Principal Strategy and Policy Officer, Corporate Strategy

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 up to 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.

AIIB’s Strategy, Policy and Budget (SPB) Department is responsible for: (i) developing and monitoring the implementation of the Bank’s strategic agenda; (ii) developing and overseeing compliance with the Bank’s operational policies and procedures for the Bank’s infrastructure investment operations (non-treasury), including environmental, social, procurement and financial management; and (iii) developing and monitoring the Bank’s annual business plan to implement the Bank’s strategies and manage the Bank’s administrative budget to support the implementation of the annual business plan.

The Bank’s first Corporate Strategy (CS), approved at the end of 2020, provides the vision of its development to 2030. It is built on a number of strategic choices, including focusing on Asia, building partnerships, mobilizing investments and focusing on the project cycle. It sets 3 targets related to climate finance, private sector finance and the financing of cross-border connectivity; and introduces 4 thematic priorities to which its financing should align. Lastly, the Strategy reinforces the Bank’s adherence to 3 core principles of financial sustainability and sound banking, strong multilateral governance and oversight and high project standards. The CS is implemented through the annual Business Plan and Budget (BPB) which defines annual operational and institutional focus areas.

AIIB is seeking to recruit a Principal Strategy and Policy Officer, Corporate Strategy to support the implementation of the Corporate Strategy, including coordination with relevant business departments, initiation of key changes leading to a credible path towards Corporate Strategy goals and ensuring an effective link to the annual Business Plan and Budget (BPB) process. The Principal Strategy and Policy Officer, Corporate Strategy reports directly to the Director-General, SPB Department.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a team to Support the development and implementation of the CS including:

• Identify and articulate key CS objectives and focus areas, develop a logical sequence and prioritization of key levers, actions, and milestones towards achieving CS objectives.
• Coordinate relevant departments to ensure their full participation and ownership of a “one AIIB” holistic approach.
• Act as the focal point to coordinate the different work streams including topical working groups and support their work as needed with necessary data and analytics.
• Perform or coordinate data analytical work to support the implementation of the CS including through long-term financial projection model.

• Lead a team to develop and monitor the implementation of the annual business plan to ensure the implementation of CS, including:

• Coordinate and participate in developing and overseeing the implementation of the annual business plan and the quarterly business plan updates.
• Coordinate cross-departmental consultation and ensure the link between departmental objectives and corporate-level priorities

• Lead or support the formulation of certain new strategies or initiatives as assigned by DG SPB and their associated implementation monitoring.
• Represent the bank in external and internal stakeholder engagements to communicate on the Bank’s strategies.
• Any other related items as may become needed and identified by the Director General of SPB. The work role may evolve and the job description may be updated to reflect both organizational needs and employee abilities.

Requirements

• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience, including in corporate strategy development and implementation, business planning and institutional change management.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing corporate / institutional level strategies including identifying and implementing necessary actions to support changes.
• Proven experience of working in a regional or multi-country context.
• Experience in high level strategic consulting and of working at an international organization would be valued.
• Familiarity with issues in development finance in the infrastructure sector.
• Works effectively with individuals and within teams.
• Proven track record in leading multi-disciplinary teams and managing leadership engagements with multiple internal stakeholders and external constituencies (public and private sector clients, development partners, civil society, etc. )
• Can analyze issues critically and provide effective solutions.
• Possesses personal integrity and a sense of accountability.
• Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required.
• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in public policy, economics, business or other related.

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 in AIIB’s mission to promote sustainable infrastructure investments and to improve social and economic outcomes in Asia and beyond.

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