You will face challenges and earn the satisfaction of helping to further economic progress in the developing world through private sector development. In addition to outstanding academic and professional qualifications, IFC's work requires creativity, flexibility and imagination. Staff members are expected to take initiatives and make sound independent judgments. Tact and sensitivity are critical, as staff will be working with private and public sector officials from many countries, often in very different cultural settings.
Computer literacy is highly desirable.
IFC recruits staff on an international basis. The selection process is very competitive. Many of the professionals recruited by IFC are already in mid-career. However, IFC also recruits directly from leading business schools around the world to fill the growing number of openings for investment and financial officers. Recruitment teams visit a number of schools each year to conduct on-campus interviews.