Pros
- Opportunity to live and work in different countries around the world - there are around 100 offices and almost 60% staff outside HQ - with talented, diverse professionals from countless countries; - Challenging work in difficult environments that require balancing financial risks and rewards, as well as ensuring positive development impact. - Interact and invest together with major international investors and FIs/Insuers/Pension funds as IFC is mobilizing at least $1 for each $1 we invest. - Good work-life balance for most staff. - Competitive compensation and benefits packages, including up to 6 weeks annual vacation and 2X matching on pension fund contributions.
Cons
- Bureaucracy is a feature of IFC/World Bank that you have to get used to, but it is there for a reason and contributes to a deliberative decision making process. - Risk tolerance of management could be higher given the role and mission of the institution. - Limited bonus pools/variable compensation.