World Bank Group reviews

4.1

83% would recommend to a friend

(2,935 total reviews)

Ajay Banga

84% approve of CEO

74% positive business outlook

World Bank Group has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 2,935 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The World Bank Group employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Financeiro industry (3.7 stars).

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3K reviews
5.0
Jun 22, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

I find it difficult to think of another company with such extensive global reach. The opportunities to make a meaningful impact in your daily work are substantial. The practices established at IFC often set the global standard for others to emulate. Consequently, working for a company like IFC comes with great responsibility and challenge.

Cons

The ambitious goals are not always matched by the necessary approval for increasing staff headcount, which adds pressure to already busy schedules. This often leads to a dilemma between leaving high-impact work unfinished or stretching the team's limited resources. Additionally, the inherent rigidity of a bank can hinder or slow down innovation, which can be frustrating at times.

5.0
Jun 22, 2025
Recommend
Business Outlook

Pros

Exposure to a truly diverse set of clients across multiple countries and industries. Opportunity to work on high impact projects that contribute to development and private sector growth. Employees mobility and have the ability to relocate across countries and regions and move across different departments. Multicultural work environment that provides unique learning experiences.

Cons

Many layers of approvals which may slow down decision making and project execution

5.0
Jun 20, 2025

Career with a Purpose

Recommend
Business Outlook

Pros

Working for IFC has been not only fulfilling at a career level but also a reason for me to evolve on a personal level. I like that I work in a cultural diverse place where each day I get to meet someone with a different back ground and culture and all of that for a bigger cause which is impact development. Everyone is an A star at their game and there is always something new to learn.

Cons

To make the best out it you need to move in between markets every 4-5 years, that can be overwhelming for some people with families yet an exciting experience for people to explore different cultures.

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