Advisor To The Vice President & Chief Risk Officer (Based In Shanghai) | Johannesburg, Za

New Development Bank; Johannesburg; On-site; USD 80 000 - 120 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an Advisor to the Vice President & Chief Risk Officer. This pivotal role involves providing high-level advisory support, analyzing complex proposals, and managing stakeholder relationships. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in leadership roles within government or multilateral institutions, and a strong background in strategic analysis and policy development. Join a dynamic team dedicated to fostering sustainable development and making a significant impact in emerging economies. If you are passionate about driving innovation and operational efficiency, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in leadership roles in government or multilateral institutions.
• Experience in policy development and executive advising.

Responsibilities

• Review complex proposals and provide strategic recommendations.
• Build relationships with internal and external 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, serves as a key resource, providing insights on all matters within the Vice Presidency to support decision-making and execution. The Advisor also liaises 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 recommendations considering multiple stakeholder perspectives, including inputs from specialists within and outside NDB.
• Analyze agenda papers of various Bank committees and provide recommendations for decision-making.
• Provide research, analysis, insights, and recommendations on strategic and operational issues, including emerging trends and challenges.

Coordination and Stakeholder Management:

• Build and maintain relationships with internal departments, external stakeholders, including 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, innovation, 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
• Bachelor’s degree from a reputed university, with at least 12 years of relevant experience in similar roles.

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, aimed at supporting infrastructure and sustainable development in emerging economies.