Senior Investment Officer, Financial Sponsor Debt Business

Overview

The Senior Investment Officer, Financial Sponsor Debt Business will lead the origination, structuring, and execution of infrastructure private credit and other debt co-investment transactions with financial sponsors across AIIB Members. The role requires strong expertise in sponsor-backed financing, credit risk assessment, and deal structuring to support AIIB’s mandate on sustainable infrastructure and capital mobilization.

Tasks Summary

• Originate, structure, and execute financial sponsor-backed green and sustainable infrastructure debt transactions, including private credit and co-lending opportunities.
• Lead detailed financial modelling, credit analysis, and risk–return assessment, and prepare internal credit papers and investment memoranda for approval.
• Conduct due diligence across commercial, financial, legal, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), and technical workstreams in coordination with internal stakeholders and external advisors.
• Negotiate term sheets, financing agreements, intercreditor arrangements, and other key transaction documents with sponsors, lenders, and counterparties.
• Monitor portfolio performance and compliance, including covenant tracking and risk rating updates.
• Support the development and execution of co-investment strategies alongside approved GPs, with potential exposure to equity co-investments where relevant.

Experience Requirements

Minimum 10 years of relevant debt-financing experience in infrastructure finance (e.g., project or corporate or acquisition finance) or sponsor-backed investments in infrastructure obtained at private equity funds, Sovereign Wealth Funds(SWFs), multilateral development banks, development finance institutions, or commercial banks. Hands-on transaction execution experience is a must. Broad sector experience aligned with AIIB’s priority areas, including energy (renewables, grids, storage), transport and logistics, digital infrastructure, water and wastewater, and other climate-aligned infrastructure. Familiarity with blended finance structures and private capital mobilization, including co-lending and co-investment alongside financial sponsors. Proven track record of executing transactions across emerging markets, particularly in Asia, Middle East and North Africa, and/or Latin America.

Qualification Requirements

Advanced degree in finance, economics, business administration, or a related discipline. CFA or equivalent professional certification preferred.

Other Details

Languages Required: Excellent written and oral English language skills.

Languages Preferred: Language proficiency in French, Spanish, or Mandarin would be a plus.

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