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Position: Investment Officer - The World
Bank
The World Bank Treasury's Quantitative Strategies, Risk and Analytics
Department (QRA) is responsible for developing leading-edge solutions
in the areas of strategic asset allocation, quantitative strategies
and financial modeling, market analysis, portfolio analytics and
risk measurement. QRA is seeking an Investment Officer.
The candidate will join our Risk and Analytics Team. As part
of the team, s/he will focus on fixed income portfolio performance
measurement, and attribution; which will include the tasks of
participating in the review of performance results; compiling,
monitoring and analyzing key performance trends, trading activities
and market information; providing analytical support to the performance
measurement and attribution process for management, portfolio
managers and operations staff; updating analytical tools for new
clients or new portfolios and/or reflecting changes to portfolios,
and participating in the production of reports for the fixed income
portfolios. The candidate will have career growth potential in
the areas of risk measurement, benchmark management, compliance,
liquidity management, and providing technical assistance to World
Bank clients.
This position requires a Master's degree and a minimum of 5 years'
relevant experience in one or more professional disciplines (Finance,
Mathematics or Engineering preferred), or equivalent combination
of education and experience. Previous exposure to portfolio management,
risk or performance measurement, or quantitative research will
be a very strong asset. CIPM, CFA, FRM or PRM certification is
desirable. Knowledge of GIPS (Global Investment Performance Standards)
is a plus. The preferred candidate should have proven quantitative
and qualitative analytical skills, and working experience with
VBA or SQL is a plus.
The World Bank Group is committed to achieving diversity in terms
of gender, nationality, culture and educational background. Individuals
with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. Qualified candidates
may apply on-line at http://www.worldbank.org/jobs and choose
vacancy#090048. Please note that you will need to register before
submitting your application. The closing date is February 27,
2009.
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