JOB DESCRIPTION

Reference Number: 250841

Position Grade: TI1

Department: Treasury Department

Division: Funding Division

Location: Asian Development Bank Headquarters

Date Posted: Friday, October 24, 2025

Closing Date: Monday, November 10, 2025 11:59 p.m. (2359 Manila Time, 0800 GMT)

Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia

Are you ready to make a difference in the future of Asia and be a catalyst for positive change? We are thrilled to offer a unique opportunity to become an important part of the prestigious Asian Development Bank (ADB). At ADB, our mission is simple yet powerful: to alleviate poverty and promote sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region.

Organizational Setting and Reporting Relationship

The position of Treasury Specialist is assigned to the Funding Division (TDFD) within the Treasury Department (TD). You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines and relocation is required. All reasonable relocation expenses will be covered.

You will report to Assistant Treasurer, TDFD and will oversee junior team members.

Your Role

As a Treasury Specialist, you will (i) work with internal and external parties to manage and analyze data related to funding and market opportunities, transactions and operations and benchmarking exercises ; (ii) develop communication-related materials, including talking points, Q&As and holding statements for external use; (iii) coordinate engagement with important partners, including investors and underwriters; (iv) maintain relations with external partners such as credit rating agencies, underwriters, investors, governments and regulators to help achieve the borrowing program goals; and (v) create funding and execution strategy of public offerings and structured private placements and retail-targeted transactions.

You will:

Funding Transactions

• Monitor funding opportunities in different bond markets, including review of private placement proposals, and ensure that cost-efficiencies and strategic goals achievable in those markets are consistent with ADB’s borrowing program.
• Maintain relationships with banks and investors to ensure proactive and comprehensive coverage across several markets and products.
• Create funding and execution strategy for public offerings and structured private placements and retail-targeted transactions.

Liability Management Transactions

• Oversee the monitoring, analysis, and execution of liability management transactions, such as buying back ADB’s bonds that create cost savings for ADB and provide liquidity for ADB’s bonds in the secondary market. Ensure that such transactions are priced and settled.

Knowledge Management and Client Service

• Maintain investor-related communication materials, talking points Q&As roadshows to maintain relationships with important institutional and retail investors by educating and updating them about ADB and its activities, ensuring that presentations are constructive and comprehensive.
• Contribute to regular reports, such as the Treasury Quarterly Report, Borrowing Program papers.
• Analyze data related to funding and market opportunities, transactions and operations and undertake relevant benchmarking exercises.

Staff Management

• Provide leadership and support to reporting staff.
• Oversee the performance of reporting staff, providing clear direction and regular monitoring and feedback on performance
• Ensure the ongoing learning and development of reporting staff

Qualifications

You will need

• A University degree in finance, economics, accounting, or relevant fields; preferably at post-graduate level or its equivalent.
• At least 6 years of relevant professional experience.
• Written and verbal proficiency in English.
• International experience working in several countries.
• Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for TI1.

Benefits

ADB offers a rewarding salary and a comprehensive benefits package. The salary will be based on ADB’s standards and comparator markets, taking into account your qualifications and experience.

• Housing and education allowance (if applicable)
• Expatriate benefits (if applicable)
• Relocation (if applicable)
• Retirement plan
• Medical and health benefits
• Paid leave (including parental)
• Life and other insurance plans
• Staff development

Additional Information

This appointment is open to internal and external applicants.

This is a fixed-term appointment for an initial fixed period of 3 years. At the end of the initial period, this appointment may, at the option of ADB, be extended once for up to 2 years, converted to a regular appointment, or ended on its expiration date. This decision will be made in the overall interest of ADB that: (a) it will require Staff’s particular blend of skills and experience in the foreseeable future; and (b) Staff’s performance is satisfactory and they are suitable for further employment.

About Us

Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines and is composed of 69 members, 50 of which are from the Asia and Pacific region. ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty. ADB combines finance, knowledge, and partnerships to fulfill its expanded vision under our Strategy 2030.

ADB only hires nationals of its 69 members.

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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements