Associate Guarantees and Syndications Officer

Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia

Are you ready to make a difference in 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 Associate Guarantees and Syndications Officer is assigned to the Guarantees and Syndications Unit (GSU) under the Office of the Director General (OPSD) within the Private Sector Operations Department (PSOD). You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila Philippines.

You will report to the designated Technical International Staff and senior Local Staff as applicable.

Your Role

As an Associate Guarantees and Syndications Officer you will provide support in the administration documentation and reporting related to cofinancing products including RTAs third party funds and syndicated loans.

You will:

a. Transaction Support

• Manage the preparation and execution of non-disclosure agreements.
• Assist in the preparation and execution of transaction documents.
• Coordinate compliance with integrity due diligence guidelines for cofinancing partners.
• Monitor adherence of cofinancing processing with internal procedures.
• Establish and populate virtual data rooms used during negotiations.
• Assist with the preparation and sharing of project-related information with cofinancing partners.

b. Administration of Cofinancing Contracts

• Assist with the administration and reporting requirements under cofinancing agreements including collecting information drafting reports sharing information with cofinanciers processing payments of premiums and calculating amounts due.

c. Database Management and Communications

• Coordinate GSU staff contributions to internal requests for information.
• Contribute to the preparation of presentation materials for seminars workshops brochures and other official publications on official and commercial cofinancing.
• Update the cofinancing pipeline and databases.
• Contribute to the publication of the bi-weekly newsletter Asian Capital Markets Snapshot.

d. System Requirements and Coordination

• Perform testing and implementation of new systems and updated versions of existing systems to facilitate PSODs processing monitoring and reporting requirements.

• Contribute to the enhancement and implementation of systems and procedures and administer computer application systems to ensure PSODs requirements are met.
• Manage and coordinate the business process continuity systems of the unit.

You will need:

• Bachelors degree preferably in business finance accounting or other related areas; preferably with advanced training.
• At least 5 years work experience preferably with experience in banking or private sector operations.

• Able to undertake background research and analysis on difficult but well- defined tasks collect and organize required data and information logically apply appropriate computer skills in analyzing and developing the data; and prepare notes papers and sections of reports.

• Good analytical thinking with ability to make simple causal links pro-and-con lists and analyses to reach a decision; and set priorities for tasks in order of importance.
• Able to work collaboratively with teams as a constructive team member.
• Able to work with individuals from different cultural/national backgrounds.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for Technical Local Staff grade TL4.

Benefits

ADB offers a rewarding salary and a comprehensive benefits package. The salary will be based on ADBs standards and comparator markets taking into account your qualifications and experience.

• Retirement plan
• Medical and health benefits
• Paid leave (including parental)
• Life and other insurance plans
• Staff development

Additional Information

This appointment is open to internal and external applicants.

This is a fixed-term appointment for an initial fixed period of 3 years. At the end of the initial period this appointment may at the option of ADB be extended once for up to 2 years converted to a regular appointment or ended on its expiration date. This decision will be made in the overall interest of ADB that: (a) it will require Staffs particular blend of skills and experience in the foreseeable future; and (b) Staffs performance is satisfactory and they are suitable for further employment.

About Us

Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila Philippines and is composed of 69 members 50 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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