As an Investment Specialist, you will lead in the identification, screening, due diligence, structuring, obtaining of approvals, negotiation, implementation and closing of direct debt financing and equity investments and technical assistance programs in food and agribusiness companies across ADB’s developing member countries (DMCs), with a particular focus on the financing of climate adaptation and nature-based solutions.

You will:

• As project leader, lead in identifying, developing, and processing transactions to be considered for ADB private sector direct agribusiness investment, with focus on the financing of climate adaptation and nature-based solutions and blended concessional finance opportunities.
• Nurture active relationships with food and agribusiness companies, financiers, and advisors in the region, including through business development travels.
• Undertake comprehensive financial assessment, including analysis of audited financial statements, financial modeling including sensitivity analysis, credit rating for debt transactions, and valuation for equity transactions.
• Undertake comprehensive due diligence on market, commercial, technical, environmental, social, corporate governance, and integrity issues related to the proposed transactions.
• Structure and negotiate the proposed financial assistance, ensuring proper risk management is applied, and designs relevant technical assistance programs.
• Present the transaction rationale, making recommendations on the proposed transaction terms to ADB’s Management and Board.
• Ensure a prompt financial closing of transactions, with legal documentation reflecting the decisions of ADB’s Management and Board.
• Contribute to the development of policy and strategies for ADB’s developmental goals for the private sector with focus on climate adaptation and nature-based solutions in the agribusiness sector, in consultation with relevant stakeholders.
• Participate in country teams and missions for planning and programming, focusing on private sector development and operations, and identifying investment opportunities.
• Coordinate project-related work and strategy policy matters with other departments, including through collaboration with the Agriculture, Food, Nature, and Rural Development sector office.
• As project team leader, coordinate the work of project team members, including international staff, national staff, and consultants.
• Oversee the performance of reporting staff and consultants, providing clear direction and regular monitoring and feedback on performance.

Qualifications

You will need:

• Master’s degree in business administration or finance or relevant fields; or a university degree in related fields and at least 5 years specialized experience relevant to the position can be considered
• At least 8 years of relevant professional experience in corporate and project lending, investment banking, or private equity leading direct cross-border debt or equity transactions, with exposure to the agribusiness and nature capital sector in Asia
• Excellent financial modeling, equity valuation, corporate and project finance, and other core banking and investment skills.
• International experience working in development in several countries
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for IS4.