Operations Analyst – UK and Ireland – req33781

<h2>Operations Analyst - UK and Ireland - req33781</h2><p>Join to apply for the <strong>Operations Analyst - UK and Ireland - req33781</strong> role at <strong>IFC - International Finance Corporation</strong></p><h2>Operations Analyst - UK and Ireland - req33781</h2><p>Join to apply for the <strong>Operations Analyst - UK and Ireland - req33781</strong> role at <strong>IFC - International Finance Corporation</strong></p><p><strong>Operations Analyst - UK and Ireland<br><br></strong>Job #: req33781<br><br>Organization: IFC<br><br>Sector: Operations<br><br>Grade: GE<br><br>Term Duration: 3 years 0 months<br><br>Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment<br><br>Location: London,United Kingdom<br><br>Required Language(s): English<br><br>Preferred Language(s): Other European languages a plus<br><br>Closing Date: 7/30/2025 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC<br><br><strong>Description<br><br></strong>IFC—a member of the World Bank Group—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 2024, IFC committed a record $56 billion — in own-account investments and mobilization from third parties — to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries. For more information, visit www.ifc.org.<br><br>IFC is seeking an Operations Analyst for its Europe Department. Within this department, the Western Europe team is responsible for our relationship with European governments and the European Union, Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) and development finance institutions (DFIs) in 27 European countries. Working closely with IFC industry departments, the IFC Western Europe team also supports business development and relationship management with European corporates and financial institutions.<br><br>The Operations Analyst will support the Europe team, and particularly the WBG Country Manager covering the UK and Ireland. He/she will work closely to further strengthen the engagement with the UK, Ireland, EBRD, BII, and other stakeholders. He/she may also be assigned to cover other countries as needed. The Operations Analyst will be based in London, UK.<br><br><strong>Role And Responsibilities<br><br></strong>The Operations Analyst will be assigned a variety of tasks related to country management, business development, relationship management with key clients and partners, and coordination of relationships with IFC stakeholders, including shareholders, development partner agencies, MDBs/DFIs, and private sector players.<br><br>This role requires interaction with various external parties as well as with other departments across IFC and the wider WBG. It offers exposure to a variety of counterparts from the public and private sectors, working as part of a fast-team while also being able to drive initiatives independently.<br><br>More specifically the candidate will be responsible for the following:<br><br><ul><li>Attend meetings, track issues and policy developments, conduct research, and prepare notes.</li><li>Facilitate senior management engagement with external counterparts. Support high-level meetings by drafting briefs, taking notes, and preparing follow-up communications and actions.</li><li>Conduct market analysis to identify new clients, perform due diligence, and create marketing materials for engagement efforts. Collaborate on business development strategies.</li><li>Draft strategic documents, reports, and promotional materials for various stakeholders.</li><li>Support the planning and execution of major IFC events and partner meetings.</li><li>Assist in organizing webinars and conferences for business development purposes.</li><li>Manage databases, reports, and tracking systems; compile progress reports and documentation.</li><li>Help develop and maintain strategic relationships with government officials, influencers, and media.</li><li>Provide general support to the Country Manager for daily operations.</li><li>Perform additional tasks as needed to address evolving organizational needs.<br><br></li></ul>Selection Criteria<br><br><ul><li>Bachelors’ Degree in relevant field such as economics or business and 2-3 years of relevant work experience.</li><li>An understanding of MDBs/DFIs and/or prior experience of international financial institutions is a plus.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and sound business judgment to identify issues and present creative and practical solutions.</li><li>Eager to take on new challenges. Ability to thrive under pressure and function effectively in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines, while working on multiple projects and at times with minimal supervision.</li><li>Strong client service orientation and high level of diplomacy with an openness to feedback and new ideas.</li><li>An interest in development finance and working in a multicultural environment.</li><li>Track record of qualitative and quantitative research.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and quality. High level of accuracy and responsiveness.</li><li>Excellent teamwork skills, ability to take the initiative and work across organizational boundaries.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and social skills. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in English (orally and in writing) and to work effectively with colleagues and counterparts from diverse backgrounds, age groups, etc.</li><li>Advanced Excel, PowerPoint and database skills.<br><br></li></ul><strong>WBG Culture Attributes<br><br></strong><ul><li>Sense of Urgency – Anticipating and quickly reacting to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.