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

New Development Bank; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a strategic Advisor to the Vice President & Chief Risk Officer. This pivotal role involves providing high-level advisory support, analyzing complex proposals, and managing stakeholder relationships. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in leadership within multilateral institutions or major financial organizations, with a focus on policy development and executive advising. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence decision-making processes and contribute to the bank's mission of supporting emerging economies. Join a team that values innovation and collaboration in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in leadership roles within government or financial organizations.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic inputs to support decision-making for the VP-CRO.
• Build collaborative relationships with internal departments and external stakeholders.
• Lead special projects and initiatives delegated by the Vice President.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Strategic Analysis

Leadership

Policy Development

Research and Analysis

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 including Strategy, Policies, Partnerships, Risk, Budget Control, ESG, and Procurement functions.

The Advisor, reporting directly to the VP-CRO, provides strategic inputs on all matters within the Vice Presidency to support decision-making and acts as a key 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 provide comprehensive recommendations considering multiple stakeholder perspectives, including inputs from specialists within and outside NDB
• Analyze and advise on agenda papers of various Bank committees presented to the VP-CRO for decision
• Conduct independent research, analysis, and provide insights on strategic and operational issues, including emerging trends, opportunities, 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

Team and Project Management Support:

• Oversee the quality of key documents and outputs related to the Vice-Presidency
• Encourage and challenge team members to improve operational efficiency, pursue innovation, and promote good governance
• Lead special projects, initiatives, and other assignments 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 administrative tasks; or
• Bachelor’s degree from a reputed university with at least 12 years of relevant experience in similar roles

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, committed to supporting emerging economies.