Principal Investment Officer - Digital Infrastructure and Other Productive Sectors (5528)

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 AIIB’s Investment Operations are divided into two regions, 1 and 2. Each region is led by a Vice President (VP) and reporting staff includes technical specialists and bankers. Region 1 is responsible for South East Asia, the Pacific Islands and South Asia (except Pakistan and Afghanistan), while Region 2 covers Pakistan, Afghanistan, Central Asia, East Asia, West Asia, Europe, Africa and Latin America.

The Banking Department has the following business lines: (i) Capital Markets and Structured Products, (ii) Digital Infrastructure and Other Productive Sectors, (iii) Financial Institutions and Syndication, and (iv) Private Equity.

The Principal Investment Officer - Digital Infrastructure and Other Productive Sectors is expected to lead the origination and execution of investments in the Digital Infrastructure and Other Productive Sectors.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Origination and execution of investment projects in Digital Infrastructure and Other Productive Sectors;
• Represent the department in internal meetings relating to the coverage area and support the department in defining and achieving targets;
• Lead project due diligence and approval processes, ensuring key economic, financial and legal issues are considered and mitigants incorporated in the financing structure and legal documents;
• Guide team members on historical financial analysis, modelling and deal structuring;
• Support internal Bank coordination through the exchange of information and cooperation with other divisions;

Selection Criteria

• Minimum 15-20 years of relevant work experience in corporate/project finance gained at commercial/investment banks and/or international financial institutions;
• Experienced in the digital infrastructure sector;
• Candidates should possess at minimum a bachelor’s degree (master’s degree or equivalent preferred) from a reputable university, preferably in business administration or finance;
• Experienced in executing financing transactions across the full range of financial products, including loans, direct equity (e.g. minority stake or control acquisitions), and capital market instruments;
• Strong project leadership skills - able to identify, engage with client counterparties at all levels, including shareholders, Board members, senior management;
• Strong financial, analytical, modeling and credit assessment skills;
• Strong interpersonal and organizational abilities, as well as excellent written and oral communication skills; and
• Fluency of English is a must.  Knowledge of a local language would be an 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.

Join us and help create a prosperous and sustainable Asia while growing your career in a diverse and innovative environment.

Previous experience and qualifications will determine the grade and job title at which successful applicants will enter AIIB.