Digital Program Specialist – Data Analytics (Base in Beijing)

Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank in Washington, DC seeks a Digital Program Specialist – Data Analytics to bridge business needs with data engineering. You will translate requirements into data logic, align KPI definitions, and ensure consistent, decision-ready data across platforms.

You will lead data governance practices, support enterprise data initiatives and board reporting, and coordinate with stakeholders across finance, risk, operations, and portfolios to deliver reliable analytics.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in data analytics, business analysis, or related roles.
• Strong understanding of data analysis, data modelling, and data governance principles.
• Ability to translate business requirements into data logic and technical specifications.

Responsibilities

• Translate business requirements into data definitions, KPI logic, and technical specifications for implementation by data engineering teams.
• Work closely with business stakeholders to clarify data needs and ensure accurate data representation in models and systems.
• Define and document business data logic with traceability between requirements, transformations, and reporting outputs.
• Coordinate with core departments to align KPI definitions, reporting logic, and data usage.
• Lead and coordinate data validation, UAT, and issue resolution across system changes and releases.
• Support data transitions and ensure continuity across upgrades and enhancements.
• Ensure alignment of data definitions, KPI logic, and reporting standards across dashboards and departments.

Skills

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in data analysis/CS/finance

Tools

SQL

Power BI

Python

Job description

Digital Program Specialist – Data Analytics 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 111 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 Information Technology Department (ITD) provides technical services in the areas of digital services, IT-related procurement, cybersecurity, IT risk and resilience, data management, digital learning, and digital transformation, ensuring their overall alignment with the Bank’s needs and priorities. The team oversees the development and refinement of the IT strategy as well as the effective management of technology resources and the provision of technical support across Bank operations. These efforts are critical to fostering a digital and data-driven culture within the Bank aligned with its Corporate Strategy, promoting the innovation of digital infrastructures, and ensuring the smooth operation and security of daily functions.
The Digital Program Specialist – Data Analytics will be responsible for bridging business functions and data engineering teams to enable consistent, reliable, and decision-ready data across the Bank. The role will focus on translating business requirements into data logic, aligning KPI definitions and reporting standards across departments, and ensuring data consistency across systems and platforms. It will supports enterprise data initiatives, including management and Board-level reporting, while ensuring that underlying data structures and logic are robust, aligned, and scalable.

Responsibilities:

• Translate business requirements into data definitions, KPI logic, and technical specifications for implementation by data engineering teams.
• Work closely with business stakeholders to clarify data needs, interpret business processes, and ensure accurate representation in data models and systems.
• Define and document business data logic, ensuring traceability between business requirements, data transformations, and reporting outputs.
• Independently coordinate with core departments to align on KPI definitions, reporting logic, and data usage.
• Resolve cross-functional data inconsistencies and ensure alignment across financial, risk, operational, and portfolio domains.
• Act as a central coordination point for data-related topics across business and technical teams.
• Work closely with the data engineering and platform teams to support data model design, data pipelines, and system integration.
• Translate business logic into implementable data transformations, and validate outputs against business expectations.
• Lead and coordinate UAT activities, data validation, and issue resolution across system changes and releases.
• Support data transitions, and ensure continuity and consistency across system upgrades and enhancements.
• Ensure alignment of data definitions, KPI logic, and reporting standards across systems, dashboards, and departments.
• Support the implementation of data governance practices, including controlled logic changes, documentation, and traceability.
• Identify and address gaps in data definitions, data usage, and governance processes.
• Conduct root cause analysis on complex data issues across systems and reporting layers.
• Drive improvements in data processes, data flows, and reporting workflows to enhance consistency and efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to optimize data solutions, improve automation, and enhance scalability of data products.
• Support management and reporting, such as through managing executive-level dashboards, ensuring data accuracy and consistency.
• Provide insights and interpretation to support decision-making where required.
• Ensure that reporting outputs are aligned with underlying data logic, governance standards, and business definitions.

Requirements:

• 5-8 years of experience in data analytics, business analysis, or related roles.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in data analysis, computer science, finance, or related fields.
• Relevant certifications in data, analytics, or technology domains are an advantage.
• Strong understanding of data analysis, data modelling, and data governance principles.
• Ability to translate business requirements into data logic and technical specifications.
• Familiarity with SQL, Power BI, Python, or similar tools.
• Understanding of financial, risk, or portfolio reporting is an advantage.
• Demonstrated experience working across business and technology teams in complex organizations.
• Experience supporting enterprise data initiatives, system implementations, or reporting transformations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to manage cross-functional coordination and work independently.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to effectively translate between business and technical perspectives.
• Commitment to continuous learning in data and digital capabilities.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills in English.

AIIB is committed to diversity, transparency, and inclusion. 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 nationality, religion, gender, race, disability, or sexual orientation.
Join in AIIB’s mission to promote sustainable infrastructure investments and to improve social and economic outcomes in Asia and beyond.
Previous experience and qualifications will determine the grade and job title at which successful applicants will enter AIIB.

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, race, disability, sexual orientation or nationality.