Senior Financial Sector Development Expert

3 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia international finance corporation Full time

The International Finance Corporation, a member of the World Bank Group, is seeking a Senior Financial Sector Development Expert to join our team. As part of our mission to promote economic development and reduce poverty, we are looking for an experienced professional to lead our financial sector development initiatives.

About the Job:

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Financial Sector Development Expert to provide technical leadership on financial markets, sustainable finance, and financial inclusion in the East Asia and Pacific region. The selected candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to deepen financial markets, promote financial inclusion, and attract sustainable finance.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Act as financial sector and climate finance anchor for the CEAAE unit, collaborating closely with industries, including FIG and decarbonization/real sector climate anchors, to develop a clear offering combining real and financial sector sustainability initiatives.
  • Work closely with internal stakeholders and notably other IFC advisory and investment teams, Country Management Units (CMUs) in the Pacific and elsewhere, as well as World Bank Global Practices to assess financial markets barriers and opportunities, lead dialogue with domestic and international stakeholders and identify/develop tailored solutions.
  • Collaborate closely with FIG upstream and investment teams working on business and project development to determine whether any regulatory barriers are hindering access to financial markets and green investment projects and develop advisory services to address them
  • Actively advise/support CEAAE advisory projects teams in identifying financial market barriers/risks and help client countries deliver reforms/regulations and develop tools to deepen financial markets, promote financial inclusion and attract sustainable finance
  • On behalf of CEAAE, lead collaboration with FIG on the development of sustainable finance instruments and frameworks including thematic bonds and loans (such as green, blue, sustainable and and sustainability-linked instruments)
  • Manage the implementation of the advisory project portfolio in the financial sector, overseeing CEAAE teams throughout the cycle of projects led by the Unit or developed in coordination with FIG, to ensure quality, impact, and coordination across projects
  • Facilitate close coordination between IFC and the World Bank to ensure value added and alignment with the investment and policy reform objectives of the WBG.

Requirements:

  • An advanced degree (Masters/PhD) in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field
  • Minimum of 12 years of relevant professional experience in financial sector development, economics, public policy, international development, or related field
  • Solid technical skills in at least two of the financial sector development areas i.e. financial inclusion, financial stability, payment systems, capital market development, climate and risk management, and sustainable finance, as evidenced through record of projects and other outputs
  • Proven ability to conceptualize, design and implement major projects both within the WBG and outside
  • Substantial and diverse experience in leading operations and client dialogue in IBRD or IDA countries. Strong preference will be given to candidates with experience in leading financial sector operations/advisory services and in managing complex tasks, such as multi-country regional engagements.
  • Demonstrated professional leadership and ability to lead a team of professionals in the execution of major projects
  • Excellent communication skills in English, including articulating ideas verbally and in writing in a clear and compelling way across audiences of varied levels
  • Strong interpersonal skills to manage relationship with financial sector authorities and sensitivity in dealing with authorities and regulators
  • Willingness to travel to work with country clients and collaborate with WBG teams
  • Passion for promoting development solutions and ability to link finance and development

Benefits:

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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