Senior Investment Specialist

Asian Development Bank

Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia

Are you ready to make 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 Social Sectors Team (SST) in the Office of the Director General (OPSD) within Private Sector Operations Department (PSOD). You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines and may be assigned in one of our Resident Missions in the Central and West Asia Region.

You will report to the Deputy Director General and/or designated SST Technical International Staff and will oversee Junior team members.

Your Role

As a Senior Investment Specialist, you will lead the origination, development, structuring, due diligence, approval, negotiations and implementation of private sector financing projects in the healthcare and education sectors in Central and West Asia, contribute to the development of policy and strategies of country programs, monitor the development impact of the projects and ensure key issues are considered and proper risk management principles are applied.

You will:

a. Project Development and Processing

- Support the origination of a pipeline of private sector healthcare and education financing projects and screen investment opportunities through client outreach, focused business development and deal screening.
- Undertake and manage the necessary due diligence, financial modeling, risk analysis and mitigation in the structuring of loans, equity investments, guarantees, B-loans or other forms of ADB assistance.
- Support or lead the internal approval processes including interface with credit, safeguards, integrity, legal and other teams and management and the Board.
- Ensure that appropriate legal documentation is concluded following approvals and that financial close (i.e., first disbursement) is achieved with the support of internal and external client.
- Undertake the implementation and the hand-over of administration of private sector infrastructure programs and projects, ensures compliance with required guidelines and procedures and agreed covenants and reporting requirements up to financing effectiveness
- Perform the role (if required) of a nominee director on the board of ADB's investee companies representing ADB's interests observing the principles of sound corporate governance.
 b. External Liaison 

- Facilitate active relationships with industry leaders, project developers, investors, governments, commercial lenders and other financial partners.
- Assess structuring transactions to maximize the potential for commercial co-financing and catalyzing of additional sources of capital.
 c. Knowledge Sharing 

- Participate in and contribute to relevant learning events for advocacy, sharing, and knowledge building; and
- Maintain and share knowledge of emerging best practices across the range of key themes and sectors within infrastructure.
 d. Strategy, Policy and Project Evaluation 

- Participate in country teams for planning and programming purposes, in respect to private sector development and operations and sector priorities.
 e. Staff Supervision 

- Lead reporting staff by giving clear direction, regular monitoring and provision of feedback, supervising performance and supporting learning and development.  Qualifications
You will need:

- Master's Degree or equivalent in finance, business administration, economics or a field related to international development; or University degree and at least 5 years specialized experience relevant to the position can be considered.
- At least 10 years of relevant professional experience in corporate finance, project finance, investment banking or private equity, working on transactions in the healthcare and/ or education sectors , analyzing credit risks, structuring, syndicating financing and other related commercial banking activities;
- Experience working in some of the following sectors: Hospitals, pharmaceuticals, medical supplies, healthcare PPPs, vocational education, and tertiary education.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
- International experience working in development in Turkiye, Central Asia and West Asia.
- Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for Technical International Staff Grade 2 (TI2)
Benefits

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

- Paid leave (including parental)
- Medical and health benefits
- Life and other insurance plans
- Staff development
- Retirement plan
- Housing and education allowance (if applicable)
- Expatriate benefits (for international staff)
About Us

Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines and is composed of 69 members, 49 of which are from the Asia and Pacific region. ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty. ADB combines finance, knowledge, and partnerships to fulfill its expanded vision under its Strategy 2030.

ADB only hires nationals of its 69 members.

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ADB seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities to work in an inclusive environment. ADB encourages all qualified candidates to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities. Women are highly encouraged to apply.

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Sector: Nonprofit/Community/Social Services/International Cooperation

Role: Other

Working hours (%): 80-100% / 100%

Job type: Staff (Permanent and Fixed Term)

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