Deadline: 31 January 2023
Asian Development Bank (ADB) is currently seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Investment Officer t in Manila, Philippines. The duration of this post is 3 years.
The ADB aims for an Asia and Pacific free from poverty.
Key Jobs Responsibilities
The Investment Officer will perform the following functions-
- Credit monitoring
- With limited guidance, independently undertakes the preparation of credit monitoring reports (annual, semiannual or quarterly);
- With limited guidance, independently analyzes client financial data, evaluates risks , and prepares and updates financial forecasts.
- Works directly with dealing officers regarding warning signals or potential problems in transactions and formulate remedial action plans; and
- Participates in missions related to the monitoring of projects.
- Project monitoring
- With limited guidance, independently ensures adherence by clients to their obligations for submission to ADB of periodic reports on time and accurately and make follow-ups;
- Undertakes direct communication with clients in case of covenant breaches or unexpected developments in a transaction;
- Directly works with clients and other PSPM staff to prepare remedial measures (waivers, demand letters, others) and implement them jointly with other ADB departments (ORM, Office of the General Counsel, Treasury Department, Controller’s Department and others);
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have:
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, business or related fields, preferably with a Master’s degree or equivalent
- At least 8 year’s of relevant work experience in credit lending and equity investments in financial institutions, preferably with a leading international financial institution, investment bank, infrastructure fund or consultancy firm; experience in corporate finance, project finance or infrastructure finance will be an added advantage;
- Excellent understanding of finance business principles and strong skills in client management.
- Strong financial and credit analysis skills in multiple financial products including loans, , and guarantees.
- Strong analytical thinking skills, with the ability to comprehend causal links, make pros-and-cons analysis and analyze factors to reach a decision.
- Ability to independently identify tasks and priorities within the area of responsibility and to formulate and execute plans for the completion of such tasks.
- Proven ability to undertake research and analysis on difficult tasks.
- Ability to collect and organize required data and information, apply appropriate computer skills in analyzing and organizing the data, and prepare notes, papers, and detailed, reports.
- Skills and confidence required to conduct discussions and negotiations with clients with limited supervision.
- Ability to work with teams in a multicultural setting and guide junior staff to facilitate work planning, delivery, and quality review
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their applications through online process.
For more information, visit ADB.
