Senior Investment Officer

Job Vacancy | Thursday, April 9, 2026

Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia

Are you ready to make a difference in 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 to the Social Sector Team (SST) within the Office of the Director General (OPSD) of the Private Sector Operations Department (PSOD). You will be outposted to the Resident Mission in Jakarta, Indonesia (IRM).

You will report to the Country Director, IRM and designated SST International Staff and will oversee junior team members.

Your Role

As a Senior Investment Officer, you will provide technical support and coordination in identifying ADB's private sector investment opportunities and processing the investments up to financial close, with a specific focus on the health and education sectors.

You will:

a. Project Processing

• Contribute and participate in the identification, development and processing of financing opportunities in the health and education sectors, undertaking the needed business development, due diligence, risk analysis and mitigation work towards the structuring and negotiation of loans, equity investment, guarantees or other forms of financial assistance. For business development, contribution in identifying financing opportunities in the market is especially expected, although the responsibilities for the deal processing would not be limited to Indonesia.
• Establish relationships with various private sector operators in health and education sectors and keep regular dialogue for business development.
• Contribute to the areas of credit and financial due diligence by helping develop financial models and in general assess the risk and credit profile of proposed investments.
• Review and analyze financial statements and financial projections, perform sensitivity analysis and stress testing, and make necessary recommendations.
• Participate in due diligence missions and provide technical support and recommendations to project team leaders.
• Undertake relevant industry and country research as part of transaction risk assessment and provide recommendations to the project team leader.
• Prepare internal Investment Committee and Board memoranda, summaries of project documents, risk assessment analyses and other required documents throughout the project processing cycle.
• Engage with the Office of Risk Management and the Safeguards Specialists to address credit-related and environmental and social safeguards-related issues.
• Prepare presentation materials; and
• Maintain 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 and assist in developing a pipeline of private sector projects in the health and education sectors.

c. Others

• Collaborate to potentially perform and support various assigned tasks, with colleagues across sectors and departments, including ADB sovereign operations in the spirit of OneADB.
• Be the focal for Indonesia and represent PSOD in areas that may not be covered by other officers.
• Perform other duties/functions that may be assigned as reflected in the incumbent's workplan.

Qualifications

You will need:

• Bachelor's degree in economics, finance, business administration or relevant fields preferably with Master's degree or equivalent.
• At least 8 years work experience, preferably in corporate finance, investment banking or private equity, working on transactions in the health and/or education sectors, and at least 4 years of supervisory experience.
• Proven ability to undertake research and analysis on difficult but well-defined tasks, collect and organize required data and information, apply appropriate IT skills in organizing and analyzing the data; and prepare notes, papers and sections of reports.
• Good analytical thinking with the ability to comprehend causal links, make pros and cons analysis, and analyze factors to reach a decision.
• Able to work collaboratively with teams as a constructive team member.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for Technical Local Staff grade TL6.

Benefits

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

• Retirement plan
• Medical and health benefits
• Paid leave (including parental)
• Life and other insurance plans
• Staff development

Additional Information

This appointment is open to internal and external applicants.

This position is crucial to the Workforce Rebalancing Framework (2022-2027), a strategic initiative aimed at enhancing ADB's in-house expertise previously sourced from the external workforce. The role seeks seasoned experts with substantial field experience capable of leading policy dialogue, and projects focused on delivering knowledge solutions. Successful applicants may occasionally undertake short-term assignments in other departments or offices, when required.

This opening is a local staff position. It is open only to nationals and permanent residents of Indonesia.

This is a fixed term appointment with option to renew, initially for a period of up to 3 years, or up to the Normal Retirement Date (NRD), whichever comes earlier, for the purpose(s) and conditions determined by ADB, in accordance with Administrative Order No. 2.01 (Recruitment and Appointment). After the initial fixed-term period, ADB may choose to renew the appointment for up to an additional 3 years or not renewed. This decision will be made in the overall interest of ADB, based on factors including but not limited to the requirement of Staff's particular blend of skills and experience for the medium-term work program of the organizational unit, sufficient funding to cover the renewed period, and Staff's performance and suitability for employment. There is no limit to the number of renewals up to NRD. However, this appointment is not convertible to a regular appointment.

About Us

ADB is a leading multilateral development bank supporting inclusive, resilient, and sustainable growth across Asia and the Pacific. Working with its members and partners to solve complex challenges together, ADB harnesses innovative financial tools and strategic partnerships to transform lives, build quality infrastructure, and safeguard our planet. Founded in 1966, ADB is headquartered in Manila and owned by 69 members—50 from the region.

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