Senior Finance Specialist

Senior Financial Sector Specialist 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. AIIB's Strategy, Policy and Budget (SPB) department is responsible for: (i) developing and monitoring the implementation of the Bank's strategic agenda; (ii) developing and overseeing compliance with the Bank's operational policies and procedures for the Bank's infrastructure investment operations (non-treasury), including environmental, social, procurement, and financial management; and (iii) developing and monitoring the Bank's annual business plan to implement the Bank's strategies and manage the Bank's administrative budget to support the implementation of the annual business plan. Responsibilities: Work as a member of the SPB Policy Unit, focusing on various aspects of nonsovereign-backed financing (NSBF) projects and policies and guidance, covering financial intermediaries/on-lending; bonds; private equity funds; guarantees; equity; and debt financing in the energy, transport, urban, digital infrastructure and technology, social infrastructure, and rural/agri-infrastructure sectors. Develop, update, and implement relevant operational policies and guidance to various financing modalities/instruments for NSBF in line with AIIB's Corporate Strategy objectives. Review and analyze NSBF projects, including their financial and operational viability, policy compliance, and value addition across a wide array of infrastructure financing aligned with AIIB's mandate and Corporate Strategy. Engage with both internal and external stakeholders to promote knowledge of sustainability finance and good practices of NSBF by multilateral development banks. Stay updated with exploring emerging trends in nonsovereign financing (e.g., capital market instruments, credit enhancement instruments, collateralized loan obligations, trade finance products, risk transfer agreements, unfunded risk participations, infrastructure asset-backed securitization). Other related tasks as assigned by SPB management. Requirements: Minimum 8-10 years of relevant work in capital markets, advisory for transaction, and research in an international financial institution, preferably in Asia. Master's degree with a major in finance or other related fields. Experience in multidisciplinary scenarios with debt, equity, derivative, and credit products in multiple sectors and industries in a wide geographical area across Asia. Experience in deal execution in several industries in various Asian countries in areas such as infrastructure, financial technology, commodities, transportation, financial institutions, and insurance. Extensive experience with regulators in both banking and capital markets. Thorough understanding of credit markets from an industry standpoint as well as nonsovereign ratings perspective. Knowledge of the due-diligence process for capital market deals. Deep knowledge of financial institutions, including commercial and investment banks in the context of loan appraisal of infrastructure financing. Knowledge of standard ESG due-diligence requirements for environmental sustainability and infrastructure financing. Ability to contribute to policy dialogues regarding rapidly shifting trends in green bonds, carbon credits, and ESG due diligence, among other topics. Experience with national and international regulators of banking and capital market activity is a plus. 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.