Principal Investment Specialist (Syndications)

Finance & Economy

Overview

Lead the syndication of debt for development projects in Asia.

You have:

• Experience in structuring and syndicating debt.
• Knowledge of South Asian markets and financial institutions.
• Proven project management skills.
• Ability to develop and manage relationships with stakeholders.
• Fluent in English; knowledge of another Asian language is an advantage.

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 Principal Investment Specialist (Syndications) to the Guarantees and Syndications Unit of the Office of the Director General (OPSD-GSU) within the Private Sector Operations Department (PSOD). You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines. After an initial period of one year, you will have the opportunity to be outposted to one of ADB's Resident Missions, potentially in South Asia.

You will report to the Advisor, PSOD and Head, OPSD-GSU and may oversee International, National and Administrative Staff.

Your Role

As a Principal Investment Specialist (Syndications), you will raise external funds from commercial sources for ADB's non-sovereign clients by originating, structuring, and syndicating debt, with a primary focus as the syndication lead for the South Asian Markets a. Our syndication partners are international, regional and local commercial banks, Development Finance Institutions ("DFI"), funds and institutional investors. Your work may involve a future out posting to India.

You will:

a. Project Management

b. Business Development

c. Knowledge Management

Qualifications

You will need:

Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for International Staff Level 6.

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 the possibility of such changes resulting from the new job grading structure.

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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