</li><li>Thoughtful Risk Taking – Taking informed and thoughtful risks and making courageous decisions to push boundaries for greater impact.</li><li>Empowerment and Accountability – Engaging with others in an empowered and accountable manner for impactful results.<br><br></li></ul>World Bank Group Core Competencies<br><br>The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.<br><br>We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.<br><br>Learn more about working at the <em>World Bank</em> and <em>IFC</em> , including our values and inspiring stories.</p><h2>Seniority level</h2><ul><li><h2>Seniority level</h2>Entry level</li></ul><h2>Employment type</h2><ul><li><h2>Employment type</h2>Full-time</li></ul><h2>Job function</h2><ul><li><h2>Job function</h2>Management and Manufacturing</li></ul><p>Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at IFC - International Finance Corporation by 2x</p><h2>Sign in to set job alerts for “Operations Analyst” roles.</h2><h2>Business Operations | Analyst/Associate | London</h2><p>London, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago</p><p>London, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago</p><p>London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago</p><p>London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago</p><p>London, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago</p><p>Greater London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago</p><p>City Of London, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago</p><h2>Analyst – Operations Procurement - EMEA ( Frankfurt - Newport - London )</h2><p>Greater London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago</p><p>London, England, United Kingdom 2 hours ago</p><h2>HR Operations Analyst – Hedge Fund – £65-85k base + Large bonus + WFH flex</h2><h2>Business Operations Analyst - Shared Operations</h2><p>London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago</p><p>City Of London, England, United Kingdom £35,000.00-£35,000.00 1 week ago</p><p>London, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago</p><h2>Operations Manager - International Payments</h2><p>Greater London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago</p><h2>Lead Analyst (Supply Chain & Operations)</h2><h2>Operations Manager (Performance & Improvement)</h2><p>London, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago</p><h2>Supply Chain Operations Manager - Leading FinTech</h2><p>Greater London, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago</p><p>London, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago</p><p>London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago</p><h2>Analyst, Consumer Strategy & Business Development</h2><p>London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago</p><h2>Lead Analyst (Supply Chain & Operations)</h2><p>London, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago</p><p>London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago</p><p>City Of London, England, United Kingdom £50,000.00-£52,000.00 1 week ago</p><p>London, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago</p><p>We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.</p> #J-18808-Ljbffr Salary: GBP 28800 - 48000 per year Experience: 3 years required

Back to blog

Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

When you're working on a remote team, there's no way to chat in the hallway between meetings or catch up on the latest project during an office carpool. Therefore, virtual communication will be absolutely essential to get your work done...

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

Many people want to work remotely because of the flexibility it allows. You can work anywhere and at any time of the day...

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

With this question, companies are looking to see what equipment they may need to provide you with and to verify how aware you are of what remote working could mean for you physically and logistically...

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

Several years ago, I was working in a team to plan a big event. My supervisor made us all work as a team before the big day. One of our activities has been to find out how each of us processes information...

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

Or you may receive even more specific questions, such as: What's on your calendar? Do you plan blocks of time to do certain types of work? Do you have an open calendar that everyone can see?...

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

Just like your schedule, how you track files and other information is very important. After all, everything is digital!...

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

The day I watched Marie Forleo's film separating the important from the urgent, my life changed. Not all remote jobs start fast, but most of them are...

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

Just as communication is essential when working remotely, so is organization. Because you won't have those opportunities in the elevator or a casual conversation in the lunchroom, you should take advantage of the little time you have in a video or phone conference...

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

This is a great question because it shows your comfort level with technology, which is very important for a remote worker because you will be working with technology over time...