The World Bank Group
(Associate) Investment Officer - Creative Industries
Description
The Associate Investment Officer will play a key role in IFC’s Creative Industries strategy by contributing to new business development, transaction execution with a particular focus on small and early-stage deals, and knowledge creation. Key responsibilities include:
Business Development and Pipeline Creation
• Originate high-potential investment opportunities in the Creative Industries sector, with a focus on scalable, innovative, and impactful businesses across subsectors such as film, music, animation, fashion, sports and entertainment and digital media.
• Actively engage with industry stakeholders, including private companies, entrepreneurs, investors, and public-sector entities, to identify emerging trends and business opportunities.
• Work closely with IFC’s regional and global teams to ensure alignment with IFC’s strategy and Africa-specific priorities.
Transaction Execution
• Support the structuring, negotiation, and execution of complex transactions, including equity and debt investments, particularly for small ticket sizes and early-stage companies
• Conduct comprehensive due diligence, including financial modeling, valuation, credit analysis, and market assessments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including legal, environmental, social, and governance (ESG), to address key transaction requirements and ensure compliance with IFC standards.
• Prepare high-quality investment proposals to IFC’s management and board for approval.
Upstream and Market Creation
• Contribute to upstream efforts by working with nascent ecosystems and early-stage projects, and ecosystems to transform concepts into bankable opportunities.
• Identify barriers to growth in the Creative Industries sector and work with stakeholders, including governments and development partners, to design and implement solutions.
Knowledge Development and Dissemination
• Develop and share deep insights into the Creative Industries sector, including market trends, business models, and emerging technologies.
• Contribute to thought leadership by producing knowledge products, participating in sector-specific forums, and representing IFC in external engagements.
Stakeholder Engagement and Advocacy
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including Creative Industries clients, industry associations, and government agencies, to promote IFC’s role in the sector.
• Advocate for the Creative Industries as a catalyst for economic diversification, job creation, and social inclusion, highlighting its alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Collaboration with the World Bank Group
• Coordinate with World Bank colleagues to leverage synergies, such as policy reform initiatives, technical assistance, and capacity-building programs that support the Creative Industries.
• Participate in joint World Bank Group initiatives aimed at enhancing the enabling environment for Creative Industries in Africa.
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