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SRI Executive Search has been contracted by the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) to assist with the search for an exceptional candidate to fill the position of Chief Financial Officer.

About AIIB

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is a multilateral development bank whose mission is Financing Infrastructure for Tomorrow in Asia and beyond—infrastructure with sustainability at its core. We began operations in Beijing in 2016 and have since grown to 110 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.

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Role Purpose

The purpose of an AIIB Chief is to effectively lead the Bank and its people. As Chief Financial Officer, the role is also specifically responsible for providing strategic and technical leadership in financial and treasury management to ensure sustainable financial strength and steady growth in financial resources, and to safeguard excellent credit ratings and financial health in support of AIIB's overall mission.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership and people management

  • Build a culture of innovation by building trust, inspiring and developing all staff to build a lean, client-centric organization that delivers according to the Bank's Corporate Strategy and its values.
  • Lead staff in a collaborative spirit that fosters inter-departmental cooperation and builds a respectful, inclusive and unified 'One Bank' culture, and provide the mentorship and coaching required by your directly-reporting Directors General to do the same.
  • With other Executive Committee (ExCom) members, be jointly accountable for the corporate performance and successful execution of the Business Plan and Budget by proactively partnering with fellow ExCom members to identify and collectively address performance issues as they emerge.
  • Attract, recruit and retain the right talent for a rapidly growing Bank, with a focus on ensuring a rigorous approach to training, developing and evaluating staff to foster the results-focused culture required of a fast-growing, lean organization.
  • Be accountable for improving employee engagement and motivation by role modelling empathy, creativity and a growth mindset in your general duties as a leader and manager, and particularly during the conceptualization and implementation of staff engagement action plans.
  • Embody strong moral and ethical integrity in adhering to principles of honesty, fairness, and respect, and demonstrate unwavering commitment and dedication to advancing the Bank's mission.
  • Be accountable for ensuring the consistent flow of information to staff within your Group through regular written communication, team meetings, town halls, and so on.
  • Ensure a proactive, disciplined and agile approach to engaging key internal stakeholders to facilitate effective cooperation and coordination across departments and between staff.

Responsibilities regarding the management of the Bank

  • Serve as a member of the ExCom, which is the most senior management committee of the Bank with collective responsibility for the overall strategic direction and management of the Bank's corporate performance and results.
  • Work with other ExCom members, ensure the quality, accuracy and timeliness of the Bank's financial, operational, management and client data.
  • Serve as the Chair of Asset and Liability Management Committee (ALCO), which review and endorse all documents related to asset and liability management, discuss and recommend actions on important financial management matters related to operations of the Treasury Department and Controller's Department, review financial projections and planning, and review and discuss treasury activities and performance and financial reports and statement of AIIB.
  • Serve as the Chair of the Retirement Plan Board (RPB), which is responsible for and authorized to make all decisions in relation to the overall administration and management of the Retirement Plan and Post-retirement Medical Benefits.
  • Serve as a member of the Investment Committee, which provides penultimate investment approval prior to the Board or the President's final approval.
  • Serve as a member of the Risk Committee, which considers all key financial and operational risks.
  • Serve as a member of the Strategic Information Technology Committee (SITC), which considers AIIB's strategic approach to IT and related governance matters.
  • Serve as a member of the Budget Committee, which prepares and monitors the implementation of the Bank's annual business plan and annual corporate budget.
  • Serve as a member of the Special Fund Committee, which monitors the implementation of the Special Fund projects.

Specific portfolio responsibilities

  • Formulate and execute the Bank's financial strategy, ensuring alignment with its development objectives, operational targets, capital structure, and credit rating goals.
  • Provide strategic contribution to the development of long-term financial projections and to the budgeting process to maintain financial prudence and sound banking practice.
  • Lead the development and implementation of financial and treasury policies and requirements.
  • Oversee financial reporting, internal control integrated framework and oversight function, in line with international financial standards and sustainability requirements.
  • Provide guidance to safeguard the financial resources of the Bank and provide input to non-finance functions for relevant policy setting and cost control initiatives.
  • Provide overall leadership to ensure sound management of credit, market, counterparty, liquidity, and operational risk as the first line of defence.
  • Engage with the Board, including through the Audit and Risk Committee, on financial-related issues, providing information and analysis on trends and changes.
  • Build, strengthen and maintain strategic dialogues with policy makers, regulators, credit rating agencies, market participants, external auditor and MDB peer networks.
  • Promote innovation and digital transformation within the finance function, including exploring new financial instruments, driving process efficiencies, and adopting advanced analytics, data visualization, and automation tools.

General representation responsibilities

  • Persuasively represent the Bank and articulate its strategy and activities among external constituencies, stakeholders and partners.
  • Lead collaboratively with fellow Senior Management and staff members to advance AIIB's efforts to support closer partnerships with peer multilateral development banks and development finance institutions, including by role modelling traits of strategic foresight, integrity, and humility.
  • Engage with members and the Board of Directors to ensure the integrity of and trust in the Bank's governance structures, while addressing shareholder/client needs and their strategic infrastructure requirements and pipeline programming.
  • Engage in and promote policy dialogue on issues of strategic relevance to the Bank's operations with appropriate shareholder authorities and other relevant stakeholders.

Profile

  • Minimum 20-25 years of experience in leadership functions in multilateral development bank(s) and/or global financial services.
  • Substantial professional experience in treasury and accounting in the public and/or private sectors.
  • Demonstrated experience in leading large change/transformation initiatives that have delivered tangible business value for the organisation.
  • Superior business acumen in identifying opportunities and risks and capitalizing on such knowledge in alignment with the Bank's strategic priorities.
  • Demonstrated capacity to deal with politically sensitive communication in a complex environment, excellent oral and written communication skills in English, with the ability to represent the Bank in public forums with ease.
  • Excellent interpersonal communication/collaboration skills and conflict management.
  • Effective managerial and interpersonal skills, cross-cultural sensitivity and ability to manage a diverse team.
  • Master's degree equivalent or above in related fields from a reputable university.

Terms of Appointment

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.

Role Location

Beijing, China

How to Apply

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