Investment Specialist
Join ADB as an Investment Specialist and manage financial institution accounts.
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Overview
Join ADB as an Investment Specialist and manage financial institution accounts.
You have:
- Significant field experience in financial institutions management.
- Ability to lead policy dialogue and projects focused on knowledge solutions.
- Experience overseeing junior team members.
- Knowledge of sustainable development goals and initiatives.
- Strong analytical skills in investment and portfolio management.
Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia
Are you looking to have 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 Investment Specialist is assigned to the Portfolio Management Division (PSPM) within the Private Sector Operations Department (PSOD). You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines, and may be assigned in one of ADB's Resident Missions in the future.
You will report to the Director, PSPM and will oversee Junior team members.
Your Role
As an Investment Specialist, you will work directly with clients, taking responsibility for designated accounts within PSPM's overall portfolio of debt and other investments in infrastructure projects and corporates in developing Asia.
You will:
a. Management of Accounts
b. Portfolio Management
c. Strategy and Planning
d. Knowledge Center for Governance, Risk Advisory and Development Impact
e. External Liaison and Knowledge Sharing
f. Staff Management
Qualifications
You will need:
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.
Additional Information
This position is crucial to the Workforce Rebalancing Framework (2022-2027), a strategic initiative aimed at enhancing ADB's in-house expertise previously sourced from the external workforce. The role seeks seasoned experts with substantial field experience capable of leading policy dialogue, and projects focused on delivering knowledge solutions. Successful candidates may occasionally undertake short-term assignments in other groups or departments when required.
This is a fixed term appointment with option to renew for an initial period of three (3) years following Section 3.1 (b) of Administrative Order No. 2.01 ("Recruitment and Appointment'). This appointment is not convertible to a regular appointment. At the end of the initial period, this appointment may be renewed for a period of up to three years, or not renewed. There is no limit on the number of renewals. This appointment is open to internal and external applicants.
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 our Strategy 2030.
ADB only hires nationals of its 69 members.
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Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience managing relationships with financial institutions? | This question assesses your ability to handle key accounts and understand industry dynamics. | Provide specific examples of your previous roles and the outcomes of your management efforts. |
| How do you approach portfolio management and performance analysis? | The interviewer is evaluating your analytical skills and your strategy for managing multiple investments. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies have you implemented for effective risk management? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time when you led a policy dialogue successfully. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you ensure alignment between investment strategies and sustainable development goals? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What experience do you have in managing teams or mentoring junior staff? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you discuss an investment strategy you’ve developed that had significant impact? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What do you consider when assessing the viability of new investments? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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