFA, FRM, CA/CPA or CGMA would be a plus;
- At least 3 years of relevant post-qualification experience in the financial services industry. Private sector and/or IFC experience would be a strong plus;
- Strong data analytics skills with ability to work proficiently with large Excel data sets;
- Effective communication skills in English, including strong writing, editing and reporting skills;
- Excellent project management and organizational skills. Candidate should be detail oriented yet also be able to keep sight of the overall outcome;
- Comfort working in time pressured environment with capacity to deliver high-quality results, while adhering to tight deadlines and multitask as needed;
- High degree of self-motivation and proven ability to work under minimum supervision and as part of a multicultural team in different time zones.
Location: Chennai, India.
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