Associate Investment Officer - Hiring Immediately

We are hiring an energetic Associate Investment Officer to join our incredible team at Asian Development Bank in Manila.
Growing your career as a Full Time Associate Investment Officer is a fantastic opportunity to develop relevant skills.
If you are strong in project management, persuasion and have the right drive for the job, then apply for the position of Associate Investment Officer at Asian Development Bank today!

IMPORTANT INFORMATION :  ADB will be rolling-out its operating model which may result in the change of department/group and/or reporting arrangement(s). By proceeding with your application, you acknowledge and accept the possibility of such changes resulting from the new operating model (NOM). This is a re-advertisement. Previous applicants need not apply. Applications received in response to previous posting will be considered together with applications received in response to this advertisement.

This is a special fixed-term appointment for a period of three (3) years following Section 3.1 (c) of Administrative Order No. 2.01 ("Recruitment and Appointment"). This appointment is not convertible to a regular appointment. It may be extended on exceptional basis for a further fixed period at the option of ADB, if the position continues to be required under the Leading Asia's Private Infrastructure (LEAP) Fund. Appointment is open to internal and external applicants.

Overview

Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines and is composed of 68 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 68 members .

The position is assigned in the Equity Investment Unit (EIU) under the Office of the Director General (OPSD) within the Private Sector Operations Department (PSOD) . PSOD provides investment capital to private sector entrepreneurs, corporates and project sponsors, as well as financial intermediaries, such as banks, throughout developing Asia and the Pacific. It catalyzes, structures, and funds investments in privately held and publicly listed companies including state-sponsored companies across a wide range of industry sectors. Its emphasis is on commercially viable transactions that generate financial returns while also delivering on ADB's organization-wide mission to promote environmentally sustainable and inclusive economic growth. To learn more about PSOD, watch this video .

Job Purpose

The Associate Investment Officer will support direct equity investments in the processing and portfolio stages. The Associate Investment Officer will report to designated International Staff.

Responsibilities

a. Origination and Processing 
• Assists the identification of opportunities; implements best practices; and provides structuring advice for direct equity investments.
• Applies best practice approaches with respect to structuring, valuations, pre-IPO pricing, and bidding strategies
• Conducts negotiations with clients and other stakeholders
• Supports transaction execution

b. Portfolio Management 
• Actively manages a number of public/private equity transactions
• Prepares valuations and analyzes financial data of direct equity investments
• Assists in undertaking equity exits in both private and public markets

c. Knowledge Management 
• Supports maintaining knowledge of best practices; 
• Supports in-house seminars and workshops; 
• Supports the development of briefs, manuals, brochures and other publications related to equity investments

d. Administrative and Planning Support 
• Participates in the planning of various initiatives designed to facilitate OPSD-EIU's interaction with other ADB departments and in the development of systems and procedures

Qualifications

Relevant Experience & Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent, in a business or finance related field preferably with advanced training
• At least 6 years of relevant professional work experience preferably in negotiating, structuring and managing equity investments for corporate, infrastructure and/or financial sector transactions and in equity valuation and financial modeling. Sector experience should ideally include utilities, infrastructure, agriculture, health and/or education.
• Experience of managing early stage investments would be considered an advantage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English is required
• Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for National Staff level 1.

General Considerations

The selected candidate is appointed under JICA's Leading Asia's Private Infrastructure Fund (LEAP) on a special fixed-term appointment for a period of three (3) years. This appointment is not extendable and not convertible to a regular appointment.

ADB offers competitive remuneration and a comprehensive benefits package . Actual appointment salary will be based on ADB's standards and computation, taking into account the selected individual's qualifications and experience.

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.

Please note that the actual level and salary will be based on qualifications of the selected candidate.

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More details

Type of contract: Staff (Permanent and Fixed Term)

Macro-area: South / East Asia and Pacific

Level of experience: Senior Professional, more than 5 years

Area of work: Banking and Finance

Type of organisation: Multilateral Organisations

Benefits of working as a Associate Investment Officer in Manila:

● Company offers great benefits
● Company offers career progression opportunities
● Competitive salary