Executive Assistant to VP and CRO

Closing on: October 21, 2025 at 11:59pm (China Standard Time)

Duty Station: Shanghai, China

Target Market: Global Recruitment

Position requires relocation to NDB Headquarters in Shanghai, China

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The Executive Assistant will be responsible for assisting the VP&CRO in all areas of work to achieve the corporate, strategic and operational objectives of the Bank. The Executive Assistant will also play a key liaison role with all internal and external stakeholders of the

NDB.The role offers incumbents an excellent opportunity to acquire a holistic understanding of development banking, strategy implementation, risk management, policy making, global challenges such as climate change, sustainability, infrastructure financing, and contribute to multilateral engageme

nts.Key Responsibi

lities
Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to the fol

• lowing:Provide research, analytical, and operational support on all matters as required by the VP&CRO to support the preparation and execution of the strategy and decision making in th
• e Bank.Liaison and maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders of th
• e Bank.Coordinate with all departments and divisions within the Bank as required and facilitate cross-functional collaboration to maximize operational effi
• ciency.Support VP&CRO with preparation of agenda and following up on management decisions with appropriate stakeh
• olders.Contribute to the development of key documents for the VP&a
• mp;CRO.Critically review and prepare comments on the agenda papers of various committees of the Bank/matters put up to the VP&CRO for effective decision
• making.Coordinate across the institution to ensure that core inputs are obtained in a timely manner for decision making by the VP&a
• mp;CRO.Prepare memos, correspondence and reports on behalf of the VP&CRO, including drafting speeches and speaking notes in alignment with the overall strategy and objectives of th
• e Bank.Other duties and responsibilities assigned from time t

o time.Position Requirements and Comp

• etencies:
  Master’s Degree or equivalent in a relevant field from a reputed university. Relevant professional certification/s would be an added
• advantage.A minimum of 9 years of relevant professional experience in multilateral agencies, national governments, commercial banks, other financial institutions or top tier th
• ink tanks.Hands-on experience in one or more areas in the field of policy-making, executive-level advising, interdepartmental coordination and administra
• tive tasksRelevant experience in banking, administrative or diplomatic functions, preferably in a multi-cultural work en
• vironment.Proven experience in working under tight
• timelines.Problem-solving, communication, conflict management and interpersonal skills with high resilience and drive in achieving objectives
• and goals.Desire to challenge the status quo and bring in new ideas, innovation and a
• pproaches.Strong interpersonal, diplomatic, negotiation, team play and organisational s
• kill sets.Ability to juggle multiple priorities, work under pressure and meet
• deadlines.Self-motivated, service-oriented and detail-
• attentive.Exercising discretion and maintaining integrity of sensitive in
• formation.Excellent verbal and written communication skills, in English
• language.Proficiency in any of the other languages of member countries preferred, but not