Partnership Associate for Resource Mobilization (5481)

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is a multilateral development bank whose mission is financing the Infrastructure for Tomorrow—infrastructure 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 Operational Partnership Department (OPD), under the Vice Presidency, Policy and Strategy, is responsible for managing and coordinating the operational partnerships between AIIB and relevant multilateral organizations, fora and stakeholders; administering the Bank’s Special Funds resources, including performing the role of Implementing Partner of selected partnership facilities; as well as managing the Bank’s engagement with regional coordination mechanisms, with the objective of building relationships that can mobilize additional resources for AIIB’s investment operations.

The Resource Mobilization (RM) Team under the OPD is in charge of designing and executing tailored resource mobilization strategies in support to AIIB geographic and sectoral priorities, including climate mitigation and adaptation, nature-based solutions, digital infrastructure and cross border connectivity. Working closely with bilateral and multilateral donors, philanthropies, private sector donors, and International Financing Institutions (IFIs), the RM team is also in charge of developing innovative financing products & solutions to tap into concessional, blended and impact capital at scale, for deploying in private and public sector operations.

OPD is looking for an Associate for the RM Team whose primary responsibility will be to assist senior team members in designing and implementation of RM strategies, workplans and programs, engaging with key donors and partners, conducting resource mobilization support for AIIB projects (incl. blended finance), and undertaking data research and analysis in areas not limited to - donor sources, flow of funds, blended finance, innovative financing mechanisms and competitor landscape.

Responsibilities:

• Assist senior team members in designing, developing, and executing tailored resource mobilization strategies in sectors and regions of strategic priorities for the Bank.

• Support the Bank’s engagement with donor partners [such as bilateral and multilateral development institutions, international aid agencies, funds and philanthropic foundations] and contribute to the development of specific programs and activities that will advance the Bank’s investment operations or reputation;

• Provide analytical and coordination support to the matchmaking advisory and solutions design (incl. blended finance) that support the realization of resource mobilization to specific investment project opportunities;

• Contribute to the development of specific innovative financing products, integrated solutions and/or flagship initiatives related to concessional finance, blended finance, and/or technical assistance support etc, leveraging on existing and new partnerships;

• Conduct research & analysis on resource mobilization and blended finance that could enrich OPD knowledge base, such as trends and priorities of donor partners, resource mobilization modalities for projects, blended finance solutions, development impact analysis, etc.

• Support the Director-General, supervisors, and other team members in achieving set targets and objectives; and

• Conduct any other tasks assigned by the supervisors or Director-General. 

Candidate Requirements:

• Minimum – a Bachelor's degree in finance, business, economics, public policy, or related fields in development finance from a reputable university;

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of relevant professional experience in the area of partnership building, fund raising, and/or investment advisory gained in an international organization, financial institution or management consulting;

• Experience in supporting resource mobilization with international public and private sector sources, particularly for concessional financing and blended finance in infrastructure-related domains, is preferred;

• Knowledge of development subjects on blended finance, green finance, and/or certain infrastructure sectors/themes (e.g. energy transition, climate change).

• Strong economic / financial analysis, financial advisory and modelling skills would be advantageous (e.g. CFA designation holder or candidate);

• Demonstrated ability to work across institutional boundaries with various teams, and collaborate with a team of professional staff to achieve common objectives;

• Effective interpersonal and organizational abilities in liaising with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, at all levels;

• High proficiency of written and spoken English while working knowledge of an additional language of an AIIB member would be an added advantage.

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.