Overview
The Senior Advisor (Finance Sector) will support the Director General in overseeing ADB's finance sector operations, aiming to position ADB as a leader in development expertise and enhance organizational effectiveness.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership on finance sector operations and development agendas.
- Oversee and support ADB's sector initiatives.
- Lead the annual planning of the finance sector work program and supervise sector delivery.
- Oversee the work of the finance sector office to deliver operations, advise on sector policy, and develop sector strategies.
- Drive efficient delivery of finance sector operations, ensure technical quality, and manage knowledge.
- Lead the development of a long-term technology vision for the finance sector and innovative approaches.
- Drive cross-functional and cross-sector exchange of ideas and knowledge sharing.
- Provide sector expertise and guidance for non-sovereign and advisory operations.
- Oversee the sector's work to support private sector mobilization.
- Enhance ADB's external visibility and build strategic partnerships for the finance sector.
- Drive collaboration with other departments to facilitate private sector development.
- Partner with regional departments and country directors.
- Create and lead multi-disciplinary teams.
- Oversee portfolio management in the finance sector.
- Lead strategic special initiatives, policy development, and operational plans in the finance sector.
- Drive product and service innovation within the finance sector.
- Implement best practice approaches for efficient sector operations.
- Coordinate the development and dissemination of knowledge products and initiatives.
- Oversee optimal use of sector staff resources and identify workforce needs.
- Ensure development of subject matter expertise and technical capabilities in the finance sector.
- Manage performance of teams and individuals, providing direction and feedback.
- Provide coaching and mentoring to teams and individuals.
Required Experience
- At least 20 years of strong finance sector experience at senior levels (e.g., managing large teams), with good knowledge of the Asia Pacific region.
- Demonstrated experience in managing large and diverse teams of professionals in various aspects of development.
- Proven strength and experience in the operations of ADB or similar development organizations.
- Sound operational experience in financial sector development.
- Exposure to private sector operations a benefit.
- Preferred experience as manager for both country and sector or private sector operations, in more than one region beneficial.
Qualifications
- Master's Degree, or equivalent, in Economics, Finance, Business Administration or related fields.
- University degree in Economics, Finance, Business Administration or related fields and at least 10 years specialized sector experience in similar organization/s, can be considered.
