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Head of Project Economics (Based in Beijing, China)

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Head of Project Economics (Based in Beijing, China)

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Note: This position is based in Beijing, China.

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is a multilateral development bank whose mission is Financing Infrastructure for Tomorrow in Asia and beyondinfrastructure with sustainability at its core. We began operations in Beijing in 2016 and have since grown to 110 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 Economics Department is responsible for economic thought leadership and analysis AIIB, which includes macroeconomic monitoring, analysis of country and sector infrastructure needs, debt sustainability, and project economics. The department is responsible for AIIBs annual flagship publication Asian Infrastructure Finance. The department also supports investment operations in the Bank.

The Head of Project Economics will join the Economics Department and lead a team to conduct rigorous assessments of, and/or review, the economic viability of projects financed by AIIB. The candidate is expected to work closely with investment teams to support such assessments and reviews, as well as provide strong analytical leadership to project-related economic issues.

Responsibilities:

The postholders key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Lead the project economics team in the Economics Department, providing analytical leadership and supporting the department to manage day-to-day processes related to project screening and project approvals.
• Support investment teams to conduct in-depth Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA) of infrastructure projects, or critically review CBA of third parties, in support of AIIBs financing decisions.
• Support 2-3 impact assessment studies per year for AIIB projects.
• Support AIIBs or the departments publications.
• Build up the suite of analytical capacity in the Bank, especially around projects and sector-level economics.
• Contribute to the network of research.
• Provide guidance to the team, and support the growth of junior economists.
• Perform any other assignments as required by senior management.

Requirements:

• Advanced university degree, preferably a Ph.D., in economics. Candidate is expected to have a good track record of research, including quantitative work, on development issues.
• Minimum 8-10 years of relevant professional experience. Good knowledge of practices in various international financial institutions will be welcomed.
• Strong knowledge on the methodologies of project assessments and in-depth knowledge on infrastructure sectors will be welcomed.
• Strong people skills and ability to work with a diverse, multicultural team.
• Excellent command of oral and written English.
• Candidates with a track record of working in international organizations or international think tanks on similar functions will be preferred.

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.

Previous experience and qualifications will determine the grade and job title at which successful applicants will enter AIIB.

Join us and help create a prosperous and sustainable Asia while growing your career in a diverse and innovative environment.

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• Seniority level

  Director

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  Full-time

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  Analyst, Management, and Research

• Industries

  International Trade and Development and Investment Banking

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