(Senior) Investment Operations Solutions Specialist - Climate (basé à Pékin) - Asian Infrastruc[...]

(Senior) Investment Operations Solutions Specialist - Climate at AIIB, based in Beijing, focuses on delivering climate finance to meet commitments aligned with the Paris Agreement. Responsibilities include assessing projects for climate risk, collaborating with specialists for comprehensive solutions, and developing methodologies for climate risk management. The role supports AIIB's mission of sustainable infrastructure financing in Asia, aiming for a minimum of 50% climate finance share by 2025.
(Senior) Investment Operations Solutions Specialist - Climate (basé à Pékin) - Asian Infrastruc[...]

(Senior) Investment Operations Solutions Specialist - Climate The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is a multilateral development bank whose mission is Financing Infrastructure for Tomorrow in Asia and beyond, 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 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 Sectors, Themes, and Finance Solutions Department drives the development of technical excellence and expansion of financing knowledge across sectors and themes to support AIIB's sovereign and non-sovereign investment operations. It performs a forward-looking role in shaping the direction and impact of AIIB investment operations, initiating and carrying out upstream work to support and incubate new initiatives in frontier technologies, public-private partnerships (PPP) advisory, and other productive sectors. The (Senior) Investment Operations Solutions Specialist will be responsible for supporting the delivery by the Investment Operations teams of climate finance to achieve AIIB's climate-related commitments, i.e., achieving at least 50% climate finance share by 2025 and full implementation of aligning all its new financing operations with the goals of the Paris Agreement from July 1, 2023. The position involves activities to: Support the implementation of the Bank's climate commitments at the operation level relating to climate and disaster risk screening, assessment, and management for projects. Assess projects against requirements related to Paris Agreement alignment and climate finance, and conduct internal climate determinations throughout the project cycle. Collaborate with other AIIB specialists, such as policy officers, and environmental and social specialists, to help project teams deliver comprehensive solutions and value-add to Clients. Provide technical inputs on activities related to upstream engagement with members/clients on climate risk and adaptation-related diagnostic work. Provide technical support to ensure that good practice and the latest developments in climate science are reflected in AIIB's climate risk management-related business processes, tools, and knowledge resources. Support the setting up of any climate-related monitoring and reporting provisions as part of overall environmental and social monitoring and reporting. Provide inputs on the further development of internal methodologies, policies, and tools by reflecting operational experience. Establish and manage operational climate databases for climate and other related data. Responsibilities: Support AIIB with the implementation of its Paris Agreement alignment commitment at the operations level along the project cycle. Appraise the climate risks and assist with the development of appropriate response measures as part of the investment projects/programs. Conduct climate determinations for the projects assigned and reflect findings in the Project Documentation. Provide guidance and support to the design of proposed mitigation and adaptation actions in investment operations. Support the Bank-wide capacity-building activities on climate and the broader environmental agenda. Requirements: Master's degree or equivalent in relevant fields; or Bachelor's degree with 5-10 years of specialized experience. Experience in natural hazard or climate impact modeling and research; climate risk assessment; adaptation and disaster risk reduction planning. Competence in statistical analysis and application of climatic data. Competence in generation and use of geospatial information, databases, and tools. Past involvement in projects developing software, digital tools, or databases is an advantage. Relevant professional experience, including international work experience in climate change projects. Excellent project management skills, with the ability to lead initiatives independently. Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills in English. Able to work collaboratively as a constructive team member. Experience with other multilateral development banks is advantageous. AIIB is committed to diversity, transparency, and inclusion. We actively encourage applications from people from both within and outside AIIB members, regardless of nationality, religion, gender, race, disability, or sexual orientation. Join us and help create a prosperous and sustainable Asia while growing your career in a diverse and innovative environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr