Senior Investment Officer

Job Vacancy | Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia

Are you looking to have a lasting impact on the future of Asia and be a catalyst for positive change? We are thrilled to offer a unique opportunity to become an important part of the prestigious Asian Development Bank (ADB). At ADB, our mission is simple yet powerful: to alleviate poverty and promote sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region.

Organizational Setting and Reporting Relationship

The position of Senior Investment Officer is assigned in the Infrastructure Finance Division 1 (PSIF1) within the Private Sector Operations Department (PSOD). You will be based at our Resident Mission Office in Georgia (GRM).

You will report to the Director, PSIF1 and designated International Staff with secondary reporting arrangements to the Country Director of GRM on administrative matters, and may oversee administrative staff.

Your Role

As a Senior Investment Officer, you will provide technical support and coordination in the processing of ADB's private sector investments and technical assistance and participate and contribute in the identification, development, approval and implementation private sector infrastructure financing projects.

You will:

a. Project Processing

• Participate and contribute in identifying, developing, and processing projects, and lead the necessary due diligence, financial and risk analysis, and mitigation efforts to structure loans, bonds, equity investments, guarantees, or other forms of assistance.
• Apply proper risk management in projects.
• Contribute to credit and financial due diligence by developing financial models and assessing risk and credit profile of infrastructure investments.
• Review and analyze financial statements and financial projections/models, perform sensitivity analysis and stress testing and make necessary recommendations.
• Participate in due diligence missions and provide technical support and recommendations to Team Leaders.
• Conduct relevant industry and country research as a part of transaction risk assessment and make recommendations to project team leaders.
• Prepare initial and final Concept Review Forms, summaries of project documents, risk assessment analyses and other required document throughout the project processing cycle.
• Engage with the Risk Management Specialists and Safeguard Specialists to address credit and safeguards-related issues.
• Prepare presentation materials.
• Oversee the documentation and maintenance of comprehensive credit files related to transactions under processing.

b. Strategy and Planning

• Contribute to the development of policy and strategies for ADB's developmental goals for the private sector in consultation with relevant stakeholders.
• Help develop a pipeline of private sector infrastructure projects.

c. Others

• Perform other tasks as assigned and reflected in the workplan

Qualifications

You will need:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or finance; preferably or a Master's degree or equivalent
• At least 10 years of relevant experience, preferably in project finance or corporate finance, and at least 5 years of supervisory experience.
• Experience in conducting research and analysis on challenging yet well-defined tasks, collecting and organizing data, using computer skills for data organization and analysis, and preparing notes, papers, and report sections.
• Analytical skills to comprehend causal links, conduct pros and cons analysis, and evaluate factors to reach well-informed decisions.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with effective report-writing ability in both English and Russian.
• Ability to guide administrative staff to facilitate work planning, delivery and quality review
• Ability to work collaboratively with teams as a constructive team member.

Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for National Staff Level 4.

Benefits

ADB offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. The salary will be based on ADB's standards and comparator markets, taking into account your qualifications and experience.

• Paid leave (including parental)
• Medical and health benefits
• Life and other insurance plans
• Staff development
• Retirement plan
• Housing and education allowance (if applicable)
• Expatriate benefits (for international staff)

Additional Information

ADB will be rolling out a new job grading structure on 1 January 2025, which may result in a change of the position grade and title with no change in the terms of reference. By proceeding with your application, you acknowledge and accept all changes resulting from the new job grading structure.

About Us

Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines and is composed of 69 members, 49 of which are from the Asia and Pacific region. ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty. ADB combines finance, knowledge, and partnerships to fulfill its expanded vision under our Strategy 2030.

ADB only hires nationals of its 69 members.

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ADB wants to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities to work in an inclusive environment. ADB encourages all qualified candidates to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities. Women are highly encouraged to apply.

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