Financial Officer
Quick answer
The World Bank is hiring a Financial Officer in Washington, DC, United States, with a closing date of 10/20/2026, to manage pension and endowments, lead digital transformation initiatives, and oversee investment operations and reporting.
- Role
- Financial Officer
- Organization
- World Bank
- Location
- Washington, DC, United States
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Finance & Administration
The role
The Financial Officer role at the World Bank involves managing pension and endowments, leading digital transformation initiatives, and overseeing investment operations and reporting.
What you'll do
- Serve as the primary business counterpart for digital transformation, AI, automation, reporting, and data initiatives
- Develop and maintain business technology roadmap aligned with strategic and operational objectives
- Provide technical inputs and support for the implementation and enhancement of the Portfolio Management System and Private Book of Record
- Lead discovery and assessment of business processes to identify opportunities for automation, AI enablement, workflow optimization, and enhanced decision support
- Define business requirements, functional specifications, use cases, success criteria, and benefit realization metrics
- Partner with ITS to design and deliver solutions that meet business needs while adhering to organizational standards and governance requirements
What it takes
- Master’s degree in Business Information Systems, Finance, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Business Administration
- Professional certification such as CFA, CPA, Chartered Accountant
- At least 5 years of post-qualification experience with majority in progressively responsible experience leading business technology, digital transformation, business analysis, or investment operations initiatives
- Strong understanding of investment management operations, middle-office processes, private market administration, performance measurement, accounting, valuation, and reporting
- Experience acting as a liaison between business functions and technology organizations
- Proven ability to define business requirements and manage technology-enabled business changes
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Washington, DC, United States.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is not specified.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a Master’s degree in Business Information Systems, Finance, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Business Administration, and at least 5 years of post-qualification experience leading business technology, digital transformation, business analysis, or investment operations initiatives.
How do I apply?
You can apply now by clicking the 'Apply Now' button on the job posting.
Is the job remote?
The job is not specified as remote.
How to apply
Apply directly on World Bank's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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