Principal Investment Officer

The Principal Investment Officer is responsible for the origination, structuring, and execution of infrastructure-related public-sector transactions contributing to AIIB's lending program. The role supports project planning, design, preparation, and implementation to meet growth in public-sector infrastructure in the region, focusing on energy sector projects in ASEAN economies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and maintaining a robust energy-sector pipeline in ASEAN economies.
• Serve as the project lead for complex transactions and oversee the full project cycle.
• Support the Director General and managers by reviewing project-related documents and ensuring robust project design, risk assessment, and overall quality assurance.
• Lead the Bank’s engagement in regional energy initiatives, particularly the ASEAN Power Grid (APG), and build deep regional and sector expertise.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with relevant external counterparties, including governments, regulators, utilities, and development partners.
• Drive upstream engagement, and lead the origination, structuring, and execution of complex APG-related transactions.
• Lead relationship management and pipeline development with key state-owned enterprises (SOEs) in priority markets.
• Structure tailored financing solutions, and ensure a consistent, coordinated institutional approach to SOE engagement.
• Expand and deepen the Bank's SOE portfolio through proactive business development.
• Collaborate across departments to enhance transaction structuring and deliver innovative financing solutions, including integrated sovereign and nonsovereign approaches.

Requirements

• Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in infrastructure investment, project finance, Mergers and Acquisitions, or advisory/consulting, with a strong focus on the energy sector.
• Master's degree (or equivalent) in finance, economics, engineering, or a related field.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CFA/ACCA/FRM) will be an advantage.
• In-depth knowledge of ASEAN energy markets, regulatory frameworks, and regional initiatives, particularly ASEAN Power Grid (APG).
• Extensive experience engaging with diverse stakeholders, including governments, SOEs, development finance institutions, and private-sector investors.
• Demonstrated track record of structuring and executing complex public and private financing transactions.
• Strong strategic thinking and origination capabilities, with the ability to independently develop the business pipeline and deliver results.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills as well as interpersonal skills.
• Collaborative and team-oriented approach.
• Fluency in English required.
• Fluency in additional languages of the region will be an advantage.

Skills

• Infrastructure Investment
• Project Financing
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Energy Sector Experience
• ASEAN Energy Markets
• Regulatory Frameworks
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Public Financing Transactions
• Private Financing Transactions
• Strategic Origination
• Business Pipeline Development
• Project Planning
• Project Design
• Project Implementation
• Financial Structuring
• Consulting
• CFA
• ACCA
• FRM

Languages

English