Requisition ID 6345 - Posted  - Beijing - Global Recruitment

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is a multilateral development bank whose mission is Financing Infrastructure for Tomorrow in Asia and beyond – infrastructure with sustainability at its core. We began operations in Beijing in 2016 and have since grown to 111 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 Corporate Secretariat is a focal point for communications among the Board of Directors, AIIB’s management team and its shareholders. The office is charged with the following responsibilities:

  • To plan and organize the Annual Meetings, Board-related meetings, retreats, International Advisory Panel (IAP) meetings and Board visits and consultation trips.
  • To manage the process for the election and appointment of the President, Vice Presidents, Board members, Committee chairs and members and IAP members.
  • To manage the process for admitting new shareholders to AIIB.
  • To monitor corporate governance developments and assist the Board of Directors in tailoring governance practices to meet the needs and expectations of AIIB’s shareholders.

The Manager, Board Operations will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of the Board's operations and engagement. Reporting to the Director General and Assistant Corporate Secretary, this role is responsible for facilitating and ensuring strict compliance of the Board's operations with the legal framework of the Bank's multilateral governance.

Responsibilities:

  • Facilitate Board engagement by ensuring structured, transparent, and informed interactions and engagement between the Board and Bank Management.
  • Support the Board in exercising its governance duties, and oversee Board operations to ensure that decision-making processes and governance initiatives are carried out efficiently.
  • Manage Board meetings and committee sessions, including preparing agendas, official minutes, and summary records, in line with AIIB procedures.
  • Support the delegation process of investment projects, ensuring clear communication between the Board and Management.
  • Facilitate the election and appointment process for Board Directors and members of Board committees.
  • Develop and implement constituency capacity-building programs, and facilitate constituency meetings to strengthen Board engagement and stakeholder communication.
  • Oversee the budgeting, implementation, and review of financial support for capacity-building initiatives related to governance.
  • Research and advise on best practices in corporate governance and Board operations.
  • Lead a lean team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement in Board operations' efficiency.

Requirements:

  • Minimum 15 years of relevant working experience with international financial institutions, private-sector companies, and/or public-sector organizations.
  • Master’s degree or equivalent in political science, international relations, law, business, finance, economics, or any other relevant discipline.
  • Deep insight and rich experience in corporate governance. 
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders through diplomacy.
  • Highly motivated, with proven leadership capability.
  • Ability to lead the team to manage multiple workstreams, with excellent project management skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to lead a diverse team in a multicultural workplace.
  • Excellent written and oral English language skills.
     

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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