Counsel, Private Sector Investment & Treasury Operations

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Counsel - Private Sector Investment & Treasury Operations

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 111 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.

The Counsel – Private Sector Investment & Treasury Operations will be responsible for providing legal and policy advice mainly in relation to AIIB’s finance/treasury matters, in particular, with respect to AIIB’s funding (capital markets), derivatives and repo operations, liquidity management and other finance/treasury responsibilities. This role focuses on safeguarding AIIB’s interests, ensuring compliance with AIIB’s mandate, policies and procedures. The Counsel is also expected to collaborate across functional boundaries as assigned by line managers from time to time.

Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality legal and policy advice to the Finance (Treasury & Controller), Risk Management and other AIIB departments on the substantive areas referred to above.
• Develop and maintain legal document templates to ensure adherence to best practices and applicable law and to define and reflect relevant AIIB standards and policies.
• Coordinate and collaborate with other multilateral development banks (MDBs) and development partners to enhance AIIB’s finance/treasury operations.
• Advise in the structuring of transactions, selecting and managing external legal counsel, drafting and negotiating transaction documents, handling signings and closings and assisting with the legal aspects of transaction monitoring.
• Conduct research, write and present on legal issues and draft and negotiate legal texts.
• Promote innovative approaches, simplify processes and work within AIIB’s internal legal framework.
• Demonstrate good judgment and accountability for work product and advice, contribute to institutional initiatives and advise on the application of policies and procedures.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 - 8 years of relevant post-qualification practice experience, at least part of which was spent preferably at a top-tier international law firm.
• Excellent command of English, including drafting and negotiating legal documents in English.
• Ability to negotiate complex legal documents with a wide variety of counterparties.
• Experience in working collaboratively in a cross-cultural environment.
• Strong analytical skills and excellent legal drafting and legal advisory capabilities.
• Intellectual leadership and strong interpersonal, diplomatic and partnership skills.
• Ability to innovate while mitigating legal risk.
• Superior level of resourcefulness, and ability to work autonomously and under pressure.
• Strong communication skills, including speaking persuasively and presenting ideas clearly.
• An LLM degree or equivalent and qualified to practice law in at least one jurisdiction.

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.

ALL CURRENT VACANCIES

• Closing Date: All opportunities close at 11:59 p.m. (GMT+8) on the dates listed.

** Job Type: Recruitment of staff is conducted through a merit-based competitive selection process. AIIB shall strive to provide employment opportunities open to all suitably qualified applicants, regardless of religion, gender, race, disability, sexual orientation or nationality.

Position

Counsel - Private Sector Investment & Treasury Operations

Minimum 5-8 years of experience

Department/Division

Legal Department

Job Type **

Global Recruitment

Location

Beijing

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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 111 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.

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