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 Associate Investment Officer is assigned to the Risk Analytics Unit (RAU) within the Private Sector Operations Department (PSOD). You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines.

You will report to Advisor, OPSD and Head, RAU and/or designated Staff and will oversee administrative staff.

Your Role

As an Associate Investment Officer, you will conduct risk assessments and related due diligence work for ADB’s new nonsovereign transactions (loans, guarantees, equity investments); assess risks in existing transactions; prepare risk ratings and valuations; and provide support for thematic or inter-departmental risk analytics projects.

You will:

Risk Appraisal of New Transactions

• Review, assess, and provide recommendations for key transaction risks, covering, inter alia, sponsor, commercial and structure risks in proposed financing transactions;
• Provide advice and recommendation to deal origination teams on appropriate risk mitigation measures, deal structuring, and financial covenants throughout the risk appraisal process; and
• Participate in drafting risk appraisals for nonsovereign loan, guarantee and equity transactions in both the concept review and final approval stages.

Transaction Monitoring

• Review monitoring documents for nonsovereign loan, guarantee and equity transactions, including transactions in remedial or recovery state, and supports the preparation of relevant risk appraisals or valuations;
• Evaluate and recommend approval for waivers, amendments, and consents related to various proposed changes to loan covenants and terms; and
• Recommend risk mitigation measures including those relevant to covenant structures and security arrangements, as applicable.

Others

• Cover a designated sector as a primary responsibility, with oversight by a senior team member;
• Participate in selected due diligence missions;
• Assume ad hoc project duties and other forms of assignments, as required; and
• Provide support to other divisions and units in PSOD as and when needed for special projects and tasks.

Qualifications

You will need:

• University degree in Business Administration, Finance, or relevant fields, preferably with master’s degree, advance training and/or qualification as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).
• At least six (6) years of relevant professional experience in international bank, rating agency, or multilateral/bilateral development organization, in risk management, deal origination or investment appraisal.
• Good familiarity with risk rating tools, and developments in the area of risk management.
• Good computer skills with sound knowledge of common word-processing, spreadsheets, power point, financial modeling and macro.
• Written and verbal proficiency in English
• Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for NS1.

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 is a fixed term appointment with option to renew for an initial period of 3 (three) years following Section 3.1 (b) of Administrative Order No. 2.01 (“Recruitment and Appointment’). This appointment is not convertible to a regular appointment. It may be extended on an exceptional basis for a further fixed period at the option of ADB. This appointment is open to internal and external applicants.

About Us

Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines and is composed of 68 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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