Director, Strategic Investor Relations

<p><h3>About International Finance Corporation (IFC)</h3> <p> 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. It operates in over 100 countries, leveraging its expertise, influence, and capital to create markets and opportunities in developing countries. In fiscal year 2025, IFC committed a record $71 billion to private companies and financial institutions in these regions, emphasizing private sector solutions and mobilizing private capital. The organization’s overarching mission is to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity in a sustainable manner. </p> <p><h3>About this Role</h3> <p> The Director of Strategic Investor Relations at IFC plays a vital role in transforming the organization’s ability to engage with institutional investors at a global scale. Amidst growing development needs and constrained resources, the Director strategically enhances IFC’s investor engagement framework to mobilize private capital in alignment with the World Bank Group’s goals. This involves cultivating long-term relationships with institutional investors, diversifying the investor base, and integrating investor feedback into IFC’s capital mobilization strategies. The Director will implement scalable relationship management practices and spearhead strategic dialogues and engagement plans tailored for priority investors. Additionally, the role involves providing strategic oversight on the application of investment insights to the ongoing evolution of IFC’s distribution channels and governance structures. </p> <p><h3>Responsibilities</h3> <ul> <li>Lead a global investor relations coverage model and investor relationship management function. </li> <li>Design a tiered global investor coverage framework, based on strategic importance and asset class focus. </li> <li>Serve as the senior relationship manager of IFC’s most significant institutional investors. </li> <li>Oversee customized engagement plans for priority investors. </li> <li>Direct systematic market mapping to identify prospective investors. </li> <li>Oversee targeted outreach initiatives and investor education programs. </li> <li>Represent IFC at major global investor conferences. </li> <li>Maintain a continuous feedback loop between investor sentiment and IFC’s product development. </li> <li>Oversee high-quality investor-facing communications and marketing materials. </li> <li>Lead the establishment of strong governance for investor relationship management. </li> <li>Provide strategic leadership for CRM platform use in investor relationship management. </li> <li>Serve as an active member of the Senior Leadership Team of the Capital Mobilization Vice Presidency.</li> </ul> <p><h3>Requirements</h3> <ul> <li>Master’s degree or equivalent professional qualification in finance, business, or related field. </li> <li>At least 20 years of relevant professional experience in institutional investor engagement, capital markets, and development finance. </li> <li>Extensive expertise in the originate-to-distribute model and mobilizing private capital. </li> <li>Strong credibility with senior institutional investors. </li> <li>Exceptional leadership skills in complex, multi-stakeholder environments. </li> <li>Outstanding written and verbal communication skills. </li> <li>Commitment to IFC and World Bank Group values.</li> </ul> <p><h3>Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan. </li> <li>Medical, life, and disability insurance. </li> <li>Paid leave, including parental leave. </li> <li>Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. </li> <li>Equal opportunity employment practices, promoting diversity and inclusion.</li> </ul> <p> <em>ImpactAlpha’s hard-working, AI-powered jobs bot generated this snappy summary from its original post. Click “Apply Now” to view the full description and apply.</em> </p>

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