Investment Specialist

Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia

Are you ready to make a difference in the future of Asia and be a catalyst for positive change? We are thrilled to offer a unique opportunity to become an important part of the prestigious Asian Development Bank (ADB). At ADB, our mission is simple yet powerful: to alleviate poverty and promote sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region.

Organizational Setting and Reporting Relationship

The position of Investment Specialist is assigned to the Portfolio Management Division (PSPM) within the Private Sector Operations Department (PSOD). PSPM takes over responsibility for projects after first disbursement. You will initially be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines and relocation is required. All reasonable relocation expenses will be covered. Though expected to be based in the Pacific region in the future.

You will report to the Director, PSPM and will oversee junior team members.

Your Role

As an Investment Specialist, you will manage a private sector portfolio of debt and guarantees, in infrastructure, agribusiness, and social sectors projects in the Asia-Pacific region, with a weighting towards portfolio projects in the Pacific.

You Will:

a. Management of Accounts

• Assume primary account and relationship responsibility for assigned accounts, driving a "no surprises" culture, with emphasis on early problem recognition, escalation of issues, and solutions.
• Review and endorse consent, waiver and amendment requests, annual reviews, ratings, and other documents.

B. Portfolio Management

• Oversee the monitoring of the financial health and development impact of the portfolio.
• Monitor periodic progress of reporting of project implementation, compliance with financial covenants, and environmental and social safeguards standards.
• Monitor payment of fees and loan servicing.
• Monitor tools being used for financial analysis, risk evaluation and review, and measures to mitigate risk.
• Ensure quality and consistency of reports and communication.
• Assess the impact of prospective new financings on existing portfolio.
• Oversee quality of project records in ADB's online document management system or equivalent systems.
• Identify risks and project implementation problems, leading identification of action plans to mitigate such risks and may be involved in restructuring, or workout activities.

1. c. Strategy and Planning
2. d. Knowledge Center for Governance, Risk Advisory and Development Impact
3. e. External Liaison and Knowledge Sharing

• Prepare and monitor portfolio management plans.
• Design tools and models to improve the portfolio, or a specific component of the portfolio, and implement.
• Lead initiatives and change projects.
• Measure expected development, environmental and social safeguard outcomes, in close liaison with stakeholders.
• Lead portfolio reviews, credit reviews, and extended annual review reports.
• Maintain and share knowledge of latest and best practices in project and corporate financing, corporate social responsibility, and portfolio management.
• Develop relationships with business leaders in the Asia-Pacific region.
• Analyse market and investment trends.

F. Staff Management

• Lead diverse teams and ensure work quality.
• Manage the performance of teams and individuals, providing clear direction and regular monitoring and feedback on performance.
• Provide mentoring to team members and ensure their ongoing learning and development.

You Will Need:

• A University degree in business administration, finance or related fields; preferably at post-graduate level or its equivalent.
• At least 6 years of relevant professional experience in corporate or project finance, with an international financial institution, including hands-on experience in project and portfolio management and administration.
• Advanced credit analysis, in respect of project or corporate finance; an understanding of debt capital markets and products.
• Experience in risk management, including rating methodologies and risk categories (market, credit, operational risk).
• Knowledge of loan, investment, and credit products.
• Skill to lead negotiations with a broad spectrum of stakeholders, including borrowers, sponsors, and co-lenders.
• Excellent oral and written skills in English.
• International experience in several developing countries.
• Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for Technical International Staff grade TI1.

Benefits

ADB offers a rewarding salary and a comprehensive benefits package. The salary will be based on ADB's standards and comparator markets, taking into account your qualifications and experience.

• Housing and education allowance (if applicable)
• Expatriate benefits (if applicable)
• Relocation (if applicable)
• Retirement plan
• Medical and health benefits
• Paid leave (including parental)
• Life and other insurance plans
• Staff development

Additional Information

This appointment is open to internal and external applicants.

This position is funded by a temporary funding source (e.g., a trust fund, financing facility, or capital expenditure budget) and therefore, the renewal of the appointment and its duration are subject to the availability of the funding source.

This is a fixed term appointment with option to renew, initially for a period of up to 3 years, or up to the Normal Retirement Date (NRD), whichever comes earlier, for the purpose(s) and conditions determined by ADB, in accordance with Administrative Order No. 2.01 (Recruitment and Appointment). After the initial fixed-term period, ADB may choose to renew the appointment for up to an additional 3 years or not renewed. This decision will be made in the overall interest of ADB, based on factors including but not limited to the requirement of Staff's particular blend of skills and experience for the medium-term work program of the organizational unit, sufficient funding to cover the renewed period, and Staff's performance and suitability for employment. There is no limit to the number of renewals up to NRD. However, this appointment is not convertible to a regular appointment.

About Us

Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines and is composed of 69 members, 50 of which are from the Asia and Pacific region. ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty. ADB combines finance, knowledge, and partnerships to fulfill its expanded vision under our Strategy 2030.

ADB only hires nationals of its 69 members.

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