Investment Specialist

Asian Development Bank - ADB

Staff Closes 05 Oct 2026 5 days left

Overview

Manage designated debt and guarantee accounts across infrastructure, agribusiness, and social sector projects in Asia and the Pacific. Accountable for all aspects of assigned accounts after first disbursement.


Key Responsibilities
  • Take primary responsibility for assigned accounts, identify emerging issues, escalate problems, and coordinate solutions.
  • Prepare, review and recommend consent, waiver and amendment requests, annual reviews and ratings.
  • Monitor assigned portfolio, including project implementation, compliance, development impact, and risks.
  • Identify risks and project implementation problems, lead identification of mitigation plans, and support restructuring or workout activities.
  • Assess and recommend credit risk ratings for assigned accounts.
  • Monitor compliance with safeguards requirements and follow up on corrective actions.
  • Lead portfolio reviews, credit reviews, and development effectiveness assessments.
  • Ensure quality, consistency, and timeliness of reports and communication.
  • Maintain project records in ADB's online document management system and portfolio systems.
  • Monitor loan servicing, fees, and other payment obligations.
  • Prepare and monitor portfolio management plans.
  • Design, test, and implement tools, models, and processes to improve portfolio monitoring, risk identification, operational efficiency, or management decision making.
  • Lead cross-functional initiatives and change projects.
  • Contribute private sector portfolio insights, market intelligence, and lessons from implementation to strategy and planning initiatives.
  • Maintain and share knowledge of latest and best practices.
  • Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders across Asia and the Pacific.
  • Analyse sector, country, financial market, and investment trends, and assess implications.
  • Represent PSPM and PSOD in internal and external forums.
  • Lead diverse teams and ensure work quality.
  • Set clear goals and expectations for teams and individuals, monitor progress, and provide feedback.
  • Coach and mentor team members, identify development needs, and support professional growth.
Required Experience

At least 6 years of work experience in corporate finance, project finance, credit, or portfolio management, including responsibility for transactions or accounts, in several countries.

Qualifications

A University degree in finance, economics, or another relevant field; preferably at post-graduate level or its equivalent.

Other Details
Languages Required
Excellent oral and written skills in English, including ability to prepare clear credit and portfolio documents, and communicate complex issues to senior decision-makers and other stakeholders.
Languages Preferred
Not specified
Contract Duration
initial fixed period of 3 years, may be extended once for up to 2 years
Work Modality
relocation is required
Remuneration
All reasonable relocation expenses will be covered. ADB offers a rewarding salary and a comprehensive benefits package. The salary will be based on ADB's standards and comparator markets, taking into account your qualifications and experience. Housing and education allowance (if applicable) Expatriate benefits (if applicable) Retirement plan Medical and health benefits Paid leave (including parental) Life and other insurance plans Staff development
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