Investment Officer

Asian Development Bank (ADB); New Delhi; On-site; INR 10,466,000 - 18,078,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Medical and health benefits

Paid leave (including parental)

Life and other insurance plans

Staff development

Job summary

Asian Development Bank (ADB) is hiring an Investment Officer for its PSFI Division in OPSD, based at the New Delhi Resident Mission. You will lead due diligence, financial modeling, and client relationship management to support private sector financing in India and South Asia.

Requires a Bachelor's in finance/management, 8 years in finance, experience in debt/equity deals, and strong English communication. This is a fixed-term position with renewal options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in management or finance or related field.
• At least 8 years in financial sector; 4+ years in investment management/credit/related.
• Deal origination experience in debt and/or equity in India and region.
• Strong research and analytical data gathering for decision making.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in processing projects with due diligence and risk analysis.
• Develop financial models and assess credit risk for financial institutions projects.
• Analyze financial statements, projections, and conduct sensitivity testing.
• Prepare project documents and present to committees and boards.
• Develop business pipelines with potential private sector and state-owned banks.

Skills

Financial analysis

Credit risk assessment

Deal origination

Team leadership

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in management or finance

Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) preferred

Job description

Job Description:

Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia

Are you ready to make a difference in the future of Asia and be a catalyst for positive change? We are thrilled to offer a unique opportunity to become an important part of the prestigious Asian Development Bank (ADB). At ADB, our mission is simple yet powerful: to alleviate poverty and promote sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region.

Organizational Setting and Reporting Relationship

The position of Investment Officer is assigned to the Private Sector Financial Institutions Division (PSFI) in the Office of the Director General (OPSD) within the Private Sector Operations Department (PSOD). You will be based at our Resident Mission Office in New Delhi, India (INRM).

You will report to the Country Director of INRM and the designated PSFI International Staff.

Your Role

As an Investment Officer, you will participate in the processing of ADBs private sector financing of financial institutions projects and technical assistance in India and South Asia. You will also be responsible for establishing new client relationships and maintaining existing ones within the context of project development and assist in managing relationships with the governments in the region.

You will:

a. Project Processing

• Lead and/or participate in the processing of projects, undertaking the needed due diligence, risk analysis and mitigation work towards the structuring of loans, equity investments, guarantees or other forms of assistance.
• Lead credit and financial due diligence by developing financial models and in general assessing the risk and credit profile of proposed financial institutions projects and reviewing project documents.
• Analyze financial statements and financial projections/models.
• Perform sensitivity analysis and stress testing and make necessary recommendations.
• Participate in due diligence missions and providing technical support and recommendations to team leaders.
• Represent ADB in specific transactions with external technical advisors, consultants and lawyers.
• Lead relevant sector and country research, as needed, as part of transaction risk assessment and make recommendations to the project team leader.
• Collaborate with the Office of Risk Management and the Safeguards Specialists to address credit-related and safeguard issues.
• Work with the Treasury Department to facilitate local currency lending.
• Prepare project documentation and presentation materials and discussing issues in various meetings, including Investment Committee and Board meetings.

b. Business Development

• Lead and/or facilitate discussions with potential private sector and state-owned financial institutions for project development and processing.
• Identify and screen projects for developmental aspects and commercial viability to contribute to the development of a pipeline for PSFI in India and other countries in the South Asia.

c. Others

• Lead and/or contribute to the development of policy and strategies for ADBs developmental goals for the private sector in consultation with relevant stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Finance Sector Group and other relevant sovereign teams on various initiatives.
• Liaise with governments to advocate and promote PSFI projects.
• Perform other tasks as assigned and reflected in the incumbents workplan.

You will need:

• Bachelors degree in management or finance or in related fields; preferably with advanced training and/or qualification as Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).
• At least 8 years of work experience preferably in the financial sector; and at least 4 years of relevant experience in the financial sector, preferably in investment management, investment banking, consulting, credit analysis, or research with a focus on financial institutions.
• Deal origination experience in debt and/or equity transactions in India and other countries in the region.
• Proven ability to undertake research and analysis on difficult but well-defined tasks, collect and organize required data and information, apply appropriate computer skills in organizing and analyzing the data; and prepare notes, papers and sections of reports.
• Good analytical thinking with ability to comprehend causal links, make pros and cons analysis, and analyze factors to reach a decision.
• Able to guide Junior team members to facilitate work planning, delivery and quality review.
• Able to work collaboratively with teams as a constructive team member.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for Technical Local Staff grade TL5.

Benefits

ADB offers a rewarding salary and a comprehensive benefits package. The salary will be based on ADBs standards and comparator markets, taking into account your qualifications and experience.

• Retirement plan
• Medical and health benefits
• Paid leave (including parental)
• Life and other insurance plans
• Staff development

Additional Information

This appointment is open to internal and external applicants.

This opening is a local staff position. It is open only to nationals and permanent residents of India.

This is a fixed term appointment with option to renew, initially for a period of up to 3 years, or up to the Normal Retirement Date (NRD), whichever comes earlier, for the purpose(s) and conditions determined by ADB, in accordance with Administrative Order No. 2.01 (Recruitment and Appointment). After the initial fixed-term period, ADB may choose to renew the appointment for up to an additional 3 years or not renewed. This decision will be made in the overall interest of ADB, based on factors including but not limited to the requirement of Staffs particular blend of skills and experience for the medium-term work program of the organizational unit, sufficient funding to cover the renewed period, and Staffs performance and suitability for employment. There is no limit to the number of renewals up to NRD. However, this appointment is not convertible to a regular appointment.

About Us

ADB is a leading multilateral development bank supporting inclusive, resilient, and sustainable growth across Asia and the Pacific. Working with its members and partners to solve complex challenges together, ADB harnesses innovative financial tools and strategic partnerships to transform lives, build quality infrastructure, and safeguard our planet. Founded in 1966, ADB is headquartered in Manila and owned by 69 members—50 from the region.

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