Location: Vienna, Austria
Vacancy Number: 2381. Department/Unit: Private Sector Operations / Business Development. Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (two-year fixed term appointment, with the possibility of renewal). Grade: Professional, Job Category F. Required language: English. Recruitment status: International / Local, determined in line with the OPEC Fund's policies and based on the candidate's nationality and residency status at the time of appointment. While all nationalities are eligible, nationals from OPEC Fund Member Countries (Algeria, Ecuador, Gabon, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Libya, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Venezuela) are strongly encouraged to apply.
Job Profile: The incumbent plays a pivotal role in the OPEC Fund's Private Sector Operations (PRIV) in identifying and evaluating investment opportunities in accordance with the OPEC Fund's strategies, policies and procedures. The Investment Manager is responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with partners and for the origination, project screening, due diligence and presentation of new credit, guarantee and investment approvals for credit committee recommendation and Governing Board approval.
Duties and Responsibilities: Business Development - establishes and maintains relationships with partners including sponsors, MDBs/DFIs and commercial banks; maintains regular contact with existing partners to develop pipeline for current and future years; conducts business development missions to identify and qualify potential partners; stays abreast of country, sectoral, market and business developments/new projects; assists the Director, Business Development in preparing marketing plans. Transaction Appraisal - conducts thorough appraisal/due diligence of new projects with a focus on financial institutions, trade finance and/or infrastructure projects; reviews and assesses all aspects of new projects including financial viability, creditworthiness, development effectiveness, ESG, KYC and other internal requirements. Stakeholder management and engagement - represents the institution at conferences, meetings, symposia and other external events; ensures proper communication and collaboration with internal stakeholders. Carries out other related tasks assigned by the Director, Business Development.
Qualifications and Experience: Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or closely related field. Minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience, of which at least three (3) years within the Private Sector department of a major international development finance institution and/or within a banking environment (commercial or investment banking). Experience in investment transactions, with proven success in developing client relationships as well as sourcing, negotiating, structuring and executing investments. Demonstrated quantitative, qualitative, financial analysis and financial modelling skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and sound business judgment. Sound financial analytical writing skills with attention to detail. Fluent in English; good working knowledge of Arabic, French or Spanish is an added advantage.
Competencies: Collaboration and Teamwork; Effective Communication; Results-Orientation; Learning Agility and Adaptability; Stakeholder and Impact Focus; Accountability.
Closing date: September 1, 2026
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply online via the OPEC Fund careers portal: https://career2.successfactors.eu/career?career_company=opecfundfo&lang=en_US&company=opecfundfo&site=&loginFlowRequired=true. This is a re-opening of the vacancy; candidates who already applied do not need to re-submit their application. Deadline of applications: September 1, 2026.