Manager, Project & Corporate Finance The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is a multilateral development bank whose mission is financing Infrastructure for Tomorrow in Asia and beyond - infrastructure with sustainability at its core. We began operations in Beijing in 2016 and have since grown to 111 approved members worldwide. We are capitalized at USD100 billion and AAA-rated by the major international credit rating agencies. Collaborating with partners, AIIB meets clients' needs by unlocking new capital and investing in infrastructure that is green, technology-enabled, and promotes regional connectivity.
The Project and Corporate Finance Clients Department, Global (PCF) is responsible for expanding AIIB client relationships among private-sector clients and sponsors in the infrastructure sector at the senior management and shareholder levels. PCF focuses on the origination and execution of nonsovereign-backed financing (NSBF) transactions across the range of AIIB-covered sectors, geographies, client types, and products. The department drives the ongoing expansion of AIIB NSBF volumes, targeting lead-role assignments with the objective of positioning AIIB as a go-to bank for private-sector infrastructure finance.
The Manager, PCF will report to the Director General (DG), PCF; supervise a team of professional staff; manage the generalist pool of analysts and associates; manage project pipeline development; and provide guidance to the department staff related to investment projects.
Responsibilities:
- Assist the DG, PCF in managing the department in all its functions, and perform the role of the DG in their absence, unless instructed otherwise, or in the case of a formal decision by the DG.
- Assist the DG in the development of high-quality project pipelines, support effective day-to-day operations of the department, and provide guidance on operational issues and AIIB policies to the department staff.
- Manage the processing, formulation, and documentation of the projects to the approval stage, ensuring compliance with AIIB's policies and priorities.
- Contribute to the development of the relevant operational policies, strategies, guidelines, and programs.
- Actively participate and support the DG in recruitment and team-development efforts.
- Represent the department in relevant meetings and events both internally and externally.
- Assist the DG in annual business planning and budget management for the department.
- Proactively create an environment within the team in which staff and consultants are performance-, results-, and client-oriented; that actively promotes a culture of trust and openness as well as learning and sharing; and in which there is a keen sense of responsibility and accountability.
- Inform and provide recommendations to the DG of significant developments, emerging opportunities, and challenges in areas of responsibility, and advise the DG on critical, relevant internal issues.
- Lead or participate in special initiatives or ad-hoc assignments.
Requirements:
- Minimum 15-20 years of relevant professional experience in other MDBs or top-tier global financial institutions.
- Master's degree in finance, economics, development studies, and/or related fields is essential. A bachelor's degree supported by strong work experience will be considered.
- Strong managerial and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability in managing diverse teams and stakeholders, both internal and external.
- Significant experience in a variety of business sectors in a broad range of geographical areas covered by PCF.
- Significant operational experience in project and corporate finance across multiple sectors and jurisdictions.
- Strong credit and structuring skills for different investment tools.
- Investment acumen, with a track record of building up quality investment portfolios.
- Exceptional track record of achieving results and solving problems.
- Thorough understanding of the environmental, social, and governance framework in infrastructure development.
- High proficiency and command of both written and spoken English.
AIIB is committed to diversity, transparency, and inclusion. We believe our strength comes from having a team with the right diverse skills, experiences, and abilities selected through a merit-based competitive process. We actively encourage applications from people from both within and outside AIIB members, regardless of nationality, religion, gender, race, disability, or sexual orientation.
Join in AIIB's mission to promote sustainable infrastructure investments and to improve social and economic outcomes in Asia and beyond.
Previous experience and qualifications will determine the grade and job title at which successful applicants will enter AIIB.
ALL CURRENT VACANCIES * Closing Date: All opportunities close at 11:59 p.m. (GMT+8) on the dates listed.
** Job Type: Recruitment of staff is conducted through a merit-based competitive selection process. AIIB shall strive to provide employment opportunities open to all suitably qualified applicants, regardless of religion, gender, race, disability, sexual orientation or nationality.