Senior Investment Officer, Direct Equity

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 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. PCF focuses on the origination and execution of nonsovereign-backed financing (NSBF) transactions across the range of AIIB-covered sectors, geographies, client types, and products. PCF drives the 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.

PCF is structured around three product subteams: project finance, corporate finance, and direct equity. The Senior Investment Officer, Direct Equity, reporting to Manager, PCF or Lead, PCF, is expected to originate and lead direct equity investment projects and contribute strongly to the management of the relevant business line.

Responsibilities:

• Originate and execute direct equity 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 due diligence on investment proposals for internal investment committees;
• Conduct research on projects and clients;
• Arrange, prepare for and lead client meetings, including preparing presentations, memos and reports;
• Support internal Bank coordination through information exchange and teamwork with relevant Bank units;
• Support the Department’s team and management in achieving 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 departmental goals;
• Mentor and guide junior members of the team;
• Perform ad hoc tasks assigned by the Department’s management.

Requirements:

• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in infrastructure finance gained at a commercial bank, investment bank, international financial institution, or top-tier consultancy.
• Master's degree or equivalent in business, finance, economics, or related fields.
• Technical expertise in an engineering field, such as in the transport, energy, water, or urban sector, is not necessary but can be an asset.
• Strong organizational and project management skills to conduct day-to-day management of a large and complex project portfolio.
• Effective communication skills to engage with a diverse set of stakeholders, including government officials, regulators, international organizations, and other development partners.
• Strong skills in financial analysis and modeling and structuring of corporate finance and other types of infrastructure financings.
• Knowledge of various business models in infrastructure sectors.
• Experience leading teams, and demonstrated potential qualities for leadership.
• Experience working on projects in Pakistan, Afghanistan, Central Asia, East Asia, West Asia, Europe, Africa, and Latin America would be a plus.
• Proficient oral and written communication skills in English. Knowledge of a language of a region in which AIIB invests would be an advantage.

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.

* 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.