Senior Solution Specialist - Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank

Job Description

(Senior) Investment Solutions Specialist - Climate

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. Since beginning operations in Beijing in 2016, AIIB has grown to 110 approved members worldwide. Capitalized at USD 100 billion and AAA-rated by major international credit rating agencies, AIIB collaborates with partners to meet clients' needs by unlocking new capital and investing in green, technology-enabled infrastructure that promotes regional connectivity.

The Sectors, Themes, and Finance Solutions Department (STF) fosters technical excellence and expands the Bank's financing expertise across sectors and themes to support sovereign and non-sovereign investment operations. It develops innovative investment projects and introduces new products and financing modalities, often ahead of mainstream adoption by Client Departments (CDs).

In collaboration with CDs, STF conducts upstream work to support new initiatives in frontier technologies, PPP advisory, and other sectors. It guides the Bank's corporate strategy by setting thematic priorities such as green infrastructure, technology-enabled infrastructure, private capital mobilization, and cross-border cooperation. The department also supports cross-cutting themes including climate, inclusivity, and nature.

STF represents the Bank in international forums, networks with development partners, and reinforces AIIB's reputation as a premier development institution contributing to the global development agenda.

AIIB is seeking motivated (Senior) Investment Solutions Specialists with expertise in climate change, climate finance, climate technology, and climate risk assessment.

Responsibilities

1. Support the implementation of AIIB's Paris Agreement commitments at the project level, including project identification, appraisal, design, and implementation from a climate perspective.
2. Assess projects for Paris Agreement alignment and climate finance requirements; conduct internal climate determinations and support climate finance tracking and reporting.
3. Conduct project-level climate risk screening and assessments; support mitigation and adaptation design in investment projects.
4. Collaborate with policy, environmental, and social specialists to deliver comprehensive solutions to clients.
5. Provide technical input on upstream engagement with members/clients on climate risk and adaptation diagnostics.
6. Appraise climate risks and develop response measures for sovereign and non-sovereign financings, including financial intermediaries.
7. Support the integration of latest climate science and technology into AIIB's risk management processes.
8. Assist in establishing climate-related monitoring and reporting provisions within projects.
9. Contribute to the development of internal methodologies, policies, and tools based on operational experience.
10. Manage climate data and databases, and analyze data for risk assessment models and tools.
11. Support capacity-building activities on climate and environmental issues across the Bank.

Requirements

• Master's degree or equivalent in atmospheric science, climatology, earth science, geography, civil engineering, or related fields, with 5-10 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in climate impact modeling, risk assessment, adaptation, disaster risk reduction, and applying risk information in developing countries.
• Skills in statistical analysis and application of climatic data, including trend and extreme value analysis.
• Proficiency in geospatial information systems, databases, and related tools.
• Experience in developing software, digital tools, or databases, with agile and user experience design approaches, is advantageous.
• International experience in climate change projects or research.
• Excellent project management, stakeholder engagement, report writing, and communication skills in English.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience with other multilateral development banks is a plus.

AIIB values diversity and encourages applications regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, disability, or background. Previous experience and qualifications will determine the grade and job title.

Join AIIB to help create a prosperous and sustainable Asia while advancing your career in a diverse, innovative environment.

Current vacancies close at 11:59 p.m. (GMT+8) on listed dates. Recruitment is merit-based and open to all qualified applicants.