Regional Industry Director, FIG, LAC & Europe

IFC — a member of the World Bank Group (WBG) — 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 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. IFC is seeking a Regional Industry Director (RID) for the Financial Institutions Group (FIG), based in Vienna, Austria; Mexico City, Mexico; or Bogotá, Colombia, to oversee FIG activities in Latin America, the Caribbean, and Europe. This key leadership role requires significant and demonstrated leadership, management skills, and technical expertise to effectively lead regional teams. The RID will be responsible for engaging in a wide range of sub-sectors, including Banking, Microfinance, Insurance, Capital Markets, Housing, Distressed Assets, Global Trade Finance, focusing on themes such as jobs, MSMEs/SMEs, gender, climate, and other areas, with both investment and advisory services delivered to IFC’s clients through IFC’s global network. The role involves managing key client and government relationships, overseeing operations, and driving the business toward achieving IFC’s strategic objectives. The RID will directly report to the Regional Vice President for Latin America the Caribbean and Europe and will be a part of the Core Leadership Team for the Regional Vice Presidency. The RID will be part of the Core Leadership Team of Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe Vice Presidency. Duties and Accountabilities The roles and responsibilities of the position will include, but not be limited to: Business responsibility • Develop and implement the FIG strategy and priorities in the region in collaboration with Division Directors, Country Managers, the FIG Management team, and other Regional Industry Directors, focusing on growth of our business, achieving strong profitability, and sustainable developmental impact. • Lead and grow the overall FIG business in the regions, ensuring financially sound, profitable, and high-development-impact origination and portfolio oversight. • Strategically position the FIG business in LAC and Europe, working closely with the Regional Vice President, other Industry Regional Directors, and Division Directors by developing the country strategies. • Chair Investment Review Meetings and make decisions on IFC investments in the regions. • Oversee Upstream and Advisory engagements for FIG in the regions. • Contribute to the delivery and execution of the FIG regional equity strategy in collaboration with the Senior Manager of Equity, FIG. • Partner with IBRD/IDA and MIGA to develop regional sector strategies. • Work closely with the Knowledge Bank, Treasury teams, and other WBG partners to develop and disseminate knowledge products and best practices, lessons learned from the investment/advisory portfolio, and leverage data/analytics and communities of practice to inform strategy and client engagement. Client and stakeholder responsibility • Design and implement a strategy for business development and ensure proactive and comprehensive client and FIG portfolio management in the region, in coordination with the regional leadership team. • Represent IFC to key clients and stakeholders in the regions, building and maintaining long-term relationships, including with public sector relevant institutions, MDBs, Donors, and investors. • Collaborate with other World Bank Group entities and industries in the regions to identify opportunities for joint ventures, resource mobilization, partnerships, and knowledge transfer to benefit clients. Resource responsibility • Supervise FIG Managers and act as Secondary Supervisor or Reviewing Official for other FIG staff in the regions. • Implement agreed corporate initiatives for enhancing efficiency and client service.