Build a career with impact. Working at the World Bank Group (WBG) provides a unique opportunity to help countries solve their greatest development challenges. As one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries, the WBG is a unique partnership of five global institutions dedicated to ending poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, the WBG works with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges. 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. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries. In fiscal year 2025, IFC committed a record $71.7 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging private sector solutions, and mobilizing private capital to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet. For more information, visit www.ifc.org . The World Bank Group is currently looking for an Extended Term Consultant to support IFC business development and client relationship management activities of the Forestry and Wood Product cluster. Responsibilities will include conducting market analysis and mapping exercises to identify new target Western European sponsors/clients, desktop reviews of potential Western European clients/sponsors including detailed financial credit analysis and background checks, support in preparation of pitchbooks and other marketing materials for client meetings and support in client relationship management. Upon successful origination with Western European sponsors, there will be scope to structure and execute these transactions. The position is based in Paris and will report to a senior member of the investment team. Duties and Accountabilities Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Conduct industry and market research to assist in IFC’s business development efforts. • Analyze historical and projected financial statements. • Review company, economic, and financial information and prepare reports on periodic financial statements, project progress reports, and other information submitted by clients. • Prepare documentation for IFC internal processes, including early screening, indicative terms and investment/credit committee memorandums. • Prepare client pitchbooks and other marketing presentations. • Participate in investment negotiations, particularly early structuring, with possibility to help structure and execute transactions upon successful origination. • Identify data points needed to support the assessment of a given investment in all areas including but not limited to financial, market, development impact and ESG. • Prepare presentations and other documentation as contributions to IFC’s internal reporting and maintain internal reporting materials.