Head of Research and Development Impact (Based in Beijing, China)

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.

The Economics Department is responsible for economic thought leadership and analysis in AIIB, which includes macroeconomic monitoring, analyzing country and sector infrastructure needs, debt sustainability and project economics. The department is responsible for AIIB’s annual flagship publication Asian Infrastructure Finance. The department also supports investment operations in the Bank.

The Head of Research and Development Impact will join the Economics Department and lead a team to conduct rigorous research into infrastructure and related topics, perform impact studies, and maintain data quality (including geospatial data).

Responsibilities:

• Conceptualizing and conducting in-depth research on issues pertaining to infrastructure, development, and development finance.
• Conducting in-depth economic analysis of infrastructure projects, or critically reviewing analysis of third parties, in support of AIIB’s financing decisions.
• Lead and design 2-3 impact assessment studies per year for AIIB projects.
• Support Economics Department publications and provide input and review to other AIIB publications.
• Build up the suite of analytical capacity in the Bank, including geospatial and impact assessment tools, together with internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to the network of research.
• Manage the Research and Development Impact team, provide guidance to the work, and support the growth of junior economists.
• Perform any other assignments as required by senior management.

Requirements:

• Advanced university degree, preferably a Ph.D., in economics. Candidate is expected to have a good track record of research, including quantitative work, on development issues.
• Minimum 8-10 years of relevant professional experience. Good knowledge of practices in various international financial institutions will be welcomed.
• Proficiency, experience, and up to date knowledge in the use of various data analytical tools, including geospatial analysis.
• Strong people skills and ability to work with a diverse multi-cultural team.
• Excellent command of oral and written English.
• Candidates with a track record of working in international organizations or international think tanks on similar functions will be preferred.
• Dedicate a space in the application CV for publication list/sample written work. Kindly include the publication link, or online cloud storage link (ex. Google Drive or OneDrive) for unpublished written work.

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.