Senior Investment Specialist
Lead investment strategies in agribusiness for ADB and support growth.
Overview
Lead investment strategies in agribusiness for ADB and support growth.
You have:
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in investment finance.
- Strong understanding of agribusiness sectors and market dynamics.
- Experience in working with multilateral development banks or international financing institutions.
- Strong negotiation skills and experience with investment contracts.
- Ability to prepare and analyze financial models.
- Proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia
Are you ready to make 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 Senior Investment Specialist is assigned to the Agribusiness Investment Team (AIT) 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.
You will report to Deputy Director General, PSOD and will oversee national / administrative staff and consultants.
Your Role As a Senior Investment Specialist, you will lead in the identification, screening, due diligence, structuring, obtaining of approvals, negotiation, implementation and closing of successful direct debt financing and equity investments and technical assistance programs in food and agribusiness companies across ADB’s developing member countries (DMCs).
**You will:
Transaction Origination and Processing**
Strategy and Planning
Knowledge Sharing
Staff Supervision
Qualifications
You will need:
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
This position is offered to meet the temporary need of the Agribusiness Investment Unit, Office of the Director General (OPSD) of the Private Sector Operations Department (PSOD), as the previous occupant is currently on Special Leave without Pay (SLWOP). The Office of the Director General (OPSD) of the Private Sector Operations Department (PSOD) may allow its staff to assume their former position upon return from SLWOP and upon expiration of your fixed term appointment.
About Us 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.
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Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you successfully led a complex investment project? | This question assesses your project management and leadership skills in investment situations. | Provide a detailed account of the project, your role, challenges faced, and the successful outcome. |
| What strategies do you use to assess the risks associated with investments? | The interviewer wants to understand your risk management approach. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you stay informed about the agribusiness sector and its trends? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe an instance where you had to negotiate terms to reach a successful deal. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What motivates you to work in the field of sustainable development? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |