Finance Officer

Finance Officer

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 106 approved members worldwide. We are capitalized at USD100 billion and Triple-A-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 Finance Officer position within the Office of the Controller (CTL) is responsible for supporting the New Products Working Group (NPWG) secretariate.  The NPWG is a cross departmental working group that reviews and recommends the introduction of new products by the Bank.  As such, the working group is responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating operational risk exposures related to the introduction of new products. 

The position will also be responsible for other department wide initiatives that require intra and inter departmental coordination.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day affairs of the NPWG, supporting the Chair in coordinating the new product process with relevant stakeholders across multiple departments.
• Working closely with the NPWG,
  • identify gaps in operational processes of new products and propose mitigating solutions, including defining clear roles and responsibilities and identifying key risks.
  • review institutional capacity requirements, including manpower and system readiness, to support new products.
• Coordinate the submission, review, and approval of new product applications, ensuring NPWG focal points abide by new product project timeline.
• Maintain quality control over new product document submissions.
• Follow up on action items from new product applications for their proper closure.
• Disseminate information on new products timely and regularly to all stakeholders. 
• Strengthen the new product process by regularly seeking feedback on areas of improvement.
• Fulfill any other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 - 8 years of relevant experience with a multilateral development bank and/or a large-scale financial institution.
• Strategic problem solver with good working knowledge of diverse financial products and markets, including equities, fixed income, and structured products.
• Analytical minded with strong coordination and people skills.
• Experience in Product Development, Project Management, and / or Financial Operations is desirable.
• Self-starter who can work independently and can adapt to fast changing environment and business needs.
• Proficient in technical writing, with good presentation skills.
• Ability to multitask and manage competing deadlines.
• Team player with strong communication skills.
• Master, preferable in fields of banking and finance or other relevant academic backgrounds.
• CFA or CPA certification is a plus.

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.