Senior Business Manager - Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank

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Job summary

A leading multilateral development bank seeks a Senior Business Management Officer to provide operational coordination and planning support for the Vice President's Office. This is a pivotal role requiring a Master's degree and significant experience in international governance. Join a diverse team dedicated to sustainable infrastructure development across Asia and beyond.

Qualifications

• 8 years of relevant professional experience in international organizations or multilateral governance.
• Experience in business management, economics, or international relations.
• Self-driven and proactive individual with initiative.

Responsibilities

• Assess operational needs and support the day-to-day coordination of activities.
• Organize workflow documentation and coordinate meeting processes.
• Advise teams on timelines and deliverables.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational abilities

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree or higher in economics, finance, political science, public administration, international relations

Job description

Job Description

Senior Business Management Officer 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 Vice President and Corporate Secretary (VPSEC) Office is supporting the VPSEC in the performance of his strategic responsibilities and supervision over Corporate Secretariat (SEC) and Communications Department (COM) in the Bank, including AIIB's relations and engagement with its Members, the Board of Governors, and the Board of Directors, and supervision of the Bank's multilateral governance, as well as Bank's communications strategy, approach and engagement with key external stakeholders including public, media and CSO, and supervision over its awareness-building efforts and brand and reputation management.
The Senior Business Management Officer provides operational coordination and planning support to the Office of the VPSEC, contributing to the efficient implementation of its institutional responsibilities. The role supports the execution of the VPSEC Office's work program, facilitates communication and workflow across functions under VPSEC's oversight, and ensures timely preparation of briefings, documentation, and internal deliverables. The Senior Business Management Officer also contributes to the monitoring of business plans and budgets, and supports initiatives that enhance cross-functional coordination, institutional planning, and governance-related processes.

Responsibilities:

• Assess operational needs and support the day-to-day coordination of activities within the Office of the VPSEC
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and communicate information and updates on behalf of the VPSEC Office.
• Organize workflow documentation, meeting inputs, and follow-up actions to ensure efficient coordination across VPSEC functions
• Engage with relevant departments and organize coordination processes for working groups chaired by VPSEC.
• Advise internal teams on timelines and deliverables, and facilitate cross-departmental information flow and coordination.
• Construct tracking tools and highlight key milestones to support the implementation of the business plan and budget for the VPSEC Office.
• Set internal timelines, complete meeting documentation, and support business continuity tracking across the Office's functions.
• Specify content requirements and complete briefing notes, presentation materials, and data summaries in support of VPSEC's engagements.
• Other duties as may be assigned by VPSEC

Requirements:

• Master's degree or higher in economics, finance, political science, public administration, international relations or a related field.
• At least 8 years of relevant professional experience in relevant international or organizations or in the multilateral governance area. PhD studies count toward this requirement.
• Direct or relevant working experience in business management, economics, or international relations.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational abilities required to build working relationships across teams.
• Self-driven and proactive individual with initiative.
• Ability to adapt and play different roles based on business needs to keep several business initiatives moving forward
• Strong team spirit and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English; ability to communicate in a clear and succinct style

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 , religion, gender, , 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 religion, gender, , , or .