Investment Officer

You will need:

• Bachelors degree in economics finance business administration or relevant fields; preferably with advance training.
• At least 8 years of work experience preferably in corporate finance investment banking or private equity working on transactions in the health and/or education sectors.
• Proven ability to undertake research and analysis on difficult but well-defined tasks collect and organize required data and information apply appropriate IT skills in organizing and analyzing the data; and prepare notes papers and sections of reports.
• Good analytical thinking with ability to comprehend causal links make pros and cons analysis and analyze factors to reach a decision.
• Effective report-writing and communication skills in English.
• Able to guide Junior staff members to facilitate work planning delivery and quality review.
• Able to work collaboratively with teams as a constructive team member.
• Strong oral and written communications skills.
• Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for Technical Local Staff grade TL5.

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 position is crucial to the Workforce Rebalancing Framework (2022-2027) a strategic initiative aimed at enhancing ADBs in-house expertise previously sourced from the external workforce. The role seeks seasoned experts with substantial field experience capable of leading policy dialogue and projects focused on delivering knowledge solutions. Successful applicants may occasionally undertake short-term assignments in other departments or offices when required.

This opening is a local staff position. It is open only to nationals and permanent residents of India.

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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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 Investment Officer is assigned to the Social Sector Team (SST) within the Office of the Director General (OPSD) of the Private Sector Operations Department (PSOD). You will be based at our Resident Mission in New Delhi India (INRM).

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

Your Role

As an Investment Officer you will provide technical support and coordination in the processing of ADBs private sector investments (up to financial closing) with a specific focus on the health and education sectors. You will report to the designated OPSD International Staff on substantive technical policy-related and operational aspects.

You will:

a. Project Processing

• Facilitate in the identification development and processing of financing opportunities in the health and education sectors undertaking the needed business development due diligence risk analysis and mitigation work towards the structuring and negotiation of loans equity investment guarantees or other forms of financial assistance.
• Contribute to the areas of credit and financial due diligence by helping develop financial models and in general assessing the risk and credit profile of proposed investments.
• Review and analyze financial statements and financial projections performing sensitivity analysis and stress testing and making necessary recommendations.
• Participate in due diligence missions and provide technical support and recommendations to project team leaders.
• Undertake relevant industry and country research as a part of transaction risk assessment and provide recommendations to the project team leader.
• Prepare internal Investment Committee and Board memoranda summaries of project documents risk assessment analyses and other required documents throughout the project processing cycle.
• Engage with the Office of Risk Management and the Safeguards Specialists to address credit-related and environmental and social safeguards-related issues.
• Prepare presentation materials.
• Maintain comprehensive credit files related to transactions under processing.

b. Strategy and Planning

• Contribute to the development of policy and strategies for ADBs developmental goals for the private sector in consultation with relevant stakeholders and assist in developing a pipeline of private sector projects in the health and education sectors.

c. Others

• Perform other duties/functions that may be assigned as reflected in the incumbents workplan.