Senior Investment Specialist

Job Vacancy | Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia

Are you looking to have 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 is assigned to the Private Sector Investment Funds and Special Initiatives Division (PSIS) within the Private Sector Operations Department (PSOD). You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines and relocation is required. All reasonable relocation expenses will be covered.

You will report to the Director, PSIS and will oversee junior staff members.

Your Role

As a Senior Investment Specialist, you will lead the origination, development, due diligence, approval and implementation of private sector transactions using third-party funds (using debt, equity and mezzanine financing instruments).

You will:

a. Project Processing and Management

• Lead and conduct industry research to learn of fund management teams in Asia that align with ADB's PE investment strategy and mandate for the private sector
• Lead and undertake due diligence, risk analysis and mitigation in the structuring of loans, equity investments, mezzanine financing instruments for third-party financing.
• Lead relationships with those fund managers to position ADB for investment
• Lead and analyze potential fund investment opportunities, including evaluating the fund manager's track record, investment strategy, value-add, and investment team
• Draft and present internal proposals for approval by ADB's Investment Committee and Board
• Lead ADB's internal approvals process including working with credit, safeguards, integrity, legal and other teams and management and the ADB Board.
• Negotiate, structure and complete fund documentation
• Provide inputs on fund management issues such as risk management, cash flow modeling and the development of local currency provisions.
• Prepare technical assistance (TA) papers and applications for TA funding (either as stand-alone TAs or components of investment).
• Lead fund raising activities for the fund.
• Serve on Advisory Boards of portfolio entities.
• Attend annual investor meetings for underlying funds.
• Lead, execute co-investment transactions that support ADB's mission, strategies and policies.
• Work with the portfolio monitoring unit in implementing fund monitoring and administration.
• Ensure compliance with investment strategy, covenants, environmental and social safeguard requirements, and recommend corrective actions.
• Monitor fund financial performance and actions, including divestitures.

b. Economic, Sector and Thematic Work

• Lead, draft, review and provide comments on project, policy and other papers related to private sector development and operations issues in different themes and sectors

c. Knowledge Sharing

• Lead and contribute to relevant internal and external sessions, training and conferences and other activities for advocacy, sharing and knowledge building
• Maintain and share knowledge of best international market practices and trends in the targeted sectors

d. Strategy and Planning

• Work with division team to help achieve ADB's PE fund business goals
• Participate in country teams and missions for planning and programming purposes with focus on private sector development and operations and for identifying investment opportunities in assigned Developing Member Countries of ADB

e. Staff supervision

• Take the role of team leader and supervise the work of team members in executing deals
• Supervise the performance of reporting staff, providing clear direction and regular monitoring and feedback on performance
• Ensure the ongoing learning and development of reporting staff

Qualifications

You will need:

• Master's degree, or equivalent, in finance, engineering, business or related fields; or University degree and at least 5 years specialized relevant experience
• At least 10 years of relevant professional experience
• International experience working in several countries.
• Experience emerging market financing, preferably in Asia and the Pacific.
• Proficiency in oral and written English, and excellent presentation skills
• Ability to initiate and bring deals to completion
• Ability to work with large, culturally diverse teams
• Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for Technical International Staff Grade 2 (TI2).

Benefits

ADB offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. The salary will be based on ADB's standards and comparator markets, taking into account your qualifications and experience.

• Housing and education allowance (if applicable)
• Expatriate benefits (if applicable)
• Relocation (if applicable)
• Retirement plan
• Medical and health benefits
• Paid leave (including parental)
• Life and other insurance plans
• Staff development

Additional Information

This appointment is open to internal and external applicants.

This is a fixed-term appointment for an initial fixed period of 3 years. At the end of the initial period, this appointment may, at the option of ADB, be extended once for up to 2 years, converted to a regular appointment, or ended on its expiration date. This decision will be made in the overall interest of ADB that: (a) it will require Staff's particular blend of skills and experience in the foreseeable future; and (b) Staff's performance is satisfactory and they are suitable for further employment.

About Us

ADB is a leading multilateral development bank supporting inclusive, resilient, and sustainable growth across Asia and the Pacific. Working with its members and partners to solve complex challenges together, ADB harnesses innovative financial tools and strategic partnerships to transform lives, build quality infrastructure, and safeguard our planet. Founded in 1966, ADB is headquartered in Manila and owned by 69 members—50 from the region.

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