Investment Officer (Energy) (Based in Beijing, China)

Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB); Greater London; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Investment Officer to contribute to its lending program focused on energy sector projects. This role involves supporting project planning, execution, and client relationship management, particularly in developing countries. The ideal candidate will possess strong experience in energy infrastructure and demonstrate a commitment to sustainability. Join this innovative firm to drive impactful projects that promote green and resilient infrastructure, while enjoying a collaborative work environment that values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Flexible Working Hours

Health Insurance

Professional Development Opportunities

Annual Bonuses

Retirement Savings Plan

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of relevant experience in the energy sector.
• Proven ability to carry out complex energy-related tasks.
• Familiarity with energy investments and climate finance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support investment operations in the energy sector.
• Conduct due diligence and prepare project budgets.
• Advise clients on project design and implementation.

Skills

Project Management

Energy Sector Knowledge

Financial Analysis

Client Relationship Management

Risk Assessment

Education

Master’s degree in Energy-related discipline

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Tools

Financial Modelling Software

Project Management Tools

Job description

Investment Officer (Energy) (Based in Beijing, China)

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The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is a multilateral development bank whose mission is Financing Infrastructure for Tomorrow in Asia and beyond—infrastructure with sustainability at its core. We began operations in Beijing in 2016 and have since grown to 110 approved members worldwide. We are capitalized at USD100 billion and AAA-rated by the major international credit rating agencies. Collaborating with partners, AIIB meets clients’ needs by unlocking new capital and investing in infrastructure that is green, technology-enabled and promotes regional connectivity.

The Public Sector Clients Department, Region 2 (PSC2) is responsible for identifying, originating, preparing, executing, and investing in projects with public sector clients in Pakistan; Afghanistan; Central, East, and West Asia; Europe, Middle East, North Africa and Latin America across the range of AIIB-covered sectors through various financing instruments and solutions. PSC2 leads the coverage of public sector clients, including state-owned enterprises (SOEs), overseeing project preparation, due diligence, and approval processes of projects, ensuring key economic, commercial, financial, and legal issues are considered and incorporated in the financing structure and legal documentation, and followed through during the implementation phase.

The Investment Officer within PSC2 is responsible for contributing to AIIB’s lending program in Region 2 by supporting the planning, design, preparation and implementation of projects/programs across different sectors. The specific responsibilities of this position cover all aspects of origination, execution, and client relationship management in relation to the products being offered. As a result, the Officer will need to work closely with other departments in AIIB.

Strong preference would be given to candidates with relevant experience in the public sector of developing countries, especially energy sector infrastructure projects / transactions, as well as green / low carbon / resilient infrastructure projects / transactions in the context of climate change mitigation and adaptation intervention.

Candidates with insights to multilateral development bank (MDB) common principles in mitigation and adaptation finance; and previous exposure and know-how to climate finance through energy sector interventions would be particularly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities:

Lead, co-lead, or provide operational support to Senior Investment Officers / Project Team Leader (PTLs) in the preparation, monitoring of implementation and evaluation of high-quality investment operations in an efficient and timely manner. Such activities may include leading some less complex investment projects, or participating in a complex set of projects under the guidance of Senior Investment Officers / PTLs through:

• Advising the clients or key government counterparts on project design and institutional arrangements;
• Carrying out due diligence on executing agencies, including implementation capacity assessments of project counterparts;
• Preparing project budgets and implementation schedules;
• Advising clients on techno-economic feasibility studies and technical design of projects;
• Ensuring that projects are developed in accordance with the requirements of AIIB's Environmental and Social Framework; ·
• Carrying out an economic and financial assessment of projects;
• Conducting risk assessment of the projects and programs and advising on risk mitigation/management strategies;
• Appraising and negotiating investment operations;
• Undertaking regular supervision and implementation support missions and site visits and drafting mission Aide Memoires;
• Drafting project implementation monitoring reports (PIMRs);
• Tracking overall project progress, identifying issues requiring attention, and advising the sovereign borrowers and implementing agencies on addressing any implementation issues;
• Participating in project workshops, trainings, and other events; procuring consultants for operational needs;
• Preparing briefs, notes, and presentations; and carrying out ad hoc tasks as may be assigned by Management or PTLs.
• Participating in dialogue with clients, co-financing partners and other stakeholders on strategic issues and the implementation of AIIB’s investment program.
• Supporting business development activities in the energy sector by interacting with sovereign clients, governments, and/or SOEs through gathering information on the ground and building business relationships with other institutions (commercial banks, multilateral agencies, consulting firms, contractors, intermediaries, etc).
• Supporting business development and implementation support activities, as needed, (specifically during mission trips) in close coordination with senior officer / PTLs.

Requirements:

• Proven ability to carry out complex energy-related tasks, capacity to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines, and ability to work within multidisciplinary teams.
• Minimum 5-8 years of relevant experience in the energy sector working for international financial institutions (IFIs), bilateral agencies, project developers, consulting companies or energy investors in the PSC2 region.
• Familiarity with various types of energy investments, and with in-depth knowledge in at least one area, e.g., power transmission, renewables, hydropower, energy efficiency, etc.
• Knowledge on the general trend of energy transition in a climate change-constrained development environment.
• Proven application of professional expertise in scoping, preparing, appraising, implementing, and monitoring of energy projects and programs.
• Proven ability to work with public and/or private sector clients and/or development partners (MDBs, bilateral agencies, etc.) in an effective and professional manner in both formal and informal settings.
• Proficient oral and written communication skills in English, and knowledge of a language(s) of a country under Region 2 would be an advantage.
• Extensive work experience in developing countries would be favourably considered.
• Master’s degree or above in a relevant discipline, including energy-related subjects (e.g., electrical engineering, thermal engineering, mechanical engineering, hydropower, different types of renewables, etc.) and development economics.

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.

Join us and help create a prosperous and sustainable Asia while growing your career in a diverse and innovative environment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Analyst, Finance, and Project Management

• Industries

  International Trade and Development and Investment Banking

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