Job Description

Ref. Number: 22148
Department: Investment Operations Region 1, Infrastructure Investment Department
Job Type: Global Recruitment
Posting Date: 20 October 2022
Closing Date: 10 November 2022

Investment Officer - Private Sector

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is a multilateral development bank whose mission is financing the Infrastructure for Tomorrow-infrastructure with sustainability at its core. We began operations in Beijing in January 2016 and have since grown to 105 approved members worldwide. We are capitalized up to USD100 billion and Triple-A-rated by the major international credit rating agencies. Working with partners, AIIB meets clients' needs by unlocking new capital and investing in infrastructure that is green, technology-enabled and promotes regional connectivity.

AIIB's Investment Operations comprises two regional teams, 1 and 2. Each regional team is led by a Vice President (VP) and reporting staff includes client relations specialists, technical specialists, and bankers. Region 1 is responsible for South East Asia, the Pacific Islands, and South Asia (except Pakistan and Afghanistan), while Region 2 covers Pakistan, Afghanistan, Central Asia, East Asia, West Asia, Europe, Africa and Latin America.

The Infrastructure Investment Department is looking for professionals with sound infrastructure financing experience in commercial banks, investment banks and consulting organizations to augment its talent pool of private sector officers. The Investment Officer will be co-leading all aspects of origination, structuring, execution, and client relationship management for AIIB's private sector operations. An individual with strong technical expertise, sound coordination skills and an inclusive approach is well suited for this role.

Responsibilities:

• Co-lead or assist other project team leaders in the preparation and delivery of predominately nonsovereign backed projects in an efficient manner.

• Support business development in Southeast Asia and help build a healthy pipeline of private sector projects, by interacting with clients, governments, other financing institutions (commercial banks, multilateral agencies, private equity funds, export credit agencies, intermediaries, etc), and regular search in project finance media.

• Advocate and promote AIIB's mission and operational priorities and help clients identify, evaluate and develop infrastructure investment opportunities that are closely aligned to AIIB's priorities.

• Manage or be part of team that undertakes AIIB's project due diligence. Ensure key economic, financial, technical, legal, environmental, and social issues are considered, and mitigants are incorporated in the financing structure and legal documentation.

• Work with and coach associates and analysts to produce high-quality project documents, and be an important team member in AIIB's approvals process.

Requirements

• Minimum 5-8 years of experience in the field of infrastructure finance gained at a commercial bank, investment bank, international financial institution, or top tier consultancy.

• Extensive experience in structuring comprehensive financing solutions across products using debt, mezzanine, guarantees, etc.

• Strong analytical, credit and financial modelling skills.

• Experience in Southeast Asian markets.

• Proficient oral and written communication skills in English. Knowledge of a language(s) of a country in which AIIB invests would be an advantage.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business, Finance, or Economics or related fields.

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.

Previous experience and qualifications will determine the grade and job title at which successful applicants will enter AIIB.

Join us and help create a prosperous and sustainable Asia while growing your career in a diverse and innovative environment.