DFC - Investment Advisory Specialist

BA Global Talent is seeking an experienced Investment Advisory Specialist to provide high-level support within the Office of Energy (OE) at the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC). The officer will manage complex, sensitive, and precedent-setting international finance projects in critical regions including the Amazon, Southeast Asia, and the Congo. This is a dynamic role requiring strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills to advance U.S. foreign policy priorities through strategic development finance.

The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) is America’s development finance institution. DFC partners with the private sector to finance solutions to the most critical challenges facing the development world today. DFC invests across sections including energy, healthcare, critical infrastructure, and technology, while providing financing for small businesses and entrepreneurs to create jobs in emerging markets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the structuring, negotiation, and execution of direct loans and loan guarantees for major international energy and infrastructure projects.
• Conduct in-depth financial, legal, economic, political, and technical analyses of proposed projects in emerging markets.
• Develop financial models and conduct sensitivity analyses to evaluate project feasibility and risks.
• Coordinate with U.S. agencies, development banks, private consultants, and foreign governments throughout the deal cycle.
• Present loan proposals and recommendations to internal DFC approval committees and external stakeholders.
• Serve as a senior resource and subject matter expert on international finance, policy, and underwriting practices.
• Engage in business development efforts, build partnerships with key stakeholders, and represent DFC at global conferences and events.
• Collaborate with DFC’s regionally based teams, investment advisors, and interagency partners to evaluate and promote project opportunities.
• Track pipeline progress and generate outcome reports for internal and external audiences.
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance or higher-level clearance.
• Master’s degree in International Business, Finance, Economics, Political Science, International Relations, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in international finance, financial modeling, investments in developing countries, and related skills in:
• Structuring and analyzing complex international finance or capital market transactions.
• Financial modeling and financial statement analysis.
• Working in or evaluating investments in developing countries.
• Developing projects in critical sectors such as land use, energy, and agriculture.
• Managing multiple projects independently under tight deadlines in a complex environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
  
  
  

Preferred Experience:

• International experience, particularly in Southeast Asia, Africa, and/or Brazil.
• Exposure to forest, agriculture, and land use finance.
• Experience with development finance institutions or similar global investment bodies.
• In-depth knowledge of development finance operations and emerging market business conditions.
  
  
  

On-Site: Washington D.C.

Schedule: 9 AM to 5:45 PM

Only resumes submitted in English will be considered.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for job opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

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