Budget Associate/Analyst - Strategic Staffing (Based in Beijing, China)

Job Description

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.

AIIB’s Strategy, Policy and Budget (SPB) Department is responsible for

• developing and monitoring the implementation of the Bank’s strategic agenda;
• developing and overseeing compliance with the Bank’s operational policies and procedures for the Bank’s infrastructure investment operations (non-treasury), including environmental, social, procurement and financial management; and
• developing and monitoring the Bank’s Business Plan and Budget to implement the Bank’s Corporate Strategy and manage the Bank’s administrative budget to support the implementation of the business plan and ensure judicious use of resources.

SPB is looking for a Budget Associate/Analyst who will work closely with other members of SPB Budget team in assisting Management to strategically plan and manage AIIB’s budgetary resources to support the implementation of AIIB’s Corporate Strategy and business priorities, with a focus on improving the Bank’s process in strategic resource planning and allocation.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist in the full cycle of budget management, including annual planning, monitoring, reporting, and controlling of the Bank’s administrative and capital budgets, with a focus on strategic staffing plan and implementation monitoring.
• Contribute to strategic staffing/workforce planning efforts by compiling/cleaning/testing data and conducing data analysis, supporting business unit engagements, quantitative modeling and scenario analysis.
• Support benchmarking exercises to compare the Bank’s resource drivers and metrics for staffing and budget with peer institutions, helping identify best practices and opportunities for resource optimization.
• Lead the project management of budget knowledge management and capacity building for business units’ focal points.
• Support the enhancement of business processes and tools (e.g., time-recording systems, data platforms, SAC, S4HANA), including master data management to improve data quality and operational efficiency.
• Assist in responding to ad hoc requests and support engagement with internal stakeholders on budget and resource matters.

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, management, data or relevant fields from a reputable university
• Minimum 2-3 years (for Analyst) or 3-5 years (for Associate) of experience in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), management accounting, or data analytics within the financial services industry, multilateral development banks (MDBs), or global consultancy firms.
• Exceptional analytical skills, demonstrated through a proven ability to manage large datasets
• Experience with ERP systems and analytical tools, with a preference for familiarity with the SAP ecosystem.
• Reasonable understanding of financial and management accounting principles.
• Passionate about international development.
• Enjoy working in a highly motivated team that continuously strives for excellence.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills in English.

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.

About the Organization

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.