Investment Officer
Job Vacancy | Thursday, November 5, 2026
| Reference Number | 260944 |
|---|---|
| Position Grade | TL5 |
| Department | Private Sector Operations Department |
| Division | Trade and Supply Chain Division |
| Location | Türkiye Resident Mission |
| Date Posted | Thursday, November 5, 2026 |
| Closing Date | Thursday, November 19, 2026 11:59 p.m. (2359 Manila Time, 0800 GMT) |
Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia
Are you ready to make a difference in 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 Investment Officer is assigned to the Trade and Supply Chain Division (TSCD) within the Private Sector Operations Department (PSOD). You will be based at our Resident Mission Office in Ankara, Türkiye.
You will report to the Country Director, TURM and designated TSCD International Staff.
Your Role
As an Investment Officer, you will support the Trade and Supply Chain Finance Program's (TSCFP) middle- and back-office operations and Financial Institutions business. You will contribute to the timely and prudent processing of transactions, portfolio and risk monitoring, client coordination, and initiatives that strengthen operational effectiveness, controls, and service delivery. You will work closely with partner banks, risk distribution partners, and relevant teams across ADB.
You will:
- Process day-to-day trade and supply chain finance transactions, including eligibility assessment, review of transaction terms and supporting documents, coordination of approvals, and monitoring through completion.
- Maintain complete and accurate transaction records, promptly follow up outstanding requirements, and support timely responses to partner banks.
- Support the maintenance and use of approved limits for partner banks, including line renewals, one-off limit requests, utilization monitoring, waiver processing, and system updates.
- Coordinate with Relationship Managers, Portfolio Management, and relevant control functions to help ensure that transactions remain within approved parameters and applicable conditions.
- Support financial analysis and ongoing monitoring of participating banks, including portfolio reviews, conditions precedent, covenants, and compliance requirements.
- Review transaction and facility documentation for completeness and consistency, apply operational controls, and escalate exceptions, emerging risks, and control issues as appropriate.
- Serve as an operational point of contact for partner banks and coordinate with internal stakeholders, including Relationship Management, Portfolio Management, legal, integrity due diligence, and operations teams.
- Provide clear guidance on transaction requirements, resolve routine operational issues, and escalate complex matters to the appropriate officers.
- Contribute to the administration of TSCFP and broader divisional priorities, including preparation of management information, presentations, knowledge products, and coordination materials, while sharing operational knowledge and supporting colleagues, consultants, and other initiatives as required.
Qualifications
You will need:
- Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, marketing or other related fields preferably with advanced training.
- At least 8 years of work experience in trade finance, supply chain finance, banking, financial institutions, credit, portfolio management, transaction execution, or related private sector operations.
- Solid knowledge of trade finance and supply chain finance products, financial institution analysis, portfolio monitoring, credit applications, risk management, compliance requirements, and transaction documentation.
- Strong client orientation and extensive experience in a client-facing role in a financial institution setting.
- Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish is preferred.
- Sound analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess information, identify issues, evaluate options, and escalate matters with clear and practical recommendations.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders in a multicultural environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and relevant operational, portfolio, and data management systems.
- Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for Technical Local Staff grade TL5.
Benefits
ADB offers a rewarding salary and a comprehensive benefits package. The salary will be based on ADB's standards and comparator markets, taking into account your qualifications and experience.
- 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 position is crucial to the Workforce Rebalancing Framework (2022-2027), a strategic initiative aimed at enhancing ADB's in-house expertise previously sourced from the external workforce. The role seeks seasoned experts with substantial field experience capable of leading policy dialogue, and projects focused on delivering knowledge solutions. Successful applicants may occasionally undertake short-term assignments in other departments or offices, when required.
This opening is a local staff position. It is open only to nationals and permanent residents of Türkiye.
This is a fixed term appointment with option to renew, initially for a period of up to 3 years, or up to the Normal Retirement Date (NRD), whichever comes earlier, for the purpose(s) and conditions determined by ADB, in accordance with Administrative Order No. 2.01 (Recruitment and Appointment). After the initial fixed-term period, ADB may choose to renew the appointment for up to an additional 3 years or not renewed. This decision will be made in the overall interest of ADB, based on factors including but not limited to the requirement of Staff's particular blend of skills and experience for the medium-term work program of the organizational unit, sufficient funding to cover the renewed period, and Staff's performance and suitability for employment. There is no limit to the number of renewals up to NRD. However, this appointment is not convertible to a regular appointment.
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