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Senior Banking Sector Specialist

Position:Professional | GGDeadline:10 Sep 2026 (12 days left)Job ID:38168Posted on:26 Aug 2026 (3 days ago)
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Job Description

IFC seeks a Senior Banking Sector Specialist in Washington, D.C. The specialist covers the MCT Region, leads investment appraisals, loan reviews and due diligence, supports strategy and portfolio monitoring, contributes global knowledge, and manages risks. Candidates need finance or business credentials, banking experience, risk-management and financial-analysis skills, and English fluency.

Key Details

Department

IFC Financial Services Sector, Knowledge Bank Prosperity Vice Presidency

Position Details

Experience level

Senior

Minimum experience

15 years

Employment type

Full-time

Arrangement

Onsite

Minimum education

Postgraduate degree or equivalent

Contract duration

3 years

Language Requirements

Required

English

Preferred

Arabic, Russian

Summary of Responsibilities

  • Lead investment appraisals, including loan portfolio reviews
  • Design MCT regional financial-industry strategies and support their implementation
  • Support investment and advisory business development and portfolio monitoring
  • Disseminate industry lessons and contribute to global banking knowledge
  • Mentor investment staff and support appraisal quality
  • Identify and manage industry and transaction risks with Management and Credit

Role Requirements

  • Master's degree or equivalent professional qualification in finance or business
  • A minimum of 15 – 18 years’ relevant operational private sector banking experience in a variety of MCT countries
  • Fluency in English is required

Desired Criteria

  • Ability to speak Russian or Arabic
  • Experience in due diligence of Debt Funds and Fintech

Skills

Tools and Technologies

Additional Information

  • Significant travel is required, particularly within the region of dedication.

Source & verification

IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from World Bank Careers, on 26 Aug 2026.