Overview
The Manager, Public Sector Clients (Region 2) is responsible for originating, structuring, and executing infrastructure-related Public Sector transactions and financing of sub-sovereigns and state-own-enterprises in Region 2. The role involves managing a team, developing the project pipeline, and ensuring the quality of investment operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the DG in managing the team and serving as OIC in the DG's absence.
- Develop a high-quality project pipeline and manage day-to-day operations.
- Provide guidance on operational issues and AIIB policies.
- Manage the processing, formulation, and documentation of projects from conceptualization to approval.
- Contribute to the development of operational policies, strategies, guidelines, and programs.
- Participate in recruitment and team development efforts.
- Represent the Department in internal and external meetings.
- Support the DG in annual business planning and budget management.
- Manage a team of Investment Officers, providing technical mentorship.
- Serve as a mentor to staff and a role model for knowledge sharing.
- Assign PTLs and team members to projects.
- Manage the recruitment process for team staff.
- Develop and maintain a healthy pipeline of projects.
- Assist in business development efforts by working with clients and external partners.
- Contribute to defining strategic approaches for SBF investment.
- Monitor project pipeline and ensure timely delivery and quality.
- Oversee the implementation of projects in the portfolio.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with partners and stakeholders.
- Advise clients, management, and staff on programmatic and policy issues.
- Lead and manage coordination meetings with key partners.
- Represent and support the DG in addressing specific issues or explaining projects.
- Attend Screening Committee, Investment Committee, and Board meetings.
- Assist the team in handling complex and challenging projects, serving as a shadow PTL if necessary.
Required Experience
- Minimum 15 years of relevant professional experience in other multilateral development banks or top-tier global financial institutions.
- Significant experience in at least one, and preferably more of the primary infrastructure business sectors covered by the PSC2.
- Strong operational experience in a broad range of geographical areas covered by PSC2.
- Work experience in more than two sub-regions of PSC2.
- Significant experience in project and infrastructure financing across multiple sectors and jurisdictions.
- Substantial proven track record of leading or conducting successful infrastructure and project finance transactions.
- Strong credit and structuring skills for different investment tools.
- Strong investment acumen with a track record of building up quality investment portfolios.
- An exceptional track record in achieving results and problem solving.
- Strong managerial and interpersonal skills.
- Thorough understanding of the role of the Environment, Social and Governance framework in infrastructure development.
- Demonstrated ability in managing diverse teams and stakeholders, both internal and external.
- Demonstrated experience in strategic planning and/or policy dialogue in infrastructure sectors.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in finance, economics, development studies and/or related fields is essential.
- An advanced degree is a plus.
