Portfolio Associate (Financial Institution Finance) (5947)

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.

AIIB's Portfolio Management Department (PMD) is responsible for monitoring AIIB’s rapidly growing investment portfolio, which includes loans and equity investments with or without sovereign guarantees, and assisting management and project teams to ensure portfolio quality. PMD’s main functions include: (1) monitoring the entire Investment Operations portfolio and providing portfolio reports and data analytics; (2) managing the non-sovereign-backed financing (NSBF) assets that have been transferred to PMD; (3) coordinating the design and implementation of IT systems for Investment Operations (IO); and (4) providing Secretariat services to the Investment Committee.  

PMD is recruiting a Portfolio Associate (Associate) for PMD’s Project & Asset Management (PAM) function. The Associate, reporting to a Portfolio Officer (PO), will carry out an analysis of the Bank's loans, bonds, guarantee, and risk participation facilities (Loan) for its Financial Institution (FI)  lending portfolio (including Banks and Non-Bank Financial Institutions) with or without sovereign guarantees, to ensure portfolio quality through monitoring.  The provision of analysis and delivery of analytical outputs is critical to the effective management of Bank investments that support the attainment of strategic objectives in terms of development impact and financial sustainability. 

Responsibilities:

• Analyze financial statements of Loan assets provided by AIIB to Financial Institutions (FI) (including Banks and Non-Bank Financial Institutions) and assess their performance and progress on project objectives to determine key implementation issues, preparing and/or adapting existing financial models for scenario analysis, and conducting periodic credit analysis of the FI borrower.
• Review and assess project documentation (progress, technical, insurance, environmental, social reports), and assess compliance with conditions precedent during the disbursement processes in line with the Bank's reportorial requirements, policies, and sectoral strategies. 
• Monitor the financial performance of FI Loans against facility agreements, including financial, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting requirements, and ensure compliance and satisfactory progress with project objectives.
• Carry out analytical tasks on a wide range of operational, country, and sectoral issues in the Loan portfolio, review and interpret information/data, and propose actions to address identified issues.
• Assist POs in optimal approaches to address identified operational, country, and sectoral issues, effectively mitigating emerging risks and ensuring that FI Loan projects remain aligned with objectives and priorities.
• Assist POs to advise FI borrowers and other external stakeholders on Loan agreement covenants and reporting requirements, providing insight into developing remedial or corrective measures and fostering cooperative engagement to ensure the successful execution of deliverables.
• Deliver services, project analyses, and other analytical outputs in a timely manner that supports the broader execution of the Bank’s investment pipeline.  
• Assess the effectiveness of processes, policies, and systems related to the management of the bank's Loan facilities in maintaining service standards, creating efficiencies, and reducing operational risks that sustain portfolio quality.

Requirements:

• 3 to 5 years general experience as a fully qualified professional in monitoring FI (including Banks and Non-Bank Financial Institutions) loan assets.
• Master's or Bachelor's degree in economics, finance, business administration, chartered accountancy, or similar field relevant to AIIB’s operations. 
• Fluency in English, verbal and written, is essential.  Knowledge of a second language is desirable. 
• Strong analytical skills and experience in financial modeling and financial analysis of FI (including Banks and Non-Bank Financial Institutions), ability to collaborate with others are essential in the performance of this role.
• Knowledge of major infrastructure sectors, (i.e., energy, transport, water, and/or urban development) would be desirable.

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.