Senior Investment Specialist (Syndications Debt Capital Markets)
Senior Investment Specialist (Syndications Debt Capital Markets)
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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 Senior Investment Specialist (Syndications Debt Capital Markets) is assigned to the Guarantees and Syndications Unit in 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 and relocation is required. All reasonable relocation expenses will be covered.
You will report to the Advisor PSOD and Head OPSD-GSU and will oversee junior team members.
Your Role
As a Senior Investment Specialist (Syndications Debt Capital Markets) you will lead ADBs efforts in structuring and syndicating bond transactions for non-sovereign operations. You will be the primary contact for all syndicated bond deals including private placements widely syndicated transactions and public issuances.
You will also provide advice on the structuring and issuance of green social sustainability sustainability-linked bonds including new solutions as the market evolves. Your work also involves supporting the pitching efforts with clients supporting the structuring work on frameworks and execution of transactions partnering with second party opinion providers (SPO) investors and lawyers.
Additionally you will support origination activity developing pitchbooks creating market updates conducting investor analysis and execution through the deal life cycle. You will be involved on improvement of ADBs internal product infrastructure to process bond opportunities.
You will:
a. Project Management
- Originate and lead bond syndication opportunities across sectors including infrastructure social agriculture and financial services.
- Manage internal transaction processing including mandate letters credit reviews legal documentation and mobilization booking.
- Advise project teams on structuring of thematic bonds.
- Conduct market soundings and advise on deal structure pricing and syndication strategy.
- Engage with DCM desks across Asia to develop bond opportunities.
- Provide internal guidance on pricing structuring and advisory on ESG aspects of the bond transaction including coordinating SPOs.
b. Business Development
- Support origination activities develop pitchbook and market updates.
- Monitor global and regional bond markets with a focus on thematic and ESG-linked issuances providing leadership on ESG coordination .
- Share market intelligence with ADB teams.
- Develop relationships with key stakeholders including commercial banks DFIs and institutional investors.
c. Knowledge Management
- Represent ADB in internal and external forums related to bond syndications.
- Lead internal discussions on the bond pipeline across sectors.
- Promote ADBs bond syndication capabilities at conferences and industry events.
- Recommend policy and procedural enhancements related to bond investments.
- Contribute to internal knowledge-sharing initiatives including seminars workshops and publications.
- Improve ADBs internal infrastructure to process and book bond investments.
You will need:
Masters degree in Finance Business or a related field; or University degree with at least 5 years specialized experience relevant to the position can be considered.
- At least 10 years of experience in Debt Capital Markets preferably at a commercial bank with a focus on thematic and ESG-related bond issuances.
- In depth knowledge of ESG advisory for bonds.
- Work level experience in the sustainability space such as SPOs ESG ratings sustainable finance regulations impact reporting and other sustainability themed transactions to bring value to the team.
- Track record in originating structuring and syndicating bond transactions in emerging markets.
- International development experience across multiple countries.
- Excellent communication skills in English.
- Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for Technical International Staff grade TI2.
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.
- Housing and education allowance (if applicable)
- Expatriate benefits (if applicable)
- Relocation (if applicable)
- 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 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.
This is a fixed term appointment with option to renew initially for a period of up to 3 years or up to the Normal Retirement Date (NRD) whichever comes earlier for the purpose(s) and conditions determined by ADB in accordance with Administrative Order No. 2.01 (Recruitment and Appointment). After the initial fixed-term period ADB may choose to renew the appointment for up to an additional 3 years or not renewed. This decision will be made in the overall interest of ADB based on factors including but not limited to the requirement of Staffs particular blend of skills and experience for the medium-term work program of the organizational unit sufficient funding to cover the renewed period and Staffs performance and suitability for employment. There is no limit to the number of renewals up to NRD. However this appointment is not convertible to a regular appointment.
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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Employment Type
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