Advisor to the Vice President & Chief Risk Officer (Based in Shanghai) | Jeddah, SA

New Development Bank; Jeddah; On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Advisor to the Vice President & Chief Risk Officer. This pivotal role involves providing strategic insights, managing stakeholder relationships, and leading high-level projects. Candidates should possess a strong background in leadership roles within government or financial institutions, with a proven track record in policy development and stakeholder management. Join a dynamic team dedicated to driving sustainable development projects in emerging economies and make a significant impact in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in leadership roles within government or multilateral institutions.
• Experience in policy development and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Review complex proposals and provide comprehensive recommendations.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with stakeholders.
• Lead special projects and initiatives as delegated by the Vice President.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Strategic Analysis

Policy Development

Project Management

Research and Analysis

Education

Master’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Advisor to the Vice President & Chief Risk Officer (Based in Shanghai)

Closing on: May 28, 2025 at 11:59pm (China Standard Time)
Duty Station: Shanghai, China

Organisation Unit: Office of the Vice-President and Chief Risk Officer
Reports to: Vice-President and Chief Risk Officer (VP-CRO)

The Office of the Vice-President and Chief Risk Officer, under the VP-CRO, is responsible for supporting the VP-CRO in achieving corporate, strategic, operational, and other objectives across areas such as Strategy, Policies, Partnerships, Risk, Budget Control, ESG, and Procurement.

The Advisor, reporting directly to the VP-CRO, acts as a key resource providing insights on all matters within the Vice Presidency to facilitate informed decision-making and execution. The role also involves liaising with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Review, analysis, and high-level advisory:

• Review complex proposals and provide comprehensive recommendations considering diverse stakeholder perspectives, including inputs from specialists within and outside NDB.
• Analyse agenda papers of various Bank committees and offer recommendations for decision-making by the VP-CRO.
• Conduct independent research, analysis, and provide insights on strategic and operational issues, including emerging trends, opportunities, and challenges.

Coordination and Stakeholder Management:

• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal departments and external stakeholders such as senior officials from member countries, development finance institutions, and multilateral organizations.
• Support the Vice President in high-level meetings with government officials, financial institutions, development partners, and other strategic stakeholders.

Support Team and Project Management:

• Oversee and ensure quality of key documents and outputs under the Vice-Presidency.
• Motivate and challenge team members to improve operational efficiency, pursue innovation, and promote good governance.
• Lead special projects, initiatives, and other assignments as delegated by the Vice President.

Education and Experience

• Master’s degree or equivalent from a reputed university with at least 10 years of experience in leadership roles within government, multilateral institutions, or major financial organizations, including policy development, executive advising, interdepartmental coordination, stakeholder management, and administrative tasks; or a Bachelor’s degree with at least 12 years of relevant experience.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is essential.

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The New Development Bank (NDB) is a multilateral development bank established by Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, dedicated to financing infrastructure and sustainable development projects in emerging economies.