Associate Investment Officer, Manila, Philippines

Associate Investment Officer

Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia

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.

Organizational Setting and Reporting Relationship

The position of Associate 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 Headquarters in Manila, Philippines.

You will report to the designated International Staff and senior Officer, as applicable.

Your Role

As an Associate Investment Officer, you will provide 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.

You will:

• Portfolio Management and Transaction Execution: Assist in portfolio management and transaction execution activities, including coordinating counterparty requests, preparing and maintaining transaction documentation, liaising with internal operations teams, tracking transaction status, and escalating issues for guidance and resolution.
• Relationship Management and Portfolio Monitoring: Contribute to relationship management and portfolio monitoring activities for existing and prospective financial institution counterparties, including preparing financial analysis, supporting credit and limit reviews, assisting with onboarding and due diligence, monitoring compliance reports, and helping prepare waiver requests and risk-related submissions.
• Market Research, Analysis, and Business Development: Prepare research and analytical inputs on market risks, pricing, banking sector developments, financial institution performance, country and political risks, and trade and supply chain finance trends to support portfolio monitoring, risk assessment, and business development activities.
• Projects, Initiatives, and Knowledge Products: Support TSCFP projects, initiatives, and knowledge products by coordinating inputs, preparing materials and updates, assisting with stakeholder follow-ups, supporting process improvements and systems-related activities, and helping maintain records and documentation.

Qualifications

You will need:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business, finance, accounting, marketing or other related fields; preferably with advanced training.
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in trade finance, supply chain finance, banking, financial institutions, credit, portfolio management, transaction execution, or related private sector operations.
• Practical knowledge of trade finance and supply chain finance products, financial institution analysis, portfolio monitoring, credit applications, risk management, compliance requirements, and transaction documentation.
• Strong client orientation and extensive experience in client-facing role in a financial institution setting.
• 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 TL4.

Benefits

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.

• Retirement plan
• Medical and health benefits
• Paid leave (including parental)
• Life and other insurance plans
• Staff development

Additional Information

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 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.

About Us

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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