The OPEC Fund for International Development is a multilateral development finance institution established in 1976. Our 12 Member Countries are: Algeria, Ecuador, Gabon, Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Libya, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.
We
are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Investment Manager, Business Development Unit
Location: Austria (AT)
Department/Unit: Private Sector Operations / Business
Development
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract
Grade: Professional
Job Category: F
Recruitment Status: International / Local
Contract Duration: Two-year fixed term appointment, with the possibility of renewal.
Job Profile
- The incumbent plays a pivotal role, in OPEC Fund’s Private Sector
Operations (PRIV), in identifying and evaluating investment opportunities
in accordance with OPEC Fund’s strategies, policies and procedures.
- The Investment Manager is responsible for establishing and
maintaining relationships with partners and for the origination, project
screening, due diligence and presentation of new credit, guarantee and
investment approvals for credit committee recommendation and Governing
Board approval.
Duties and Responsibilities
Business
Development:
- Establishes and maintains relationships with partners including
sponsors, MDBs/DFIs and commercial banks
- Establishes and maintains regular contact with existing partners in
order to develop pipeline for current and future years
- Conducts business development missions to identify and qualify
potential partners
- Stays abreast of country, sectoral, market and business
developments/new projects
- Assists the Director, Business Development in preparing marketing
plans to improve business development capabilities and identify new
opportunities for the OPEC Fund to increase the level of business
origination
Transaction
Appraisal:
- Conducts thorough appraisal/due diligence of new projects under
consideration with a focus on financial institutions, trade finance and/or
infrastructure projects
- Reviews and assesses all aspects of new projects (including
financial viability, creditworthiness, development effectiveness, ESG, KYC
and other internal requirements)
Stakeholder
management and engagement:
- Represents the institution at conferences, meetings, symposia, and
other external events
- Ensures proper communication and collaboration with internal
stakeholders
- Carries out other tasks that are related to the job function,
assigned by the Director, Business Development.
Qualifications and
Experience
- Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or closely related
field
- Minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience, of
which at least three (3) years should have been obtained within the
Private Sector department of a major international development finance
institution and/or within a banking environment (including commercial or
investment banking)
- Experience in investment transactions, with proven success in
developing client relationships as well as sourcing, negotiating,
structuring and executing investments
- Demonstrated quantitative, qualitative, financial analysis and
financial modelling skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills as well as sound
business judgment to identify opportunities and drive business growth
- Sound financial analytical writing skills with focus on detail
- Fluent in English. Good working knowledge of Arabic, French or
Spanish is an added advantage.
Competencies:
- Collaboration and Teamwork - Ability to effectively collaborate with
colleagues, stakeholders (internal and external), and partners from
diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to achieve shared goals.
- Effective Communication - Ability to articulate ideas and
information clearly and persuasively across various channels and
audiences, integrate communication best practices, and ensure messages are
tailored, culturally sensitive, and impactful, promoting active listening
and feedback mechanisms.
- Results-Orientation - Ability to effectively achieve results through
proactive ownership, decisive action and strategic planning. ensuring
goals are met within specified timeframes and in alignment with OPEC
Fund’s strategic direction
- Learning Agility and Adaptability - Ability to swiftly learn,
unlearn, and adapt to changing circumstances and emerging challenges, with
a commitment to continual growth through embracing new ideas,
technologies, updating functional expertise, and facilitating
organizational resilience
- Stakeholder and Impact Focus - Ability to prioritize and address the
needs and expectations of diverse stakeholders to achieve sustainable
impact through stakeholder mapping, ensuring effective relationship
management, transparent and timely communication, and aligning their
contributions with OPEC Fund’s mission to deliver long-term, positive
outcomes
- Accountability - Ability to take responsibility for one's actions,
decisions, and their outcomes, demonstrating integrity and reliability,
adhering to established internal controls, setting clear expectations, and
maintaining a high standard of ethical behavior.
Application
Closing Date
1st September, 2026.
Method of Application
Interested
and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
