Financial Analyst

Duties and Accountabilities

• Contribute to technical advisory through missions, ad-hoc consultations, workshops, conferences, and webinars on asset management (governance, investment policy, asset allocation), responsible investing, risk management, and other areas of official sector asset management.
• Produce knowledge and research content relevant to Trust Funds, RAMP members and other clients, including applied research papers/notes with emphasis on public asset management.
• Contribute to advancing knowledge and expertise in strategic asset allocation (governance, investment policy, asset allocation), responsible investing, risk management, and other areas of official sector asset management as needed. Monitor and stay abreast of market developments and relevant research in tandem with best practices and recent trends.
• Contribute to the design, development, and implementation of quantitative models, provide quantitative research for client advisory and investment products.
• Contribute to developing new investment products in coordination with relevant units in the Treasury.
• Contribute to the collaboration and cooperation across the department and VPU, across the World Bank, with clients, other development partners, research centers, and industry experts.
• Contribute to the relationships with clients, and interact with World Bank Finance Partners and other business units (e.g., Legal, ITS) to support the delivery of the work program.
• Contribute to the expansion of outreach activities by helping enhance the RAMP program's communication, marketing, and branding.
• Contribute to additional projects as needed within the department.

Selection Criteria

• Masters’ degree, or a higher qualification, in Economics, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics or equivalent. A professional certification, e.g., CFA, would be a plus.
• Two years of work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience in economics and finance. Some experience with a public or private asset owner or a capital markets department (asset managers, banks, central banks, sovereign wealth funds, pensions, endowments, etc.), or with an international organization, is an asset.
• Strong background in economic or financial modeling, e.g., econometrics, modern portfolio theory, optimization applied to asset allocation models for fixed‑income and multi‑asset class portfolios. Experience with macro-financial modeling of climate change would be a plus.
• Capacity to produce research material, e.g., working papers, research notes, research reports.
• Programming experience with Python, Matlab, Julia or similar analytical tools is required. Familiarity with Bloomberg or other major trading and risk system is desirable.
• Capacity to introduce new ideas and implement new financial solutions is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written. Experience giving presentations and communicating and interacting with a broad range of stakeholders and audiences.
• Proven capacity to multi‑task, deliver results and respond quickly and effectively to requests.
• Fluency in English is required. Proficiency in French, Spanish or other languages is an asset.
• Original thinking and quick learning abilities with strong initiative drive and attention to detail.
• Excellent team player with strong interpersonal skills and commitment to work in a team-oriented, multicultural environment with the highest ethical standards.

WBG Culture Attributes

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

Benefits & Equal Opportunity

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 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.

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