Manager, Board Operations (Base in Beijing) - Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank

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Job summary

A multilateral development bank is seeking a Manager, Board Operations to ensure efficient Board activities. You will oversee Board meetings, facilitate governance processes, and support stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate has 15+ years of experience in international finance and a Master's degree. Join us in creating a sustainable future in Asia while advancing your career in a diverse environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience with international financial institutions.
• Deep insight and rich experience in corporate governance.
• Ability to lead a diverse team in a multicultural workplace.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Board engagement and ensure efficiency of operations.
• Manage Board meetings, prepare agendas, and official minutes.
• Research and advise on best practices in corporate governance.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Leadership capability

Project management skills

Ability to influence stakeholders

Education

Master's degree in relevant field

Job description

Job Description

Manager, Board Operations 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 Manager, Board Operations plays a crucial role in ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of the Board's operations and engagement. Reporting to the Director General and Assistant Corporate Secretary, this role is responsible for facilitating and ensuring strict compliance of the Board's operations with the legal framework of the Bank's multilateral governance.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate Board engagement by ensuring structured, transparent, and informed interactions and engagement between the Board and Bank Management.
• Support the Board in exercising its governance duties, and oversee Board operations to ensure decision-making processes and governance initiatives are carried out efficiently.
• Manage Board meetings and Committee sessions, including preparing agendas, official minutes, and summary records, in line with AIIB procedures.
• Support the delegation process of investment projects, ensuring clear communication between the Board and Management.
• Facilitate the election and appointment process for Board Directors and members of Board Committees.
• Develop and implement constituency capacity-building programs, and facilitate constituency meetings to strengthen Board engagement and stakeholder communication.
• Oversee the budgeting, implementation, and review of financial support for capacity-building initiatives related to governance.
• Research and advise on best practices in corporate governance and Board operations.
• Lead a lean team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement in Board operations efficiency.

Requirements:

• Minimum 15 years of relevant working experience with international financial institutions, private sector companies and/or public-sector organizations.
• Master's degree or equivalent in political science, international relations, law, business, finance, economics, or any other relevant discipline.
• Deep insight and rich experience in corporate governance.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders through diplomacy.
• Highly motivated, with proven leadership capability.
• Ability to lead the team to manage multiple workstreams, with excellent project management skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to lead a diverse team in a multicultural workplace.
• Excellent written and oral English skills.

AIIB is committed to , transparency and . 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 , , , , , or .
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.

ALL CURRENT VACANCIES * 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 , , , , or .