Principal Investment Specialist – IS 6

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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 Principal Investment Specialist is assigned to the Infrastructure Division 1 (PSIF1) within the Private Sector Operations Department (PSOD). You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines.

You will report to the Director and will oversee national and administrative staff.

Your Role

As a Principal Investment Specialist, you will lead the origination, development, due diligence, approval and implementation of private sector corporate and project finance loans and equity investments, which can include developmental and commercially sustainable projects in sectors such as energy (power generation, transmission and distribution, storage and utilities), water and waste (water supply, distribution, wastewater treatment, solid waste management), transport (electric mobility, and transport services), telecommunications, manufacturing and decarbonization of industry in the PSIF1 regions. The Principal Investment Specialist will contribute to the development of policies and strategies of country programs and monitor the development impact of the portfolio and ensure key issues are considered and proper risk management is applied.

 

You will:

a. Project Development and Processing

• Lead in the origination of a pipeline of private sector infrastructure finance projects and screens investment opportunities in Central, West, and South Asia through client outreach, marketing, and deal screening.
• Lead, undertake, and manage the necessary due diligence, financial modeling, risk analysis, and mitigation in the structuring of loans, equity investments, guarantees, B-loans, or other forms of ADB assistance.
• Lead the internal approval process including interface with credit, safeguards, integrity, legal, and other teams as well as management and the Board.
• With the support of internal and external counsel, ensure that appropriate legal documentation is successfully concluded for all deals in line with approvals and that financial close (i.e., first disbursement) is achieved in a timely fashion.
• Lead and undertake the implementation and the handover of administration of private sector infrastructure programs and projects, ensuring compliance with required guidelines, policies, and procedures as well as agreed covenants and reporting requirements up to financing effectiveness.
• Perform the role of a nominee director on the board of ADB’s investee companies representing ADB’s interests in accordance with the principles of sound corporate governance, as assigned.

b. External Liaison

• Facilitate or lead active relationships with commercial lenders and other financial partners in the region and beyond as well as with developers, investors, and governments.
• Assess and structure transactions to optimize the balance between ADB’s own resources and the potential for commercial co-financing and catalyzing of additional sources of capital.
• Participate in and contribute substantially to relevant learning events and other activities for advocacy, dissemination, and knowledge building.
• Maintain and share knowledge of emerging best practices across a range of key themes and sectors with an emphasis on energy transition.

c. Strategy, Policy, and Project Evaluation

• Provide strategic input and comments on projects, policy, and other papers related to private sector operations and development across a range of key themes and sectors.
• Draft, review, and provide comments on projects, policy, and other papers related to private sector development and operations issues in various themes and sectors.
• Participate in-country teams for planning and programming purposes, particularly with respect to private sector development and operations and sector priorities.

d. Staff Supervision

• Provide leadership and support to reporting staff.
• Supervise the performance of reporting staff, providing clear direction and regular monitoring and feedback on performance.
• Ensure the ongoing learning and development of reporting staff.

Qualifications

You will need:

• A master’s degree or equivalent. Alternatively, a university degree in related fields combined with additional relevant professional experience can be considered in lieu of a master’s degree.
• At least 12 years of relevant professional experience in private sector finance, including hands-on experience in processing and mobilizing investments for infrastructure projects, analyzing credit risks, structuring transactions, syndicating financing, and other related commercial banking activities.
• Experience working in several of the following sectors: power, environmental infrastructure, water and wastewater, and transport.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• International experience working in development in several countries preferably in Central, West, and South Asia
• Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for IS6.

 

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)
  

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.

ADB only hires nationals of its 68 members.

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ADB seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities to work in an inclusive environment. ADB encourages all qualified candidates to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities. Women are highly encouraged to apply.

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