Advisor to the Vice President & Chief Risk Officer (Based in Shanghai) | Cape Town, ZA

New Development Bank; Cape Town; On-site; USD 80 000 - 150 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a seasoned Advisor to support the Vice President & Chief Risk Officer. This role involves strategic analysis, stakeholder management, and providing expert input on critical decisions. You will collaborate with senior officials from member countries and lead special projects, ensuring operational efficiency and innovative approaches. If you have a strong background in leadership within multilateral institutions and a passion for driving impactful initiatives, this is your chance to make a significant contribution to global development efforts.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in leadership roles within government or financial organizations.
• Expertise in stakeholder management and policy development.

Responsibilities

• Review complex proposals and provide comprehensive recommendations.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Strategic Analysis

Policy Development

Project Management

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 assisting 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, provides expert input on all matters within the Vice Presidency, supporting informed decision-making and serving as a key liaison 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 offer comprehensive recommendations considering multiple stakeholder perspectives, including inputs from specialists within and outside NDB.
• Analyze and recommend on agenda papers of various Bank committees presented to the VP-CRO for decision.
• Provide independent research, analysis, insights, and recommendations on strategic and operational issues, including emerging trends 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 stakeholders.

Support Team and Project Management:

• Oversee and ensure quality of key documents and outputs under the Vice-Presidency.
• Encourage operational efficiency, innovative approaches, and good governance among team members.
• Lead special projects and initiatives 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, 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 other emerging economies.