Investment Management Officer

Investment Officer, Transport 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 Public Sector Clients Department, Region 2 (PSC2) is responsible for identifying, originating, preparing, executing, and investing in projects with public-sector clients in Pakistan and Afghanistan; Central, East, and West Asia; and Europe, North Africa, and Latin America across the range of AIIB-covered sectors through various financing instruments and solutions. PSC2 leads the coverage of public-sector clients, taking responsibility for project preparation, due diligence, and approval processes of projects and ensuring that key economic, commercial, financial, and legal issues are considered and incorporated in the financing structure and legal documentation and followed through during the implementation phase. The Investment Officer-Transport within PSC2 will be responsible for contributing to AIIB's lending program in Region 2 by supporting the planning, design, preparation, and implementation of projects/programs in the transport sector. The specific responsibilities of this position cover all aspects of origination, execution, and client relationship management in relation to the products being offered. As a result, the Investment Officer will need to work closely with other departments in AIIB. Responsibilities: Lead, co-lead, or assist other PTLs in the preparation and monitoring of implementation and evaluation of high-quality investment operations. Ensure that key economic, financial, technical, legal, environmental, and social issues are considered and mitigants are incorporated in the financing structure and legal documentation during project preparation. Participate in overseeing the implementation of AIIB's investment operations with the objective of enhancing quality and accelerating project implementation, with a focus on delivering results. Participate in dialogue with clients, cofinancing partners, and other stakeholders on strategic issues and the implementation of AIIB's investment program. Advise clients on the preparation of technical and feasibility studies and technical design of projects toward investment prioritization and cost-effective solutions to development projects. Conduct project risk assessment of projects and programs, and advise project teams on mitigation strategies to manage such risks. Carry out due diligence and institutional assessments on executing agencies, including implementation capacity assessments of project counterparts. Support business development activities in public-infrastructure sector projects by interacting with clients, governments, other institutions (commercial banks, multilateral agencies, NGOs, consulting firms, contractors, intermediaries, etc), gathering information on the ground and building business relationships. Undertake regular supervision and implementation support missions and site visits, as needed, to ensure that projects meet development objectives and to help borrowing governments and implementing agencies address any implementation issues. Requirements: Minimum 5-8 years of relevant working experience in transport planning or engineering and undertaking economic feasibility studies for transport investments, urban transport development planning, and/or traffic management/analysis. Master's degree or equivalent in transport engineering or other transport-related fields, including economics, transport planning, traffic management, and transport engineering (for all modes of transport, e.g., road, railway, port, aviation, and urban transport). Experience working in transport operations or the management of transport/logistic projects in middle-income and/or developed countries and the introduction of state-of-the-art technology to countries in Asia. Experience in the planning and programming of investment and maintenance works in the transport sector and institutional reforms would be favorably considered. An understanding of the challenges facing the Asian transport sector, familiarity with various modes of transport activities and development in general, and in-depth knowledge of at least one subsector. Experience in the transport sector working with multilateral development banks, development organizations, consulting organizations, and transport operating companies, particularly in South Asia, would be an advantage. Strong technical and analytical skills, particularly linked to engineering or economic analysis of transport infrastructure projects. Strong organizational and project management skills to conduct the day-to-day management of a large and complex project portfolio. Experience working with multicultural teams. Proficient oral and written communication skills in English. Knowledge of the language(s) of an AIIB member. 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.