Portfolio Management Associate - Valuation (5509)

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is a multilateral development bank whose mission is financing the Infrastructure for Tomorrow—infrastructure with sustainability at its core. We began operations in Beijing in January 2016 and have since grown to 109 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 Implementation Monitoring Department (IMD) is responsible for monitoring AIIB’s rapidly growing investment portfolio, which includes loans and equity investments with or without sovereign guarantees and assisting management and project teams to ensure portfolio quality.  IMD’s main functions include: (1) monitoring the entire Investment Operations (IO) portfolio and providing portfolio reports and data analytics; (2) managing the nonsovereign-backed financing (NSBF) assets that have been transferred to IMD; (3) coordinating the design and implementation of IT systems for Investment Operations; and (4) providing Secretariat services to the Investment Committee.

IMD is recruiting a Portfolio Management Associate with knowledge and experience in equity valuation, to enhance its function (1) and (2) mentioned above.

The Associate will work closely with a Valuation Specialist and support the Valuation Specialist to carry out equity valuation as required by the AIIB’s investment policy and guidance.

Responsibilities:

  The Associate will work closely with the Valuation Specialist and support the Valuation Specialist to carry out the following tasks:

• Develop and maintain, in coordination with the Bank’s controller department (CTL) and Risk Management department (RMD), financial valuation methodologies that are best suited for AIIB’s diverse portfolio of equity investments.
• Closely follow macro-economic and relevant sector developments in the Bank’s investment regions to provide guidance on suitable parameters for financial projections and discount rates.
• Review and analyse financial valuation models and fair value results, prepared periodically by the Bank’s investment (IOD) and portfolio (IMD) staff. Provide guidance and recommendations.
• Prepare and present periodic and ad hoc valuation reports to the Bank’s senior management and Investment Committee.
• Collaborate with relevant teams in developing technical guidance and tools for preparing and reporting valuation of AIIB’s equity investments. 
• Provide leadership and training to the Bank’s investment and portfolio staff on equity valuation methodologies and techniques.
• Carry out other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field. Professional certification such as CFA or ACCA would be a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in equity valuation, preferably in a multilateral development bank or a similar multilateral institution.
• Working knowledge of international financial markets and investment strategies.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in financial modelling. Familiarity with financial software and databases would be a plus.
• Good project management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently, prioritize effectively and adhere to deadlines while always paying attention to detail.
• Strong teamwork ethic and communication skills.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English, including the ability to prepare, present, and discuss recommendations clearly and concisely; and
• Excellent command of Microsoft Office and other relevant software.

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.