Senior Investment Officer, Project Finance (5951)

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 110 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. The PCF focuses on origination and execution of nonsovereign-backed financing (NSBF) transactions across the range of AIIB-covered sectors, geographies, client types and products. The department drives 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  Senior Investment Officer PCF will report to the Lead Investment Officer, PCF, and is expected to originate and lead investment projects and contribute strongly to managing the relevant business line.

Responsibilities:

• Originate and execute investment projects;
• Identify, assess and structure investment opportunities and maintain a strong project pipeline for relevant sectors and geographies; 
• Lead project teams of legal, technical and safeguard specialists to conduct the due diligence of investment proposals for internal investment committees; 
• Conduct research on projects and clients; 
• Arrange, prepare and lead for client meetings. This could include preparing presentations, memos and reports, etc.; 
• Support internal Bank coordination through information exchanges and teamwork with relevant Bank units;
• Support the Department’s team and management in achieving their targets and objectives; 
• Manage key internal stakeholders and the AIIB project approval process, ensuring that projects comply with AIIB’s policies and strategies; 
• Work as a team player and support Management in achieving its targets and objectives; and 
• Perform ad hoc tasks assigned by the department’s management

Requirements:

• Minimum 8-10 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.
• Master’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.

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

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