Compliance Officer

Description

Are you passionate about the intersection between international development and taxation? Are you seeking a unique opportunity to apply your tax expertise to contribute to the mission of the largest global development institution focused exclusively on the private sector? Are you interested in working towards improving the lives of people in emerging markets?

• Works with 2,000 businesses in emerging markets worldwide to create opportunity where it is needed most.
• Commits approximately 400 new investment projects per year across all industry sectors – including infrastructure, manufacturing, telecommunications, venture, financial institutions and funds – and across all geographies of the world, taking both debt and equity positions and providing advisory services to support development.
• Has offices in over 100 countries.
• In FY23, IFC achieved its highest-ever volume in history, with total commitments exceeding $43 billion, exceeding own account and mobilization targets, setting a new high for trade, supply chain, and working capital finance, and exceeding our climate and gender targets.

• The OECD Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) project;
• The Global Forum Exchange of Information on Request (EOIR); and
• The Global Forum Automatic Exchange of Information (AEOI).

• Assess and mitigate complex tax risks: Evaluate complex international tax-related risks related to IFC investee companies, clients, and partners globally. This includes being an independent voice providing expert advice on cross-border tax issues, including on tax treaties, transfer pricing, and international tax structuring.
• Provide excellent client service: Partner with IFC’s project teams to work with IFC’s clients to gather information and develop recommendations to manage and mitigate the financial, legal, and reputational risks associated with the tax practices of IFC investee companies, clients, and partners.
• Support broader IFC and WBG initiatives: Provide technical assistance on tax issues to IFC’s legal and other teams to support IFC and WBG strategic priorities.
• Leadership in Tax Issues: Help IFC maintain its leadership on international tax issues and promote best tax practices in emerging markets, including on responsible tax and cooperative compliance initiatives.
• Outreach: Collaborate with the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) Tax teams, as well as Tax teams at other multilateral development banks and development finance institutions, to provide private sector insights into international tax issues and keep abreast of tax reforms at the OECD, Global Forum and UN that may impact IFC’s operations.

Selection Criteria

• A Masters in Taxation, J.D. tax LL.M, MBA or equivalent is a plus.
• Demonstrated excellence in providing top-tier international tax advice, with at least 5-8 years of international tax experience and one or more regions. This may include experience with a Big 4 or other leading tax planning consultancy or law firm, or in-house experience in international tax.
• Excellent interpersonal and client service skills. Energy, enthusiasm and an appetite to learn more about IFC.
• A strong working knowledge of international tax policies and standards issued by the OECD and Global Forum.
• Experience with development institutions (in tax or other disciplines) and/or entities with sovereign immunities a plus.
• A sound understanding of cross-border tax issues, including tax treaties, transfer pricing, and international tax structuring, including evaluation of the tax aspects of new investments.
• Sound judgment, ability to identify and assess risks and willingness to accept appropriate risks and make decisions and take responsibility for them including by prioritizing issues, finding practical solutions, managing critical details while focusing on the big picture.
• Ability to communicate ideas and tax concepts clearly and confidently, both in writing and orally and demonstrated experience explaining tax concepts and delivering training to seasoned investment staff and other non-tax professionals.
• Strong organizational skills with an ability to work under time pressures and respond to ad hoc shifts in priorities while maintaining order and delivery.
• Demonstrated commitment to core values, including excellence, mutual respect, collegiality, teamwork, diversity and inclusiveness, integrity, innovation, transparency and accountability.
• A major language other than English is a plus.

World Bank Group Core Competencies

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.

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.

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