The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is a multilateral development bank whose mission is financing the Infrastructure for Tomorrowinfrastructure with sustainability at its core. We began operations in Beijing in January 2016 and have since grown to 109 approved Members worldwide. We are capitalized at USD100 billion and AAA rated by the major international credit rating agencies. Collaborating with partners, AIIB meets clients' needs by unlocking new capital and investing in infrastructure that is green, technology-enabled and promotes regional connectivity.
The Implementation Monitoring Department (IMD) is responsible for monitoring the implementation of AIIB-funded projects. It is part of the First Line of Defense with a dual reporting line to both the Vice President, Investment Operations 1 (South Asia, the Pacific Islands and Southeast Asia) and the Vice President Investment Operations 2 (Pakistan, Afghanistan, Central Asia, East Asia, West Asia, Europe, Africa and Latin America). IMD's main responsibility includes the following: monitor the entire IO portfolio and provide portfolio reports and data analytics, coordinate the design and implementation of IT systems for IO, manage project implementation monitoring for those projects that have been transferred to IMD, and provide Secretariat services to the Investment Committee.
IMD is recruiting a Manager, Project and Asset Management, who will report directly to the Director General (DG) of IMD and assist the DG IMD in managing the department, with a particular focus on the project implementation monitoring function of IMD.
Accountabilities & Responsibilities
The Manager's responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
A. Perform the managerial function for the Project/Asset Management Cluster consisting of several portfolio management teams, i.e., Loan/Guarantee Portfolio Team, Fund Team, Capital Market Team, and FI Portfolio Team (currently about 20 staff in total).
- Manage regular HR activities, including review and approval of administrative requests from staff; review and approval of staff's annual performance targets, conducting annual performance appraisal and providing feedback for staff.
- Work closely with the DG IMD and team leads in the development and execution of the work programs of the above mentioned IMD teams.
- Work closely with the DG IMD and team leads in developing the staffing plan and lead recruitment of new staff for the cluster.
- Work closely with the DG IMD and team leads in developing annual budget requests for the Project/Asset Management Cluster and assist DG IMD in monitoring the execution of the approved annual budgets for the cluster.
- Lead and coordinate mentoring and job-training for junior staff within the cluster.
B. Serve in a technical leadership role for the Project/Asset Management Cluster.
- Provide technical guidance and instructions to Portfolio Management Officers (PMOs) and IMD teams working within the cluster.
- Identify and provide early warnings to the DG IMD about newly emerging risks for any project/asset managed by IMD, while simultaneously proposing appropriate remedies and coordinating related activities with internal and external stakeholders.
- Within the delegation provided by the DG IMD as cleared by AIIB's Legal Department, review and approve regular portfolio management tasks, including disbursements and non-material changes.
- Review and approve Project Implementation Monitoring Reports prepared/updated by Portfolio Management Officers (PMOs) and provide guidance to PMOs as needed.
- Coordinate review and comments provided by PMOs for new projects that are being processed by investment officers working in origination Departments, represent IMD in Interdepartmental Review Meetings on new projects, and provide briefs to the DG, IMD as needed.
- Manage the relationship with external stakeholders (such as borrowers, sponsors, co-lenders, counsel, advisers and agents) and internal parties (including RMD, Legal Department, Office of the Controller, and Office of the Treasurer), and ensure good communication with all to assess and implement the most appropriate course of action in any given situation, as smoothly as possible.
- Lead or coordinate knowledge generation and dissemination by the teams working within the cluster, and knowledge exchanges with other teams within and outside IMD.
C. Assist the DG IMD in managing the Department.
- As a member of the IMD management team (which includes the DG, IMD; Manager, Project/Asset Management; Function and Team Leads), participate in discussions and decisions that are important for IMD's functions, e.g., HR and budget-related issues, critical project/portfolio matters, Bank-wide policy or operation activities, etc.
- Carry out managerial tasks delegated by the DG IMD.
Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications
- Minimum 15 years of professional experience, preferably in multilateral development banks or top-tier global financial institutions;
- Substantial experience working on nonsovereign-backed financing projects;
- Strong credit and structuring skills;
- Substantial experience in project and infrastructure financing across multiple sectors and jurisdictions, including across Asia;
- Familiarity with different investment tools;
- An exceptional track record in achieving results and problem solving;
- Strong managerial and interpersonal skills;
- Demonstrated ability in managing diverse teams and stakeholders, both internal and external;
- High proficiency and command of English. Knowledge of other languages is a plus; and
- Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Development Studies, Business Administration, and/or related fields is essential.
AIIB is committed to diversity, transparency and inclusion. We believe our strength comes from having a team with the right diverse skills, experiences and abilities selected through a merit-based competitive process. We actively encourage applications from people from both within and outside AIIB members, regardless of nationality, religion, gender, race, disability or sexual orientation.
Previous experience and qualifications will determine the grade and job title at which successful applicants will enter AIIB.
Join us and help create a prosperous and sustainable Asia while growing your career in a diverse and innovative environment.
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