Strategy and Policy Officer - Data Analytics (Based in Beijing)

Job Description

AIIB’s Strategy, Policy and Budget (SPB) Department is responsible for: (i) developing and monitoring the implementation of the Bank’s strategic agenda; (ii) 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 (iii) developing and monitoring the Bank’s annual business plan to implement the Bank’s strategies and manage the Bank’s administrative budget to support the implementation of the annual business plan.

The Bank’s first Corporate Strategy (CS), approved at the end of 2020, provides the vision of it’s development to 2030. It is built on a number of strategic choices, including focus on Asia, building partnerships, and mobilizing investments focusing on the project cycle. It sets targets related to climate finance, private sector finance and the financing of crossborder connectivity; and introduces four thematic priorities to which its financing should align. Lastly the Strategy reinforces the Bank’s adherence to three core principles of financial sustainability and sound banking, strong multilateral governance and oversight and high project standards. The CS is implemented through the annual Business Plan and Budget (BPB) which defines annual operational and institutional focus areas.

The AIIB is seeking to recruit a Strategy & Policy Officer - Data Analytics to support the development and implementation of the Corporate Strategy (CS) and annual Business Plan and Budget (BPB) through their analysis and understanding of infrastructure market data and trends.

Support the development and implementation of the CS and BPB:

• Manage large datasets and investigate infrastructure market data to understand changing market dynamics and forecast market trends and their impact on AIIB’s business. Use this analysis to identify and articulate key CS objectives and focus areas, translating these to business and market strategies to support the annual business planning process.
• Conduct both qualitative and quantitative analysis using modern tools to feed in the quarterly operational updates. Develop visualizations and interactive dashboards to provide value-added data insights using software such as Power BI. Summarize key issues and present information in a clear and concise manner. Work across teams and departments effectively to get things done.
• Act as the focal point to coordinate the different work streams including topical working groups and support their work as needed with necessary data and analytics.
• Any other related items as may become needed and identified by the Director General of SPB.

• A minimum of 5-8 years of experience data production, data management, and complex analysis. Specialized in statistical modeling and possess strong technical and quantitative skills to conduct research and analysis individually, with the familiarity of large online databases. Knowledge of financial models and risk management is desirable.
• Proven experience of working in a regional or multi-country context.
• Experience in high level strategic consulting and of working at an international organization would be valued.
• Proven critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Solid understanding of economics, with broad knowledge and familiarity with issues in development finance (knowledge of and experience in the infrastructure sector is an advantage).
• Strong organizational skills and proven track record of results.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills in English.
• A master’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Business Administration, Finance, or other related fields with a strong quantitative and computational background.

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.

Join in AIIB’s mission to promote sustainable infrastructure investments and to improve social and economic outcomes in Asia and beyond.

Previous experience and qualifications will determine the grade and job title at which successful applicants will enter AIIB.

About the Organization

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is a multilateral development bank whose mission is financing the Infrastructure for Tomorrow—infrastructure with sustainability at its core. We began operations in Beijing in January 2016 and have since grown to 109 approved members worldwide. We are capitalized at USD100 billion and rated AAA 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.