Investment Specialist
Job Vacancy | Monday, March 10, 2025
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- Reference Number 250152 Position Level TI1 Department Private Sector Operations Department Division Private Sector Financial Institutions Division Location Asian Development Bank Headquarters Date Posted Monday, March 10, 2025 Closing Date Monday, March 24, 2025 11:59 p.m. (2359 Manila Time, 0800 GMT)
Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia
Are you ready to make a lasting impact on 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 Private Sector Financial Institutions Division (PSFI) within the Private Sector Operations Department (PSOD). You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines and may have the opportunity to be assigned in one of ADB's Resident Missions.
You will report to the Director of PSFI and will oversee Junior team members.
Your Role
As an Investment Specialist, you will lead the origination, development, due diligence and processing of financial sector transactions through ADB Board approval and financial closure.
You will:
a. Project Development and Processing
- Support the development of a pipeline of financial sector projects, identifying opportunities aligned with strategic goals.
b. Policy and Project Evaluation
Draft or comment on projects, policy and other papers related to private sector development and operations issues in multiple themes and sectorsc. Knowledge Sharing
Participate in and contribute to internal and external training and conferences and other activities for advocacy, sharing and knowledge building Maintain and share knowledge of emerging best practices in area of expertised. Strategy and Planning
Participate and support country teams and missions for planning and programming purposes with focus on private sector operations for the identification of investment opportunities in assigned developing member countries.e. Staff Supervision
Lead reporting staff by giving clear direction, regular monitoring and provision of feedback, supervising performance and supporting learning and development.Qualifications
You will need:
A University degree in Business Administration, Finance, or University degree; preferably at post-graduate level or its equivalent At least 6 years work experience and successful track record in closing loan or equity transactions with financial institutions. Hands-on experience in analyzing credit risks, structuring, and executing loans and equity investments. Demonstrated international experience working across multiple countries, including developing markets. Capability in drafting high-quality investment proposals and Board papers, with a focus on clarity, detail, and strategic alignment. Demonstrated knowledge of financial instruments, risk mitigation, and investment structuring in developing and emerging markets. Team management skills, with experience in supervising and mentoring staff. Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for Technical International Staff Grade 1 (TI1).Benefits
ADB offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. The salary will be based on ADB's standards and comparator markets, taking into account your qualifications and experience.
Paid leave (including parental) Medical and health benefits Life and other insurance plans Staff development Retirement plan Housing and education allowance (if applicable) Expatriate benefits (for international staff)Additional Information
This position is crucial to the Workforce Rebalancing Framework (2022-2027), a strategic initiative aimed at enhancing ADB's in-house expertise previously sourced from the external workforce. The role seeks seasoned experts with substantial field experience capable of leading policy dialogue, and projects focused on delivering knowledge solutions. Successful candidates may occasionally undertake short-term assignments in other groups or departments when required. This fixed-term appointment for three years is renewable under Section 3.1 (b) of Administrative Order No. 2.01 on \"Recruitment and Appointment.\"
This is a fixed term appointment with option to renew for an initial period of three (3) years following Section 3.1 (b) of Administrative Order No. 2.01 (\"Recruitment and Appointment'). This appointment is not convertible to a regular appointment. At the end of the initial period, this appointment may be renewed for a period of up to three years, or not renewed. There is no limit on the number of renewals. This appointment is open to internal and external applicants.
1) Multiple positions at various grades may be filled from this opening.
2) Actual position title and grade will be based on your qualifications, experience and job scope that will be assigned to the selected candidates.
3) Location will be at ADB Headquarters in Manila, Philippines.
About Us
Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines and is composed of 69 members, 49 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 its Strategy 2030.
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