Associate Investment 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 Investment Officer is assigned to the Risk Analytics Unit (OPSD-RAU) in the Office of the Director General (OPSD) within the Private Sector Operations Department (PSOD). You will be outposted to Resident Mission Office in Hanoi Viet Nam (VRM).

You will report to the Country Director VRM and designated International Staff and Officer as applicable.

Your Role

As an Associate Investment Officer you will be the regional lead for Southeast Asia coordinating all origination management and review of issuing banks being handled by other analysts. You will be the focal person in the region liaising with ADB HQ. You will also conduct risk assessments and related due diligence work for ADBs new nonsovereign transactions (loans guarantees equity investments); assess risks in existing transactions; prepare risk ratings and valuations; complete the Credit Screening Tool and provide support for thematic or inter-departmental risk analytics projects.

You will:

a. Risk Appraisal of New Transactions

• Coordinate with individual banks to acquire financial data.
• Prepare vertical and horizontal financial performance analyses using key financial ratios for banks maturity gap and FX mismatch reports and asset quality sensitivity to capital among others.
• Review assess and provide recommendations for key transaction risks covering inter alia sponsor commercial and structure risks in proposed financing transactions.
• Provide advice and recommendation to deal origination teams on appropriate risk mitigation measures deal structuring and financial covenants throughout the risk appraisal process.
• Participate in drafting risk appraisals for nonsovereign loan guarantee and equity transactions in both the concept review and final approval stages.

b. Transaction Monitoring

• Conduct market sensing to capture relevant information about the macroeconomic and banking industry developments which may have an impact in trade finance operation.
• Conduct a country macroeconomic and banking sector analysis of each DMC.
• Review of credit reports prepared by other analysts assigned in the region prior to sending to HQ supervisor for final review.
• Review monitoring documents for nonsovereign loan guarantee and equity transactions including transactions in remedial or recovery state and supports the preparation of relevant risk appraisals or valuations.
• Evaluate and recommend approval for waivers amendments and consents related to various proposed changes to loan covenants and terms.
• Recommend risk mitigation measures including those relevant to covenant structures and security arrangements as applicable.

c. Others

• Coordinate with other analysts assigned to the region to ensure that deliverables are submitted on time and management of their own work assignment.
• Work with TSCD relationship managers in drafting reports and memos for credit-related applications and exceptions.
• Participate in selected due diligence missions.
• Assume ad hoc project duties and other forms of assignments as required.
• Provide support to other divisions and units in PSOD as and when needed for special projects and tasks.

You will need:

• Bachelors degree in business administration finance or relevant fields preferably advance training and/or qualification as Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA). A masters degree in a related field is an advantage.
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in an international bank rating agency or multilateral/bilateral development organization in risk management deal origination or investment appraisal.
• Good familiarity with risk rating tools and developments in the area of risk management.
• Good computer skills with sound knowledge of common word-processing spreadsheets power point financial modeling and macro.
• Written and verbal proficiency 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 opening is a local staff position. It is open only to nationals and permanent residents of Viet Nam.

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

ADB is a leading multilateral development bank supporting inclusive resilient and sustainable growth across Asia and the Pacific. Working with its members and partners to solve complex challenges together ADB harnesses innovative financial tools and strategic partnerships to transform lives build quality infrastructure and safeguard our planet. Founded in 1966 ADB is headquartered in Manila and owned by 69 members50 from the region.

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