Opening on: February 07 , 2022 at 06:00pm (China Standard Time)
Closing on: February 28, 2022 at 06:00pm (China Standard Time)
Based in: Moscow, Russia
Target Market: Global recruitment
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The New Development Bank (“NDB” or “Bank”) is inviting applications for the Principal Professional position in Eurasian Regional Centre (“ERC”) of the Bank.
1. The positions will be responsible for project identification, preparation and implementation supervision.
2. The positions will report to the Director General, Eurasian Regional Centre and will be based in the office in Moscow, Russia.
3. Working with other team members at the Bank’s Headquarters in Shanghai, the positions will be responsible for identification, preparation and developing a strong pipeline of high quality projects in the infrastructure sector and sustainable development for sovereign and non-sovereign operations aligned with the strategic priorities of the Bank as outlined in the Bank’s General Strategy and the Country Partnership Plan (CPP).
4. The positions will be responsible for comprehensive identification, preparation, structuring, preliminary assessment of projects and will assist the Operations Divisions of the Bank with due diligence and financial and economic appraisal of loan and investment projects (preparation of project proposals/appraisal reports) for the consideration of the Board of Directors, the Credit and Investment Committee and the Bank’s senior management, while ensuring a high standard of quality of business decisions in alignment with the Bank’s risk appetite and risk guidelines and the Bank’s General Strategy.
5. The position will also be responsible for the post-investment implementation of projects.
6. The Bank highly encourages multi-skilling and skill diversification. Therefore, the candidates are expected to work in all the areas and sectors related to infrastructure and sustainable development project financing and should be willing to develop their professional skills.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES include but not limited to:
1. Conduct research and build relationships to identify and develop a strong pipeline of feasible project financing opportunities in strategic and sector priorities of the country and the Bank as outlined in the Bank’s General Strategy and Country Partnership Plan (CPP).
2. Contribute to the identification and preparation of lending projects.
3. Contribute to formulation of operational programs for non-sovereign lending.
4. Conduct financial analysis, technical analysis, economic analysis, financial modelling, etc. and prepare project related documents including project concept note, project document to the board, etc., with consistent templates and standards of quality and structure, for consideration by the Board of Directors, its Committees, the Bank’s senior management and other related stakeholders.
5. Conduct project identification, preparation, coordination of appraisal processing by working with the Operations and other Departments in securing project mandates. In doing so, ensure sponsor capability, technical feasibility, financial and economic viability, environmental and social sustainability and risk mitigation of the projects in accordance with the NDB policies and legal and regulatory requirements of the member countries.
6. Ensure compliance with all applicable policies, guidelines, systems and process effectively for delivery of the lending and investment program in line with the Bank’s General Strategy. Provide feedback to effect improvements in policies, guidelines processes and systems.
7. Conduct on-site visits during the project preparation process and provide support during the project implementation activities.
8. Conduct site visits and monitoring missions during the project implementation process, facilitate disbursements, monitor key project deliverables and disbursement milestones and prepare projects/programme related reports.
9. Respond to client’s needs and requests, based on analysis and internal discussions with inputs from relevant departments/divisions if needed.
10. Ensure the development of the Bank’s business strategy in the country of operation with support of other divisions
11. Build and manage relationships with project financing and portfolio monitoring teams of other multilateral development banks, national development banks and other financing institutions to identify and incorporate best practices and lessons learnt, maximize the potential for co-financing Build working relationships with project teams of the sponsors, developers and governments.
12. Keep abreast of the project implementation and post-investment management trends, opportunities and challenges in infrastructure landscape and long-term financing and provide inputs to relevant stakeholders on operations strategy, policies, budgets, business plan, etc.
13. Lead team(s) (as and when required) in evaluating, re-structuring, processing, negotiating and administering of sovereign and non-sovereign projects; coach and develop other staff members.
14. Exercise a thorough understanding of project/portfolio supervision techniques.
15. Leverage the Bank’s existing network, develop new among financial and strategic investors and identify potential partners.
16. Contribute to legal due diligence; assist in mitigating legal risk for the Bank.
17. Other duties and responsibilities assigned from time to time.
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POSITION REQUIREMENTS
1. Minimum of 9 years of relevant professional experience in an international investment financial institution or regulated large private/public sector financial institution or multilateral development bank or regional development financial institution or government agencies, state-owned enterprises (SOEs) or infrastructure companies, consulting firms/contractors.
2. Hands-on experience in the area of infrastructure finance and project management, particularly with expertise in one or more infrastructure sectors.
3. Knowledge and experience in project finance structuring and implementation in the infrastructure sector, including working with private companies and SOEs.
4. In-depth knowledge of the banking industry, project financing, valuation, financial analysis in infrastructure.
5. In-depth knowledge of in-country regulatory requirements in the related area(s).
6. Track record of closing successful transactions in relevant areas.
7. Strong analytical and financial modelling skills with the ability to interpret financial information and analyse and assess project viability.
8. Knowledge of infrastructure landscape and long term financing are a pre-requisite.
9. Proficiency in English is a pre-requisite.
10. Good problem-solving, communication and interpersonal skills with high resilience and drive in achieving objectives and goals. A high desire for innovation and learning.
11. Relevant experience in a multi-cultural work environment fostering a climate of teamwork and collaboration.
12. Master’s Degree or equivalent in a relevant field from a reputed university. Relevant certification/s from globally recognized certification agencies in a relevant field would be preferred.
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