Investment Specialist

Finance & Economy

Overview

Lead in agribusiness financing and investment structuring.

You have:

• Experience in identifying and structuring investments in agribusiness sectors.
• Knowledge of climate adaptation strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate and close financing deals.
• Ability to work with diverse teams and manage staff.
• Understanding of financial markets and investment structuring.

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 Agribusiness Investment Team within the Office of the Director General (OPSD) of the Private Sector Operations Department (PSOD). You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines, and may have the opportunity to work in one of ADB's Resident Missions.

You will report to the Deputy Director General and designated international staff and will oversee national staff and administrative staff.

Your Role

As an Investment Specialist, you will lead in the identification, screening, due diligence, structuring, obtaining of approvals, negotiation, implementation and closing of direct debt financing and equity investments and technical assistance programs in food and agribusiness companies across ADB's developing member countries (DMCs), with a particular focus on the financing of climate adaptation and nature-based solutions.

You will:

Qualifications

You will need:

Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for IS4.

Benefits

ADB offers competitive compensation and 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

ADB will be rolling out a new job grading structure on 1 January 2025, which may result in a change of the position grade and title with no change in the terms of reference. By proceeding with your application, you acknowledge and accept all changes resulting from the new job grading structure.

This is a re-advertisement. If you have previously applied, you do not need to resubmit an application. Applications received in response to previous posting will be considered together with applications received in response to this advertisement.

This position is funded by a temporary funding source (e.g., a trust fund, financing facility, or capital expenditure budget) and therefore, the renewal of the appointment and its duration are subject to the availability of the funding source.

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.

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