Principal Investment Officer; Beijing

Principal Investment Officer

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) invites application for Principal Investment Officer in the Public Sector Clients Department, Region 1. The role focuses on origination, structuring, and execution of infrastructure‑related public‑sector transactions in South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Pacific, and Sub‑Saharan Africa.

• Assist in developing and maintaining a robust energy‑sector pipeline in ASEAN economies.
• Serve as the project lead for complex transactions and oversee the full project cycle.
• Support the Director General and managers by reviewing project‑related documents and ensuring robust project design, risk assessment, and overall quality assurance.
• Lead the Bank's engagement in regional energy initiatives, particularly the ASEAN Power Grid (APG), and build deep regional and sector expertise.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with relevant external counter parties, including governments, regulators, utilities, and development partners.
• Drive upstream engagement, and lead the origination, structuring, and execution of complex APG‑related transactions.
• Lead relationship management and pipeline development with key state‑owned enterprises (SOEs) in priority markets.
• Structure tailored financing solutions, and ensure a consistent, coordinated institutional approach to SOE engagement.
• Expand and deepen the Bank's SOE portfolio through proactive business development.
• Collaborate across departments to enhance transaction structuring and deliver innovative financing solutions, including integrated sovereign and non‑sovereign approaches.

• Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in infrastructure investment, project finance, mergers and acquisitions, or advisory/consulting, with a strong focus on the energy sector.
• Master's degree (or equivalent) in finance, economics, engineering, or a related field. Professional certifications (e.g., CFA, ACCA, FRM) will be an advantage.
• In‑depth knowledge of ASEAN energy markets, regulatory frameworks, and regional initiatives, particularly APG.
• Extensive experience engaging with diverse stakeholders, including governments, SOEs, development finance institutions, and private‑sector investors.
• Demonstrated track record of structuring and executing complex public and private financing transactions.
• Strong strategic thinking and origination capabilities, with the ability to independently develop the business pipeline and deliver results.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills as well as interpersonal skills.
• Collaborative and team‑oriented approach.
• Fluency in English required. Fluency in additional languages of the region will be an advantage.

AIIB is committed to diversity, transparency, and inclusion. We proudly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, regardless of nationality, religion, gender, race, disability, or sexual orientation.