Senior 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 Senior Investment Officer is assigned to the Infrastructure Finance Division 1 (PSIF1) within the Private Sector Operations Department (PSOD). You will be based at our Resident Mission Office in Ankara, Türkiye (TURM).

You will report to the Country Director, TURM and designated PSIF1 International Staff, and will oversee junior team members, as applicable.

As a Senior Investment Officer, you will provide technical support and coordination in the processing of ADB's private sector investments and technical assistance. You will also participate and contribute in the identification, development, approval, and implementation of private sector infrastructure financing projects. Your core focus will be Türkiye, which may occasionally include transactions beyond Türkiye.

• Stay abreast of all infrastructure projects and borrowers in the market for financing.
• Generate new ideas for providing ADB financing.
• Assess opportunities to efficiently arrive at their bankability and executability.
• Pursue clients to secure financing mandates in order to commence execution and processing of transactions.

• Participate and contribute in the identification, development and processing of projects, leads the needed due diligence, financial and risk analysis and mitigation work towards the structuring of loans, bonds, equity investment, guarantees or other forms of ADB assistance.
• Independently apply proper risk management in projects.
• Contribute in the areas of credit and financial due diligence by independently developing financial models and assessing the risk and credit profile of proposed infrastructure investments.
• Review and analyze financial statements and financial projections/models, perform sensitivity analysis and stress testing, and make necessary recommendations.
• Participate in due diligence missions and provide technical support and recommendations to Team Leaders.
• Undertake relevant industry and country research as part of transaction risk assessment and make recommendations to the project team leader.
• Independently prepare the initial and final Concept Review and Final Review Forms, summaries of project documents, risk assessment analyses, and other required documents throughout the project processing cycle.
• Support all workstreams of the project approval process, coordinate with credit risk, safeguards, integrity, and legal teams as required.
• Prepare presentation materials.
• Oversee the documentation and maintenance of comprehensive files related to transactions under processing and support handover of administration of projects, ensuring compliance with guidelines, procedures, covenants, and reporting requirements up to financing effectiveness.

• Contribute to the development of policy and strategies for ADB's developmental goals for the private sector in consultation with relevant stakeholders.
• Assist in developing a pipeline of private sector infrastructure projects.

• Lead and coordinate the handover of portfolio projects from PSFI to PSOD's Portfolio Management division (PSPM). This includes the preparation of waiver, amendment, and consent (WAC) forms.
• Lead and coordinate the timely handover process. This requires passing on the full documentation and knowledge associated with a transaction.

• Perform other tasks as assigned and reflected in the workplan.

• Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration and/or accounting preferably with Master's degree or equivalent.
• At least 8 years of work experience, preferably in project finance or corporate finance; and at least 4 years of supervisory experience.
• Proven ability to undertake research and analysis on difficult but well-defined tasks, collect and organize required data and information, apply appropriate digital skills in organizing and analyzing the data, and prepare notes, papers and sections of reports.
• Good analytical thinking with the ability to comprehend causal links, make pros and cons analysis, and analyze factors to reach a decision.
• Effective report-writing and communication skills in English and Turkish.
• Ability to guide Junior team members to facilitate work planning, delivery and quality review.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teams as a constructive team member.
• Strong oral and written communications skills.
• Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for Technical Local Staff grade TL6.

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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