Advisor to the Vice President & Chief Risk Officer (Based in Shanghai) | Dubai, UAE

New Development Bank; Dubai; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Advisor to the Vice President & Chief Risk Officer. This pivotal role involves providing high-level insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in stakeholder management, policy development, and leadership within financial organizations. You will collaborate with senior officials and lead special projects, ensuring operational efficiency and innovation. If you are passionate about making a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of leadership experience in government or financial organizations.
• Master’s degree or equivalent required; Bachelor’s with 12 years of experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Review complex proposals and provide strategic recommendations.
• Build collaborative relationships with stakeholders and support high-level meetings.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Strategic Analysis

Project Management

Policy Development

Leadership

Education

Master’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Advisor to the Vice President & Chief Risk Officer (Based in Shanghai)

Closing on: May 28, 2025 at 11:59pm (China Standard Time)
Duty Station: Shanghai, China

Organisation Unit: Office of the Vice-President and Chief Risk Officer
Reports to: Vice-President and Chief Risk Officer (VP-CRO)

The Office of the Vice-President and Chief Risk Officer, under the VP-CRO, is responsible for assisting the VP-CRO in achieving corporate, strategic, operational, and other objectives across areas such as Strategy, Policies, Partnerships, Risk, Budget Control, ESG, and Procurement.

The Advisor, reporting directly to the VP-CRO, serves as a key resource, providing insights on all matters within the Vice Presidency to support decision-making and execution. The Advisor also acts as a liaison with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Review, analysis, and high-level advisory:

• Review complex proposals and offer recommendations considering multiple stakeholder perspectives, including inputs from specialists within and outside NDB.
• Analyze agenda papers of various Bank committees and provide recommendations for decision-making.
• Conduct independent research, analysis, insights, and recommendations on strategic and operational issues, including emerging trends and challenges.

Coordination and Stakeholder Management:

• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal departments and external stakeholders, such as senior officials from member countries, development finance institutions, and multilateral organizations.
• Support the Vice President in high-level meetings with government officials, financial institutions, development partners, and other strategic stakeholders.

Support Team and Project Management:

• Oversee the quality of key documents and outputs under the Vice-Presidency.
• Motivate and challenge team members to improve operational efficiency, pursue innovation, and promote good governance.
• Lead special projects and initiatives as delegated by the Vice President.

Education and Experience

• Master’s degree or equivalent from a reputed university with at least 10 years of experience in leadership roles within government, multilateral institutions, or major financial organizations, including policy development, executive advising, interdepartmental coordination, stakeholder management, and administration; or a Bachelor’s degree with at least 12 years of relevant experience.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is essential.

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The New Development Bank (NDB) is a multilateral development bank established by Brazil, Russia, India, and China, aimed at supporting emerging economies.