(Senior) Investment Solutions Specialist - multi-sectors (Base in Beijing) | Dubai, UAE

(Senior) Investment Solutions Specialist - multi-sectors (Base in Beijing)

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is a multilateral development bank whose mission is Financing Infrastructure for Tomorrow in Asia and beyond, with sustainability at its core. We began operations in Beijing in 2016 and have since grown to 110 approved members worldwide. We are capitalized at USD100 billion and AAA-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 Sectors, Themes and Finance Solutions Department (STF) plays a pivotal role in advancing technical excellence and expanding financing knowledge across sectors and themes to support both sovereign and non-sovereign investment operations at AIIB. STF provides forward-looking strategic guidance, shaping the direction and impact of AIIB's operations by spearheading upstream work, fostering new initiatives in frontier technologies, and offering PPP advisory services. The department ensures that AIIB's investment operations align fully with the Bank's corporate strategy, while supporting Client Departments (CDs) in executing sectoral strategies and thematic priorities to maximize development impact.

STF is also at the forefront of introducing and operationalizing new financial products and modalities, such as the recently established Climate-Focused Policy-Based Financing (CPBF) instrument. Additionally, STF represents AIIB in international forums on sectoral, thematic, and financial issues, helping establish the Bank's global reputation as a leading development institution through active networking with partners and contributing to global development agendas.

To support its climate agenda, STF is currently recruiting specialists to help operationalize the CPBF instrument, designed to assist AIIB members in implementing policy reforms that promote climate resilience and low-carbon development. These Specialists will play a critical role in ensuring the successful deployment of the CPBF instrument and providing expert advisory support to AIIB's CDs and clients.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical expertise and advisory support for the CDs, ensuring that new products and technologies meet client needs, generate development impact, and align with AIIB's mandate.
• Assist in demonstrating proof of concept through pilot projects when needed and support the CDs' project teams in preparing and implementing sector investments, including CPBF.
• Advise project teams on structuring investment operations to align with country development priorities and AIIB's strategies, ensuring smooth project processing and implementation.
• Advise clients on the preparation of project feasibility studies, sector-specific, and thematic studies to facilitate loan processing by investment departments.
• Review and analyze clients' policy and regulatory frameworks, identifying gaps and constraints, and formulating time-bound policy actions for inclusion in CPBF operations.
• Participate in strategic dialogues with clients, co-financing partners, and stakeholders to identify business opportunities that enhance project design and advocate for policy reforms.
• Foster partnerships with MDBs, government agencies, and international organizations to leverage collective expertise.
• Support the creation, maintenance, and dissemination of operational knowledge, focusing on lessons learned and emerging best practices.
• Prepare regular reports for AIIB senior management, staff, and clients, outlining key achievements and challenges during project processing.
• Develop training manuals and materials to strengthen the capacity of AIIB staff and clients.

Requirements:

• Advanced degree (Master's or equivalent) in economics, public policy, engineering, finance, environmental science, or related fields.
• In-depth understanding of one or more key infrastructure sectors such as energy, transport, urban development, water, or health and education.
• For the Senior Specialist position, a minimum of 8 - 10 years of experience in development project processing and implementation is required; for the Specialist position, at least 5 - 8 years of relevant experience is needed.
• Proven track record in high-level policy dialogues with governments on climate-related reforms.
• Strong technical and analytical abilities to address complex policy issues and offer practical solutions aligned with AIIB's climate and development goals.
• Experience in processing and implementing infrastructure projects in developing countries, particularly policy-based loans, is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders.
• Ability to work constructively in a multicultural environment and contribute as a collaborative team member.
• Fluency in English, with proficiency in additional languages as a plus.

AIIB is committed to diversity, transparency, and inclusion. We believe our strength comes from having a team with 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 AIIB's mission to promote sustainable infrastructure investments and improve social and economic outcomes in Asia and beyond.