Principal Investment Officer

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.

The position of Principal Investment Officer is assigned to the Trade and Supply Chain Division (TSCD) within the Private Sector Operations Department (PSOD). You will be based at our Resident Mission Office in Ankara, Türkiye.

You will report to the Country Director, TURM and the designated TSCD International Staff, and will oversee junior team members, as applicable.

As Principal Investment Officer, you will provide senior-level technical, operational, and relationship management support to Trade and Supply Chain Finance Program (TSCFP)'s Financial Institutions business. You will play a key role in strengthening client relationships, supporting portfolio growth, ensuring sound risk monitoring, and delivering strategic initiatives that enhance TSCFP's operational effectiveness, development impact, and client service.

• Portfolio Management and Transaction Execution: Coordinate and support portfolio management and transaction execution, including managing counterparty requests, coordinating with legal counsel and internal operations teams, supporting transaction administration and documentation, ensuring timely and compliant processing, monitoring and filing of transactions, and escalating issues with practical, risk-based recommendations.

• Relationship Management and Portfolio Monitoring: Facilitate and contribute to relationship management and portfolio monitoring activities for existing and prospective financial institution counterparties, including financial analysis, credit and limit reviews, onboarding, due diligence, portfolio reviews, compliance monitoring, waiver requests, and risk-related submissions.

• Market Research, Analysis, and Business Development: Conduct market research and analysis on market risks, pricing, banking sector developments, financial institution performance, country and political risks, and emerging trade and supply chain finance trends to support portfolio strategy, risk assessment, business development, and product initiatives.
• Projects, Initiatives, and Knowledge Products: Drive and support TSCFP projects, strategic initiatives, and knowledge products, including cross-cutting priorities, stakeholder coordination, management reporting, process improvements, systems enhancements, automation, and mentoring of junior staff and consultants to strengthen efficiency, controls, collaboration, and accountability.

• Master's degree, or equivalent, in finance, business administration, accounting, economics, banking, international development, or a related field; or bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, accounting, economics, banking, international development, or a related field and at least 5 years specialized experience relevant to the position can be considered.

• At least 10 years of work experience in trade finance, supply chain finance, banking, financial institutions, credit, portfolio management, transaction execution, or related private sector operations; and at least 6 years of supervisory experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of trade finance and supply chain finance products, financial institution analysis, portfolio monitoring, credit applications, risk management, compliance requirements, and transaction documentation.
• Experience working in international organization/company is preferred.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively with banks, development partners, legal counsel, risk management, operations teams, and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and relevant operational, portfolio, and data management systems.
• Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for Technical Local Staff grade TL7.

This appointment is open to internal and external applicants.

This position is crucial to the Workforce Rebalancing Framework (2022-2027), a strategic initiative aimed at enhancing ADB's in-house expertise previously sourced from the external workforce. The role seeks seasoned experts with substantial field experience capable of leading policy dialogue, and projects focused on delivering knowledge solutions. Successful applicants may occasionally undertake short-term assignments in other departments or offices, when required.

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

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 Staff's particular blend of skills and experience for the medium-term work program of the organizational unit, sufficient funding to cover the renewed period, and Staff's 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.

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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