Senior Investment Solutions Specialist - Transport (Based 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 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 (STF) Department drives the development of technical excellence and expansion of financing knowledge across sectors and themes to support AIIB's sovereign and non-sovereign investment operations. It plays a leading role in introducing and operationalizing new products and financing modalities before they are mainstreamed by the Client Departments (CDs).
The Senior Investment Solutions Specialist - Transport is expected to support the Manager - Investment Solutions in delivering the unit business plan, as assigned by the Director General, STF.
Responsibilities: Support the Manager - Investment Solutions to lead the new business line development with a focus on transport. Identify and help provide justification of new products and new technologies that meet client needs, generate development impact, and align with the Bank's mandate. Support the development of sector-, client-, and project-specific solutions to demonstrate AIIB's ability to provide value-addition, emergency response solutions, blended finance structures, and project development facilities. Support the operationalization of new products and financing modalities and the application of emerging technologies in the transport sector. Support the Bank's cross-border and connectivity projects by helping CDs identify key connectivity and regional cooperation elements to be integrated into eligible financing projects. Support the creation, maintenance, and dissemination of operational knowledge, focusing on lessons learned and emerging best practices from investment operations. Participate in dialogue with clients, co-financing partners, and other stakeholders on strategic issues and gather information to identify business opportunities in the transport sector. Advise clients on the preparation of transport project feasibility studies and sector studies to support loan processing. Review and analyze clients' policy and regulatory frameworks, identify gaps, and formulate time-bound policy actions for climate-focused policy-based financing. Prepare training manuals and materials to enhance the capacity of AIIB staff and clients. Requirements: Master's degree or equivalent in transport engineering, transport economics, transport planning, traffic management, or related fields. Minimum of 8-10 years of relevant experience in related fields. In-depth understanding of the transport sector's challenges, particularly in developing countries, with specialized knowledge in at least one subsector (e.g., road, railway, port, aviation, urban transport). Experience in transport operations or the management of transport/logistic projects in middle-income and/or developed countries. Strong technical and analytical skills, capable of responding to a wide range of transport sector issues. Proven track record in high-level policy dialogue and providing policy advice to governments. Ability to work collaboratively as a constructive team member in a multicultural environment. Experience in planning, programming, and maintaining investment works in the transport sector is highly desirable. Excellent communication skills in English (verbal and written). 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 to improve social and economic outcomes in Asia and beyond.
Closing Date: All opportunities close at 11:59 p.m. (GMT+8) on the dates listed.
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