About the Job
At the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group (WBG), you’ll join a diverse, global community working across cultures, disciplines, and borders to address the world’s most pressing development challenges. With 1.2 billion young people reaching working age in the decade ahead, the challenge of job creation has never been greater. Through partnerships across 145 countries and more than 182 offices worldwide, we work with governments, private sector, development partners and other stakeholders to invest in people, strengthen markets, and deliver scalable, data-driven solutions that generate more and better jobs and improve lives. In fiscal year 2026, IFC committed a record $105.6 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries. For more information, visit www.ifc.org. The Trade and Supply Chain Finance Department (CTS) is one of IFC’s industry groups. It delivers investment and advisory services through IFC’s global network. CTS offers guarantees, risk-sharing facilities, loans, and other structured products that support trade in emerging markets. It has supported clients in more than 100 countries and more than US$330 billion in global trade. CTS seeks an Investment Officer to grow its trade and supply chain finance programs in Africa. The role reports to the Global Manager, Business Development, CTSBD, and the Regional Head. It is based in Lagos, Nigeria. Duties and accountabilities The Investment Officer will: • Originate and execute Global Trade Finance Program (GTFP) transactions with Issuing Banks in Africa. • Lead appraisals of Issuing Banks’ trade operations, risk controls, systems, and staff skills. • Build senior-level relationships with Issuing and Confirming Banks, and track market developments. • Monitor daily transactions and process amendments and cancellations with the GTFP Operations team. • Ensure transactions and trade lines comply with corporate and operational guidelines. • Track program activities in IFC systems and prepare reports. • Lead new business from origination to documentation, including supply chain and commodity finance.