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Position Title: Finance Analyst/Associate
Location: Beijing
Country: China
Deadline Date:

Job Details

Job Posting Organization:
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is a multilateral development bank established in January 201

• Its mission is to finance sustainable infrastructure projects that promote regional connectivity and Economic Growth. AIIB has grown to include 109 approved members worldwide and is capitalized at USD 100 billion. The bank is rated AAA by major international credit rating agencies, reflecting its strong financial standing. AIIB collaborates with various partners to meet clients' needs by unlocking new capital and investing in infrastructure that is green and technology-enabled.

Job Overview:
The Finance Analyst/Associate position is situated within the Administration" id="link" class="link">Loan Administration Unit under the Office of the Controller (CTL) at AIIB. This role focuses on back office operations related to financial products, primarily loans, but may also encompass equity investments, guarantees, and other financing products. The successful candidate will work closely with front office project teams to ensure that fiduciary assessments are adhered to throughout the investment project cycle. The position requires a professional with expertise in multilateral development bank (MDB) back office support for sovereign operations, although candidates with experience in commercial Banking or non-sovereign operations may also be considered. The role is critical in ensuring that disbursement arrangements are planned and executed in compliance with relevant guidelines and procedures, thereby contributing to the overall success of the bank's financial operations.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Finance Analyst/Associate will have a comprehensive set of responsibilities, including: collaborating with project teams to ensure fiduciary aspects are considered during project preparation; setting up new deals in financing Management Systems post-signing; processing transactions accurately and timely throughout Project Implementation; reviewing and instructing disbursements in accordance with legal agreements and disbursement policies; maintaining accurate project profiles in collaboration with related departments; assisting in the development and implementation of financing management systems; monitoring transactions to ensure accurate accounting entries; processing billing statements and loan repayments in line with debt servicing policies; reconciling guarantee exposure with relevant parties; and performing other financing management tasks as required.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a minimum of 2-5 years of relevant work experience in non-sovereign operations within back office roles at Financial Institutions. A robust knowledge of various financing products, including loans, equity investments, and guarantees, is essential. The candidate should be self-motivated, capable of building relationships internally and externally, and able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English are mandatory.

Educational Background:
A Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field is essential for this position. This educational background provides the foundational knowledge necessary for understanding financial products and operations within a multilateral development bank context.

Experience:
The position requires candidates to have a minimum of 2-5 years of relevant experience, specifically in back office operations related to non-sovereign financing. This experience should ideally be gained from prior roles within financial institutions, where the candidate has developed a strong understanding of the full life cycle of financing products.

Languages:
Proficiency in English is mandatory, with excellent oral and written communication skills required to effectively interact with various stakeholders. While not explicitly stated, knowledge of additional languages may be considered an asset, particularly in a diverse and international working environment.

Additional Notes:
AIIB is committed to diversity, transparency, and inclusion, encouraging applications from individuals regardless of nationality, religion, gender, race, disability, or sexual orientation. The bank emphasizes a merit-based competitive process for selecting candidates. The specific grade and job title for successful applicants will depend on their previous experience and qualifications. This position is likely to be full-time, and while the job ad does not specify contract duration, candidates should be prepared for a long-term commitment to contribute to AIIB's mission of creating a prosperous and sustainable Asia.