Senior Financial Officer

Senior Financial Officer (GG) Reports to the Manager of the TREPK unit. Duties & Responsibilities Provide technical advisory through missions, ad‑hoc consultations, workshops, conferences, and webinars, on asset management information technology (financial asset management systems), and other areas of expertise relevant to the official sector asset management (e.g., central banks, public pension and sovereign wealth funds). Provide advisory on the adoption of artificial intelligence and advanced analytics within financial asset management functions, including governance, risk management, data foundations, and institutional readiness, aligned with emerging regulatory expectations and global practices. Lead and contribute to assessments of front‑to‑back asset management systems, including trading, risk management, payments, settlements, accounting, and reporting systems, and contribute to recommendations aligned with industry standards and sound control frameworks. Provide advisory input across the systems procurement lifecycle, including requirements definition, RFIs, RFPs, evaluation methodologies, proof‑of‑solution activities, and implementation readiness, ensuring transparency and alignment with client governance and budgetary processes. Provide guidance on data architecture and foundations, including data quality, system integration, and effective front‑to‑back data flows. Produce knowledge and research content relevant to Trust Funds, RAMP members and other clients, including applied research papers/notes with emphasis on public asset management. Provide technical briefings to senior management, investment committees, and boards of client institutions on subjects related to the area of expertise. Contribute to developing new investment products in coordination with TREAP, TREAM, and other relevant units in Treasury. Contribute to the collaboration and cooperation across the department and VPU, across the World Bank Group, with clients, other development partners, research centers, and industry experts. Contribute to the relationships with clients, and interact with World Bank Group Finance Partners and other business units (e.g., Procurement, Legal, ITS) to support the delivery of the work program. Contribute to the expansion of outreach activities by helping enhance the RAMP program's communication, marketing, and branding. Contribute to additional projects as needed within the department. Selection Criteria Master’s degree in Finance, Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Minimum of 12 years of progressively responsible experience in financial services, public‑sector institutions, or comparable environments. Strong understanding of financial markets and asset management operations, including trading, risk management, payments, settlements, valuation, accounting, and end‑to‑end investment workflows. Proven experience implementing financial asset management systems and technology ecosystems, including hands‑on involvement in testing, integration, and data migration. Proven experience implementing AI solutions and advanced analytics in asset management and financial services, including in the areas of governance, risk, and data quality. Demonstrated experience supporting system‑related initiatives, including requirements definition, RFI/RFP processes, evaluation approaches, and solution validation (e.g., proof of solution). Demonstrated understanding of system interdependencies and integration risks, with the ability to provide advisory input on end‑to‑end system design, data flows, and operational resilience. Sound understanding of the end‑to‑end systems procurement lifecycle, including pre‑solicitation, solicitation, evaluation, award, and implementation phases, together with associated governance and budgetary processes. Sound understanding of the end‑to‑end systems procurement lifecycle, including associated budgetary planning and cost management processes. Working knowledge of information security, control practices, and data governance requirements in financial institutions. Capacity to produce research material, e.g., working papers, research notes, research reports. Proven experience with policy and decision‑making of official institutions is highly desirable. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex issues and communicate effectively with both technical and non‑technical audiences. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work across organizational boundaries, foster collaboration, and contribute effectively in multicultural and multidisciplinary teams. Strong analytical judgment and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to articulate options, trade‑offs, and practical recommendations in complex institutional environments. Proven capacity to multitask, deliver results, and respond quickly and effectively to requests. Fluency in English is required. Proficiency in French, Spanish or other languages is an asset. Original thinking and quick learning abilities with strong initiative drive and attention to detail. Excellent team player with strong interpersonal skills and commitment to work in a team‑oriented, multi‑cultural environment with the highest ethical standards. WBG Culture Attributes Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders. Thoughtful risk‑taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact. Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for results. Benefits 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. Equal Opportunity Employment 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr World Bank Group