Director, Global Non-Bank Financial Institutions

The World Bank - Wenatchee, WA

Full-time - Executive

Wenatchee, WA

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

About the position

The Director of Global Non-Bank Financial Institutions at the World Bank Group will lead the Global Non-Bank Financial Institutions Department within the Financial Institutions Group. This role focuses on expanding IFC's investments and advisory services in non-banking sectors such as insurance, microfinance, and digital lending. The Director will provide strategic leadership, drive business development, and foster partnerships to enhance financial inclusion and sustainable growth in emerging markets.

Responsibilities

• Provide thought leadership and support business development in various non-bank sub-sectors including NBFIs, Microfinance, Housing finance, Embedded finance, Insurance, Distressed Assets, Digital Lenders/Banks, and Credit Funds.
• Collaborate with the Director - Banking and Capital Markets and Short Term & Supply Chain Finance to direct the activities of multi-disciplinary global and regional teams.
• Chair Investment Review Meetings to make high-quality investment decisions.
• Provide direct oversight and mentoring for managers and other business heads in the non-banking space.
• Build strong partnerships and dialogue with leadership of partner global financial institutions.
• Drive and oversee the development of new products and innovative approaches for IFC's engagement in non-banking spaces.
• Establish and develop close collaboration with peers in IBRD/IDA, MIGA, IMF, and other organizations.

Requirements

• Master's degree or equivalent professional qualification in finance, business, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in the financial sector.
• Strong understanding of the non-bank financial sector with at least 8 years of experience in the space.
• Commitment to development and alignment with WBG and IFC's mission, strategy, and values.
• Strong track record of business delivery and demonstrated investment experience.
• Solid understanding of broader financial markets and regulatory frameworks.
• Strong technical understanding of investment and advisory businesses, including product development and risk management.
• Proven credibility with credit and risk functions.
• Ability to make decisions and hold others accountable for results.
• Proven track record of managing and motivating staff across different locations.

Nice-to-haves

• Expertise across multiple non-bank financial sub-sectors.
• Demonstrated ability to assemble diverse, high-performing teams in a multicultural environment.
• Capacity to build strong client relationships that lead to results-oriented partnerships.

Benefits

• Retirement plan
• Medical insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid leave including parental leave
• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities