Nathalie Poignant
Investment Officer @IFC - International Finance Corporation
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WORK HISTORY
Investment Officer @IFC - International Finance Corporation
Mexico City, MX
Leading independent credit assessment and investment decision-making for corporate debt transactions across manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, real estate, education and services in Latin America.Structuring and executing complex and sustainability-linked financings, including large-scale climate-aligned transactions (e.g. US$600m+ financing package including mobilization).Serving as primary point of contact for corporate issuers and senior management, leading credit discussions, challenging assumptions and communicating risk views.Integrating environmental, social and development impact considerations into investment analysis alongside financial risk assessment.Leading cross-functional deal teams and mentoring junior investment staff.
EDUCATION
Universidad Nacional de Córdoba
MBA - Exchange program, Maestría en Dirección de Negocios - Argentina
Lycée Henri IV
'Classes preparatoires' - Preparatory school for entrance exam to top French business schools, Economy
ESSEC Business School
Master in Management, Major in Corporate Finance
ABOUT NATHALIE POIGNANT
Investment and credit professional with 10+ years of experience across development finance and corporate credit analysis.Currently an Investment Officer at IFC, leading debt investments across manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, real estate and services in Latin America. Responsibilities span deal origination, structuring, execution, and ongoing portfolio oversight, with a particular emphasis on independent credit assessment, investment decision-making, and sustainability-linked financing.Previously at S&P Global Ratings in London, where I covered high-yield corporates and sovereigns across EMEA. I bring an issuer-side perspective to credit risk, with experience engaging senior management, exercising judgment in committee settings, and integrating ESG and development considerations into financial decision-making.
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