Director Finance

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The position of Director, Finance is assigned to the Financial Sector Office (FIN) within Sectors Department 3 (SD3). SD3 aims to deliver impactful sector strategy, initiatives, and integrated solutions that advance ADB’s strategic agenda in the region. SD3, which is comprised of the Finance Sector Office (FIN), Human and Social Development Sector Office (HSD) and Public Sector Management and Governance Sector Office (PSMG): delivers or supports sovereign, nonsovereign, and advisory operations; delivers knowledge services; supports regional departments (RDs) and resident missions (RMs) in engaging with ADB’s developing member countries (DMCs); and ensures ADB’s technical leadership internally and externally.

The Finance Sector Office (SD3-FIN) supports financial sector development through sovereign initiatives to develop deep and liquid financial markets and enhance financial stability. Key areas of focus are financial inclusion, capital markets and contractual savings, digital finance and innovation, and sustainable finance.

You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines.

You will report to Senior Director, SD3-FIN and will oversee assigned international and local staff.

As a Director, Finance, you will be responsible for the delivery of sector work programs in the regions in line with regional work programs.

You will:

• Ensure delivery of quality sector support to Country Partnership Strategy (policy dialogue, diagnostics, roadmaps) and pipeline development, and coordinate implementation of approved sector roadmaps.
• Oversee the design and implementation of sector projects in the region to ensure quality, achievement of targets, value addition and compliance with ADB policies.
• Work across specialized practice teams within SD-FIN and across other sectors in ADB.
• Develop regional sector staffing, work plans, and delegate and manages work assignments.
• Mentor regionally assigned and country-based staff and lead relevant sector staff recruitments.
• Contribute to the sector’s knowledge management, quality assurance, and strategy development efforts
• Decide on certain administrative and operational processes that require director approval and allocation of relevant budgets within the regional unit.
• Supervise the development of sector diagnostics and roadmaps, concept papers, and project quality review.
• Advise on country and regional work programs.
• Assign staff resources to PSOD, OMDP, and private sector development teams for joint projects.
• Advise and recommend on significant developments, emerging opportunities, and challenges in area of responsibility.
• Lead and facilitate effective coordination and cooperation with other ADB Departments and internal stakeholders.
• Manage the performance of teams and individuals providing clear direction and regular monitoring and feedback on performance.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to team and individuals and ensure their on-going learning and development.
• Develop and maintain a positive and inclusive work environment for team.

Qualifications :

• Master’s Degree or equivalent in Economics, Finance, Business Administration or related fields, with specialization in development and/or finance sector issues; or University degree and at least 10 years specialized experiences relevant to the position can be considered.
• At least 15 years of relevant experience within the finance sector at senior levels (e.g. managing large teams), with good knowledge of the Asia Pacific region.
• Proven management and leadership qualities.
• Excellent capabilities in people and talent leadership, strong client and impact orientation, and effective communication.
• International experience working in several countries and multiple ADB regions.
• Experience in private sector desirable.

Source: https://www.adb.org/careers/250436

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