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 Senior Investment Specialist (Guarantees and Syndications) is assigned to the Guarantees and Syndications Unit in the Office of the Director General (OPSD-GSU) within the Private Sector Operations Department (PSOD). You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines and may be assigned in one of ADB's Resident Missions.
You will report to Advisor, OPSD and Unit Head, OPSD-GSU and will oversee Junior team members.
Your Role
As a Senior Investment Specialist (Guarantees and Syndications), you will mobilize financing for ADB's non-sovereign (i.e., commercial/corporate) and sovereign clients through ADB guarantees or unfunded risk transfers (including credit insurance). You will originate, structure, and execute such risk transfers with commercial sources including insurance companies, banks and other entities.
You will:
a. Project Management
b. Business Development
Mobilize private capital through risk transfers or guarantees. Lead and contribute to promoting the innovative application of risk sharing structures and arrangements for more effective resource mobilization and market development. Build relationships with major risk transfer counterparties, including commercial insurers, banks and the commercial arms of multilateral and bilateral agencies. Lead in building awareness of risk transfer and guarantee opportunities.c. Strategy, Planning and Administration
Lead and/or support project teams in identifying opportunities that may need risk transfers or guarantees. Recommend improvements to ADB's private capital mobilization policies and practices as related to risk transfers and guarantees. Contribute to the administration and reporting of ADB's risk transfers and guarantee products.d. Knowledge Management
Lead and contribute to efforts to increase awareness of ADB's risk transfer and guarantee products among other financing parties and ADB staff. Lead or participate in preparing staff instructions on risk transfers and guarantees. Maintain knowledge of emerging best practices in risk transfers/credit insurance and guarantees. Prepare related in-house seminars and workshops, updates of commercial financing transaction briefs, manuals, brochures and other publications.e. Staff Supervision
Lead reporting staff by giving clear direction, regular monitoring and provision of feedback, supervising performance and supporting learning and development.You will need:
Master's Degree, or equivalent, in a business or finance related field; or University degree and at least 5 years specialized experience relevant to the position can be considered At least 10 years' work experience in project, structured finance or structured credit and political risk insurance or guarantees, preferably including hands-on experience in originating, structuring and executing loans and/or credit and political risk insurance, guarantees for infrastructure or financial sector transactions International experience working in development in several countries Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for Technical International Staff Grade 2 (TI2)Benefits
ADB offers 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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