Job #:
req35233
Organization:
IFC
Sector:
Investment
Grade:
GG
Term Duration: 3 years 0 months
Recruitment Type:
International Recruitment
Location:
Tokyo,Japan
Required Language(s): English, Japanese
Preferred Language(s)
Closing Date: 1/25/2026 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC
Description
Build a career with impact. Working at the World Bank Group (WBG) provides a unique opportunity to help countries solve their greatest development challenges.
As one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries, the WBG is a unique partnership of five global institutions dedicated to ending poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development.
With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, the WBG works with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges.
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets.
We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries.
In fiscal year 2025,
IFC committed a record $71.7 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging private sector solutions, and mobilizing private capital to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet.
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IFC Tokyo Office, in collaboration with the regional industry groups, is responsible for
IFC's energy business, including power generation with a focus on renewables, transmission and distribution, and innovative clean energy technologies such as battery storage and green hydrogen.
IFC Tokyo Office is looking to recruit a Senior Investment Officer to lead and/or support Tokyo office's priorities related to sector strategy, deal structuring guidance, and global client relationship and business development to serve as core member of Tokyo Business Development Hub.
Duties & Responsibilities
Contribute to the development of a client engagement strategy.
Support the Director of Tokyo Office in developing and managing relationships with key clients and other stakeholders.
Be the focal investment specialist supporting management and investment teams globally in business development for Japanese clients in space of energy transition including renewable power, battery storage and new technologies such as hydrogen and ammonia, as well as space of metals and minerals;
Identify and generate leads from Japanese clients in space of the above-mentioned areas;
Develop and nurture relationships with key Japanese clients in energy and metals/minerals sectors and promote awareness of
IFC's offering;
Depending on level of seniority, work with global industry team and client relationship managers to support client engagement and business development in the above-mentioned sectors;
Knowledge management:
contribute to knowledge sharing and dissemination across
IFC's industry team on Japanese clients' activities and focuses in the sectors;
Lead/support World Bank Group initiatives and
IFC participation in events related to the energy and metals/minerals for transition (conferences, annual meetings, etc.)
Liaise/assist the financial institutions to create the framework of transition bonds.
Selection Criteria
Must have obtained an MBA or Master's degree in business, finance, or economics;
Must have at least 12 to 15 years of experience in business development, project finance, and investment banking, with good knowledge, networks, and credibility within the business and governmental communities.
Experience in client coverage and Business Development with Japanese private sectors.Good "deal sense" based on demonstrated strong analytical skills and sound business judgment.
Ability to develop innovative solutions and challenges the status quo in order to build the business.
Ability to work independently in a challenging environment.
Experience in dealing with investors, government clients, and multiple stakeholders.
Experience in successfully managing diverse project teams in multiple transactions.
Strong financial, analytical, and modeling skills; sound business judgment; ability to find creative solutions to accommodate different interests. Experience in reviewing legal documents and/or technical studies will be a plus.
Excellent communication skills both written and oral, including the ability to convey ideas and positions clearly in English and Japanese.
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish, develop and manage relationships;Leadership, coaching, and mentoring skills.
Motivated and enthusiastic about the opportunities and challenges of sustainable development.
Mentor and managed junior staff.
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.
World Bank Group Core Competencies
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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