Senior Investment Solutions Specialist - Transport (Base in Beijing)

Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multilateral bank in Dubai seeks a Senior Investment Solutions Specialist to develop transport sector solutions aligned with their mandate. The role requires a Master's degree in transport engineering or a related field, and over 10 years of professional experience in transport challenges, investment planning, and stakeholder engagement. Fluency in English is mandatory, with additional languages as a plus. Join a diverse team committed to sustainable infrastructure investments.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience in the transport sector.
• Fluency in English; proficiency in other UN languages is a plus.
• Ability to provide strategic policy advice.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of transport solutions aligned with AIIB’s mandate.
• Conduct technical reviews of transport project documents.
• Engage in dialogue with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Transport sector knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Investment planning

Team collaboration

Adaptability to challenges

Education

Master’s degree or higher in transport engineering or related fields

Job description

Senior Investment Solutions Specialist - Transport

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is a multilateral development bank that finances infrastructure for tomorrow in Asia and beyond, with sustainability at its core. Since operations began in Beijing in 2016, the Bank has grown to 111 approved members worldwide, is capitalized at USD 100 billion, and holds AAA ratings from the major international credit rating agencies. AIIB meets clients' needs by unlocking new capital and investing in green, technology‑enabled, and regionally connected infrastructure.

The Sectors, Themes and Finance Solutions Department (STF) plays a pivotal role in advancing technical excellence and expanding the Bank's financing knowledge across all sectors and themes to support sovereign and non‑sovereign investment operations. STF spearheads the development of innovative investment projects and leads the introduction of new products and financing modalities—often ahead of their mainstream adoption by the client departments (CDs). It provides forward‑looking strategic guidance by ensuring AIIB’s operations align with its corporate strategy thematic priorities: green infrastructure, technology‑enabled infrastructure, private capital mobilization, and cross‑border connectivity. STF also guides implementation of the Bank’s sector strategies and supports cross‑cutting themes such as climate, gender, inclusivity, and nature. STF represents AIIB in international forums and reinforces the Bank’s reputation as a premier development institution.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of transport sector‑, client‑, and project‑specific solutions aligned with AIIB’s mandate, including value‑addition, emergency response, blended finance, and project development facilities.
• Conduct technical and strategic reviews of transport project documents (e.g., screening, concept, appraisal) focusing on sector alignment, technical robustness, results frameworks, and development impact.
• Contribute to sector strategy interpretation, periodic reviews, and inputs to corporate and Board reporting.
• Identify emerging transport subsectors, technologies, and market gaps relevant to AIIB priorities, and support their operationalisation.
• Engage in dialogue with clients, co‑financiers, and stakeholders to identify business opportunities and support pipeline development.
• Undertake upstream studies and project definition work with CDs to originate new transport operations.
• Support piloting and operationalisation of new transport products and financing modalities prior to mainstreaming by CDs.
• Support cross‑border connectivity and regional cooperation projects by identifying and integrating connectivity elements, including associated results indicators.
• Jointly identify bankable transport projects with CDs, including public‑private partnerships and asset‑recycling opportunities, to crowd in private capital.
• Advise clients on transport feasibility studies and sector/thematic analyses to support project preparation and processing.
• Review policy and regulatory frameworks, identify constraints, and formulate time‑bound policy actions for inclusion in climate‑focused policy‑based financing.
• Develop toolkits, guidance notes, and checklists to strengthen project readiness and implementation.
• Lead or contribute to transport‑related knowledge products (policy notes, guidance notes, thematic studies) and curate relevant external knowledge.
• Support knowledge dissemination through internal learning events and maintain transport content on the STF Knowledge Hub.
• Support partnership development with multilateral development banks, development partners, industry, and research institutions.
• Prepare training materials to strengthen the capacity of AIIB staff and clients in transport project development and implementation.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher in transport engineering, economics, planning, or related disciplines.
• 10+ years of professional experience.
• Deep understanding of transport sector challenges in developing countries, with specialised expertise in at least one subsector (road, railway, port, aviation, urban transport, logistics).
• Demonstrated success in transferring state‑of‑the‑art technology and expertise to developing‑country contexts.
• Extensive experience in investment planning, programming, implementation, and maintenance of transport infrastructure.
• Experience in institutional reforms in developing countries is highly desirable.
• Ability to respond pragmatically and swiftly to diverse transport sector challenges.
• Proven capacity for high‑level engagement and providing strategic policy advice to governments.
• Effective team player with demonstrated success in multicultural, multidisciplinary environments.
• Background in development institutions and infrastructure project processing/implementation is preferred.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) is mandatory; proficiency in French, Russian, Spanish, or other UN languages is an advantage.

Diversity and Inclusion

AIIB is committed to diversity, transparency, and inclusion. We believe our strength comes from having a team with the right diverse skills, experiences, and abilities selected through a merit‑based competitive process. We actively encourage applications from people from both within and outside AIIB members, regardless of nationality, religion, gender, race, disability, or sexual orientation.

Previous experience and qualifications will determine the grade and job title at which successful applicants will enter AIIB.

Closing Date

All opportunities close at 11:59 p.m. (GMT+8) on the dates listed.

Job Type: Recruitment of staff is conducted through a merit‑based competitive selection process. AIIB shall strive to provide employment opportunities open to all suitably qualified applicants, regardless of religion, gender, race, disability, sexual orientation or nationality.