Manager - Operational Policy The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is a multilateral development bank whose mission is financing Infrastructure for Tomorrow in Asia and beyond - infrastructure with sustainability at its core. We began operations in Beijing in 2016 and have since grown to 111 approved members worldwide. We are capitalized at USD100 billion and AAA-rated by the major international credit rating agencies. Collaborating with partners, AIIB meets clients' needs by unlocking new capital and investing in infrastructure that is green, technology-enabled, and promotes regional connectivity.
The Operational Policy, Portfolio and Results Department is responsible for developing, simplifying, updating and interpreting the operational policies, procedural regulations and business processes that govern AIIB's investment operations. The department also carries out corporate portfolio monitoring, results management and operational data analytics; curates and disseminates operational knowledge; and provides operational policy guidance, tools and training to operational staff.
The Manager, Operational Policy will lead the Operational Policy team and support the Director General in ensuring that AIIB's operational policy framework remains clear, coherent, efficient and responsive to the Bank's evolving business needs. The Manager will provide technical leadership for the Bank's operational policies as well as managerial leadership for a team of over 10 staff members.
Responsibilities:
- Provide technical leadership on operational policy development, updates, interpretations and applications.
- Lead and oversee the development, review and updating of AIIB's operational policies, directives, instructions/guidance and operational processes.
- Ensure the Bank's operational policy framework remains coherent, relevant and aligned with the Bank's strategy and evolving business needs.
- Advise Management and operational teams on the interpretation and application of operational policies.
- Identify emerging policy issues, implementation challenges and operational risks, and recommend appropriate solutions.
- Lead and oversee policy compliance across the project cycle, including through reviews of operational strategies, programs and selected investment operations as relevant.
- Lead and oversee the development of operational policy guidance, tools, templates, training materials and knowledge sharing activities to strengthen institutional understanding of operational policies and business processes.
- Lead and develop a high-performing team of policy professionals.
- Set priorities, manage work programs and allocate resources to ensure timely and high-quality delivery of outputs.
- Recruit, mentor and evaluate staff, fostering a collaborative, inclusive and results-oriented working environment.
- Manage the team's budget and resources in accordance with Bank policies and delegated authorities.
- Build effective partnerships with operational and corporate departments to facilitate policy development and implementation.
- Lead consultations on policy proposals and reforms and present recommendations to Management and relevant committees.
- Represent the department in engagements with shareholders, clients, development partners, peer institutions and other external stakeholders, as required.
- Support the Director General in departmental planning, strategy development and organizational management.
- Represent the Director General and perform other duties as assigned to support the department's objectives.
- Support the Learning Culture and Leading Group, Screening Committee and Special Fund Committee Secretariat.
Requirements:
- Minimum 15 years of professional experience, preferably in multilateral development banks, international financial institutions, top-tier global financial institutions or comparable organizations.
- Master's degree in law, finance, economics, development studies, business administration and/or related fields is essential.
- Substantial experience in developing, reviewing, interpreting or implementing operational policies applicable to investment or development operations.
- Strong understanding of the project cycle and of sovereign-backed and nonsovereign-backed investment operations.
- Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary teams and complex work programs.
- High proficiency and command of the English language. Knowledge of other languages would be a plus.
AIIB is committed to diversity, transparency and inclusion. We believe our strength comes from having a team with the right diverse skills, experiences and abilities selected through a merit-based competitive process. We actively encourage applications from people from both within and outside AIIB members, regardless of nationality, religion, gender, race, disability or sexual orientation.
Join in AIIB's mission to promote sustainable infrastructure investments and to improve social and economic outcomes in Asia and beyond.
Previous experience and qualifications will determine the grade and job title at which successful applicants will enter AIIB.
ALL CURRENT VACANCIES * Closing Date: All opportunities close at 11:59 p.m. (GMT+8) on the dates listed.
** Job Type: Recruitment of staff is conducted through a merit-based competitive selection process. AIIB shall strive to provide employment opportunities open to all suitably qualified applicants, regardless of religion, gender, race, disability, sexual orientation or nationality.